The truth is that life as an intermediate skier or snowboarder is a glorious one, full of sweeping turns on pleasant gradients and a sense of feeling in control of your own on-piste destiny in the ...

You can blast the bunny hill, cruise the catwalk, and glide down groomers. Congratulations! You're ready to graduate from beginner terrain to the steeper and longer slopes at your favorite ski resort.

Dreaming of improving your ski skills and venturing into black diamond terrain? You have the right idea. Developing beyond the intermediate plateau is a true thrill that will make the mountain even ...

It’s silent. There’s an extraordinary sense of open space, and looking around, you see nothing but snow-covered mountains for miles. You’re 12,000 feet high, standing on one of the tallest, most ...

Are you clipping in correctly?It might seem obvious, but for safety and performance ski boots need to be fitted carefully. Don’t rush when putting them on and never underestimate the importance of ...

Bill Currier, the man who taught me how to turn and stop on skis, also happened to be the person who built what I have been told was the first ski tow in Massachusetts. I still find it amazing that I ...

Whether it's cruising Colorado's Rockies or the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico, these resorts come Reddit-recommended for beginner skiers.

Dave Watts and Chris Gill, authors of 'Where to Ski and Snowboard 2011', pick the world's 10 best-value resorts where you won't have to compromise on the quality of the skiing. By Dave Watts and Chris ...

Colorado ski resorts: An updated guide to the basics, mountain stats ...

Skiing is a gear-intensive sport. Not only do you need lots of stuff, you also need the right stuff. Making sure you have items suited for you—warm gloves, a jacket that’ll stay dry, goggles that ...