Ski turns are hard, so why bother? From a practical standpoint, the tight and narrow half circles that bring skiers down the mountain offer control, whether that’s setting the pace or choosing where ...

Learning to layer for backcountry skiing is different for everyone based on where they live, their level of activity, and their personal preferences, but these are the basics that you can tinker with ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Visualize being at the summit of a ski resort on a bluebird powder day, surrounded by a glorious panorama filled with snowcapped peaks glistening in the ...

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Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Karen Zobro broke her femur. The Alliance of Skier and Rider Responsibility hosted its third annual Safety Summit via webcast Wednesday night ...

Insider's Jennifer Cunningham and her husband took their toddler skiing in Vermont in February. As skiing novices, they focused on practice hills and stayed safe by visiting on off-peak days. An ...