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 ...

Cross country skiing may be one of the most versatile winter sports, accessible to everyone from 90-year-olds with wood skis and three-pin bindings to Olympic gold medalists, first timers on fish ...

What to know about gear, ski passes, classes and more. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist, focusing on budget-friendly tips and journeys. For novices, downhill skiing can ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Let’s face it: The best skiers in the world all started as soon as they could walk. In your group of ski friends, there’s a good chance the one with the best ...

Ski resorts come in all shapes and sizes, each offering unique terrain and atmosphere. Here, Lake Tahoe shows off its views. If you’re thinking about learning to ski this winter, or if you’ve already ...

Most skiers use poles. These handy spears are key to a successful turn, and make balancing while skiing—and navigating flat areas—much easier. Like any part of the mountainous kit needed to go skiing, ...

For many parents the idea of whisking your family off to the mountains one winter and learning to ski is a potent daydream. But it’s also strewn with both potential pitfalls and actual physical falls ...