Skiing is a challenging sport to master, especially when you're just starting out. As a lifelong skier, I've seen novices make mistakes that are dangerous for themselves and others. Don't skip a ...

Good news: Skinny skis are for everyone. Unlike alpine skiing that involves expensive lift tickets, pricey gear and mountain-specific geography, cross-country skiing is heaps more accessible. Sure, ...

Skiing as a beginner is exciting, and you’ll need to prepare in advance for your first outing. Part of that preparation is dressing appropriately in the best ski gear. There are several ski essentials ...

Skiing can be intimidating. Between the cold temperatures, the specialized gear and the prospect of sliding down a snowy slope at high speeds, the sport definitely takes some getting used to. But if ...

Gear Editor Max Ritter: Don’t let anyone tell you that gear doesn’t matter. It absolutely does. However, that doesn’t mean you need to be spending exorbitant amounts of money buying the latest, ...

When I first moved to Colorado, I tried skiing and snowboarding for the first time. After attempting the two sports, I realized they have major differences. Stopping on a snowboard was easier, but I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Val d’Isere is one of the best resorts for beginners - Yann ALLEGRE Planning your first ski holiday can be daunting. There is a ...

If you found this article, odds are you’re thinking about getting into skiing. So, first of all, welcome. Sliding down snow is a blast and only gets more fun as you improve. You’re going to have a ...

Skiing as a beginner is exciting, and you’ll need to prepare in advance for your first outing. Part of that preparation is dressing appropriately in the best ski gear. There are several ski essentials ...

But at what point does backcountry skiing turn into mountaineering? Or maybe the question is when should mountaineering start involving skiing? Here's a breakdown of what exactly constitutes ski ...