Another element of advanced skiing is body separation. Those who know what they’re doing on the slopes can break their body ...

Back in my instructor days, I’d hear a lot of angst from skiers of most levels. Almost always, the concern was about wanting to reach expert skier level. Not that this isn’t a worthy goal; I’m one for ...

The original La Rosière resort (now known as La Rosière Centre) was developed in the 1960s and 70s at the start of the road to the Petit St Bernard pass to Italy, which is closed in winter. More ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Given certain conditions, avalanches are a risk on snow-covered mountains. Mike Reitzell, president of the Petaluma-based organization Ski California, said Wednesday was a tough day. ...

True all-mountain skis are intended to be used in roughly equal amounts on and off piste (able to carve on hardpack, but also skiable in deep powder). In practice many have a bias towards one or the ...

You will feel like a kid again hiking snowy trails in the Ogden Valley such as Waterfall Canyon Trail. (Robin Soslow) My ski-maven friends want to push the edges on steep groomed runs and backcountry ...

Vail is unashamedly upmarket and expensive, with a huge number of luxury hotels and a vast array of restaurants serving virtually every type of cuisine. So be aware, prices for lift passes, equipment ...

Over the last few years, ski areas throughout the United States have been getting major upgrades. The ski resorts have been taking things to the next level with new investments, and the upcoming ski ...