Powder days loom large in the lore of ski culture, so much so that savvy employers have started offering paid time off for employees to shred the slopes. But with lift lines lengthening and headline ...

Wearing the right layers for being active in cold weather is the only way to ensure you’ll stay comfortable and warm enough without overheating. The basic formula involves a base layer, a mid-layer, ...

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 ...

Italy is famous for its history, landscapes and cuisine, but it is also one of Europe’s most welcoming destinations for ...

Picture this: You’re on a chairlift at your favorite ski resort as it whisks you up toward the top of the mountain. But just before you reach the summit, your eyes spot a skier moving uphill amid all ...

To provide some pointers for beginners, we turned to Sue Holloway, the Ottawa woman who competed for Canada in four Olympic ...

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 ...