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 ...

Skiing has a reputation for being difficult to approach. It’s expensive, cold, and, to be frank, quite hard. Few other sports require excellent hand-eye (hand-foot?) coordination while taking place in ...

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 ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Learning the basics is the first place to start on skinny skis. More than 40 people interested in ...

I was 14 the first time I went skiing. It was at a well-known (to me) ski resort in southeast Indiana. The hills were small and the snow was man made. I fumbled my way through the day, falling more ...

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 ...

Some people (like me) are born without a great sense of direction, and finding our way around an unfamiliar mountain can be a daunting task. Even those with a good sense of direction can often still ...

Ever since, I’ve spent the rest of my time working in various roles in the ski industry. I truly think skiing is the best sport in the world, and if you’ve been inspired by this year’s Winter Olympics ...

This season, you’ll find several new, exciting amenities at Colorado ski resorts. But these and other perks come at a hefty price – never mind the cost of gas and gear (though you can score some great ...

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 ...