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 ...

But I just recently took my first-ever ski lesson at Big Sky Resort during a visit to Montana and can say: I see what the ...

A beginner-friendly guide to learning to ski, choosing where and when to go, what gear to rent or buy, and how to enjoy your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...