Even if your typical cold-weather routine involves avoiding the outdoors at all costs, there’s no denying that winter takes on a picturesque vibe on a ski trip. Think hot tubs, après ski drinks, and ...

Ski instructor Mike Nesheim has learned at least one thing in 20 years at Great Bear ski area in South Dakota: Friends don't let friends teach friends how to ski or snowboard. "If you take a lesson ...

Ski resorts come in all shapes and sizes, each offering unique terrain and atmosphere. Here, Lake Tahoe shows off its views. If you’re thinking about learning to ski this winter, or if you’ve already ...

A longtime skier, orthopedic surgeons, and other downhill ski experts share the essential clothing, outerwear, and other gear for beginners. They also have tips on how to stay safe and avoid injury on ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Skiing is a gear-intensive sport. Not only do you need lots of stuff, you also need the right stuff. Making sure you have items ...

There is one goal I set every year (OK, to be honest just about every day) that we all should set and we all can do easily. Get a friend into skiing or riding, and do it the right way. The right way ...

Having skied only once in my life-almost 30 years ago, and rather clumsily-in the Midwest, skiing in Colorado felt like a big step up, and I was intimidated. However, decades after that first ski ...

Kellan Hirschler is standing in a large room in San Francisco — learning how to snowboard. Hirschler, a 30-year-old nurse who lives in the Castro District, is a student at Adventurous Sports, an ...