Skiing is challenging enough without throwing extra obstacles into the mix. Turn a beautifully groomed run into choppy waves of hard-packed bumps, and you'll have to change your technique entirely. If ...

Ski turns are hard, so why bother? From a practical standpoint, the tight and narrow half circles that bring skiers down the mountain offer control, whether that’s setting the pace or choosing where ...

Michael Rogan is SKI Magazine’s Director of Instruction, head coach of the PSIA demo team, and a Special Project Coach for the U.S. Ski Team. In other words, he’s the guy who teaches Olympians how to ...

I'm a UK-based writer who covers outdoor gear and consumer tech. With eye-watering lift pass costs and endless queues at even the smallest resorts, it's easy to appreciate the allure of backcountry ...

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 ...

Bluebird skies, spring-like temperatures and a few inches of snow from Monday night’s storm helped Snowmass skiers and snowboarders cruise into the season Wednesday for opening day. Low snowfall and ...

When it comes to skiing, it’s important to come prepared for more than just the snow. Conditions out on mountain slopes change quickly, so you need to dress accordingly. While a solid set of ski poles ...