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 ...

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Gear Editor Max Ritter: Don’t let anyone tell you that gear doesn’t matter. It absolutely does. However, that doesn’t mean you need to be spending exorbitant amounts of money buying the latest, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Want to learn how to ski this winter? Vermont has one of the best places to do so in the country, according to USA TODAY's 10BEST ...

Learning how to ski or snowboard can be a little intimidating, especially for kids, but one Michigan dad is taking the cold, the snow, and the pressure out of the process. Shredder is an indoor ski ...

Photograph courtesy of Wisp Resort. A smart layout and tons of beginner terrain make this Deep Creek Lake resort a mecca for novices. Take lessons and hone your ski legs in a sequestered learning ...

For many parents the idea of whisking your family off to the mountains one winter and learning to ski is a potent daydream. But it’s also strewn with both potential pitfalls and actual physical falls ...

A longtime skier, orthopedic surgeons, and other downhill ski experts share the essential clothing, outerwear, and other gear ...

Most skiers use poles. These handy spears are key to a successful turn, and make balancing while skiing—and navigating flat areas—much easier. Like any part of the mountainous kit needed to go skiing, ...

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 ...

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