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 ...
Visualize being at the summit of a ski resort on a bluebird powder day, surrounded by a glorious panorama filled with snowcapped peaks glistening in the distance. Now imagine you and a few ski buddies ...
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Interested in learning more about snowboarding, cross country or downhill skiing? A new series of videos can help. The Professional Ski Instructors of America, the American Association of Snowboard ...
Another element of advanced skiing is body separation. Those who know what they’re doing on the slopes can break their body into two parts—upper and lower—that move independently. Watch a skilled ...
In each class for the Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) at Fort McCoy, students receive approximately 16 hours of training in skiing - one of the longest lengths of training time allotted for a ...
After three years of coaching camps at ski resorts, Keely Kelleher has trekked way off the groomed and glamorous slopes. In April the Big Sky native led a group of six 13- to 15-year-old girls into ...
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Karen Zobro broke her femur. The Alliance of Skier and Rider Responsibility hosted its third annual Safety Summit via webcast Wednesday night ...
Insider's Jennifer Cunningham and her husband took their toddler skiing in Vermont in February. As skiing novices, they focused on practice hills and stayed safe by visiting on off-peak days. An ...
ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA — On Sunday, Feb. 2, Summit County girls aged 8 to 17 gathered at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area to learn mountain safety and first aid as part of a junior ski patrol program. The ...
IF LESS IS REALLY MORE, it appears that many of the most popular ski resorts haven't heard the news. So busy are they enticing skiers (successfully, in many cases) with over-the-top amenities and ...