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 hype is about. Leading up the lesson, though, I realized I didn’t really know ...

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After skiing and snowboarding for decades and teaching my kids the winter sports, I have great tips for first-time beginners ...

From bagging one of Europe’s few bargains to what not to pack, get your first family skiing trip off to a flying start with ...

Some people (like me) are born without a great sense of direction, and finding our way around an unfamiliar mountain can be a daunting task. Even those with a good sense of direction can often still ...

Skiing in the backcountry can look a number of different ways. Anything from skiing out a gate at a resort for a quick backcountry lap to a short ski tour for some low-angle pow turns an all-day ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Nobody gives constructive criticism quite like Stéphane Jacquier. “You look like you’re sat on the toilet,” the begoggled ski ...

With more than 200 kilometers of rolling corduroy, a world-famous Nordic festival and designation as an Olympic cross-country ...

Like any kind of photography, ski photography is an art form. There are certain rules of thumb and tips and tricks that might make it a little easier, but at the end of the day, the best way to learn ...

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 ...