The trails are calling! Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake is hosting free beginner ski lessons. Ski lessons are every Saturday and limited to the first 25 people who register the same day ...

Trying something new can always be a bit scary, especially when that something new involves strapping boards to your feet and propelling yourself across the ice and snow. On this week’s episode of ...

Skiing is an intimidating sport. It’s got a ton of barriers to entry (cost, time, sheer amount of gear), the people who are good at it are really good at it, and a bad day downhill skiing can result ...

Good news: Skinny skis are for everyone. Unlike alpine skiing that involves expensive lift tickets, pricey gear and mountain-specific geography, cross-country skiing is heaps more accessible. Sure, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Val d’Isere is one of the best resorts for beginners - Yann ALLEGRE Planning your first ski holiday can be daunting. There is a ...

After plunking down thousands of dollars for a condo and airfare to some faraway mountains, does anyone really want to spend hundreds more on ski lessons? That depends on whether you want to be a ...

No matter when you started, the first time on skis or a snowboard was probably a little daunting. New gear, new motions, contending with the freezing cold — add to that an instructor yelling something ...

If it's your first time skiing, choosing the right mountain can make or break your experience. The problem is, you might be unsure where to start or what factors to even consider. Of course, it's ...