Dreaming of improving your ski skills and venturing into black diamond terrain? You have the right idea. Developing beyond the intermediate plateau is a true thrill that will make the mountain even ...

The truth is that life as an intermediate skier or snowboarder is a glorious one, full of sweeping turns on pleasant ...

Let's face it. Not every ski resort is aptly equipped with trained instructors, varying terrain, and affordable ski lesson packages. Sometimes, a ski resort can be amazing for advanced and expert ...

For Jeff Lifgren, a ski or snowboard lesson starts long before someone sets boots to snow and ends long after the day is done. “The entire day can really make or break the experience,” said Lifgren, ...

Maren (she/they) is a freelance writer and audio producer. She formerly worked as an editor and podcast producer at Outside. She grew up in the national parks of Colorado and Utah, where she learned ...

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is known for its “legendary” terrain, including steep, technical terrain like Pallavicini and the Zuma Cornice, and the rocky chutes on the East Wall and in the Steep Gullies ...

A beginner-friendly guide to learning to ski, choosing where and when to go, what gear to rent or buy, and how to enjoy your ...

Family ski trips are a pretty special thing. The picturesque scenery, the unfettered intergenerational hang-out time—there’s a lot to appreciate. Plus, skiing is fun for all ages, unlike seeing a live ...

It wasn’t my fault. I grew up in the Arizona desert where skiing was something one did behind a boat. Sliding down a slope on a pair of planks was referred to as “snow skiing,” and that was something ...

The Lake Louise Ski Resort offers runs to suit all standards, including lots of ideal intermediate terrain. There are two other ski areas nearer to Banff (a 45-minute drive away) worth exploring too – ...