Taking up skiing at any age is challenging. But doing it at 57? When I signed up for a two-day intensive course at ski school in Switzerland, friends gasped, "At your age?!" I've always been more ...

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 ...

At Cochran’s Ski Area, the family’s Olympic legacy continues, and the youngest skiers get their starts.

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, ...

Those afflicted later in life gain a different appreciation for the sport. I am not one of the lucky ones who skied from the time I could walk. Nope, I grew up on the edge of the Southern California ...

The sight of one of Britain’s greatest ever skiers bombing over the brow of the hill in a classic racing tuck will remain chiselled into my memory for years to come. “Was that Chemmy Alcott?” asks one ...

There is one goal I set every year (OK, to be honest just about every day) that we all should set and we all can do easily. Get a friend into skiing or riding, and do it the right way. The right way ...

What to know about gear, ski passes, classes and more. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist, focusing on budget-friendly tips and journeys. See more of our coverage in your ...

It’s a beautiful day at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area with blue sky and fresh snow. A group of skiers pause and huddle midway down an intermediate slope, then follow a ski instructor as she makes ...

This story originally appeared in the print magazine POWDER 2026 Photo Annual. Copies are still available while supplies last. Click here to get yours. I am not one of the lucky ones who skied from ...