Making those first turns of the season has changed over the years. During my ski patrol days the decision wasn’t in my hands. I had to be there the first weekend day the mountain was open. As patrol ...

Utah’s snow is world-famous, and our gorgeous Rocky Mountains are home to some of the premier skiing locales in the United States. Light, fluffy powder and incredible vistas draw thousands of visitors ...

Confession time: Sometimes when I’m skiing a resort I love I catch a glimpse of the distant mountains and fantasize about skiing them. Then reality steps in, slaps me in the face and says, “Stick with ...

As sales of backcountry ski gear surge to unprecedented levels, providers of avalanche-safety classes in Colorado are scrambling to meet heightened demand. At the same time, experienced backcountry ...