Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Every winter, after the first snowfall in the mountains, hordes of ...

Soon, the mountain peaks around Los Angeles will turn white. Many will head up to the slopes, where groomed resort trails ...

Most people who snowboard begin by the age of six. Maybe seven. But 70? I had planned a ski trip to Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood, and resolved to try snowboarding instead. It should be simple, I ...

January is Learn to Ski & Ride Month, an annual project of Colorado Ski Country USA in association with the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, Professional Ski Instructors of America, and ...

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 ...

Imagine it: a newbie is excited to try snowboarding for the first time and heads out for a lesson. But that initial spark fades fast as they struggle, fall, and eventually become discouraged. Most ...

A winner of multiple high-profile events, American Maddie Mastro is a world-beater in halfpipes anywhere on the planet. Ready to hit the slopes but not sure where to start? Whether you're strapping ...

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Falling in midair, there's a split-second before impact when you know "it's gonna be bad." You've been told not to brace yourself for the crash, because that's how you break your wrist or collarbone, ...

From learning from the pros to learning to fall, here are the basics. Every winter, after the first snowfall in the mountains, hordes of skiers and snowboarders begin their seasonal migration to their ...