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 ...

Many years ago, when I was in college, I took a ski trip to Austria and tried a pair of demo skis from Head, one of the industry’s most respected brands, and a local favorite that’s headquartered in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ski season isn’t just about chasing snow, it’s about showing up strong enough to handle it. Long descents hammer the quads, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These days, the traditional skier skill categories—beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert—can feel highly malleable. What, ...

Ski instructor shows the proper way to ski, telemarking, Arosa 1938.RDB/ullstein bild via Getty Images Breckenridge Ski Area. Skiers riding the chairlift watch the Telemark technique performed ...