"Don't be afraid to fall" is probably the best advice I got during a snowboarding lesson at Willamette Pass Resort. By the time I (finally) nailed a heel stop without ending up on my butt and was ...

Growing up in Iowa, I didn’t have many opportunities to try downhill skiing or snowboarding. (Though I did slide around on small Midwest hills on our yearly high school ski trips, where I saw my ...

Here's the gear you need to go skiing your first time on the slopes when you rent the big stuff (helmet, boots, and skis).

When I first moved to Colorado, I tried skiing and snowboarding for the first time. After attempting the two sports, I realized they have major differences. Stopping on a snowboard was easier, but I ...

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 ...

Now is the time to travel to the slopes for a ski or snowboard lesson. The weather is warmer and the slopes may be less crowded. No matter what someone’s experience level, from a never-ever skier to a ...