The Lake Louise Ski Resort offers runs to suit all standards, including lots of ideal intermediate terrain. There are two other ski areas nearer to Banff (a 45-minute drive away) worth exploring too – ...

Go next level this winter by trying something new. The ski hills in Northern Michigan also happen to deliver some of the best vistas in the state. Whether it’s weaving through stands of birch trees, ...

Vail is unashamedly upmarket and expensive, with a huge number of luxury hotels and a vast array of restaurants serving virtually every type of cuisine. So be aware, prices for lift passes, equipment ...

You can blast the bunny hill, cruise the catwalk, and glide down groomers. Congratulations! You’re ready to graduate from beginner terrain to the steeper and longer slopes at your favorite ski resort.

I grew up skiing on the East Coast. I learned how on a small hill called Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort in Middlefield, Connecticut. College brought me farther north, first to the University of ...