Skiing

Last season the ski resorts really felt the pinch of the economy. This year cheap tickets and discounted lodging are easier to come by.

Dec 14, 2009 - Josh Bennett

Learning to ski is difficult for anyone. Children benefit from professional ski instruction in ski school classes, warm clothes, comfortable equipment, and short days.

Dec 10, 2009 - Karen Berger

Head to Maine for skiing and riding this winter and take advantage of lift ticket discounts, reduced prices on lodgings packages, and cheap midweek ski deals.

Dec 9, 2009 - Diane Bair

A properly fitting ski boot is essential to an enjoyable day on the ski slopes. These six tips will help skiers find a high performance, yet comfortable ski boot fit.

Dec 8, 2009 - Sue Melus

To ski France's famous Three Valleys, staying in Brides-les-Bains is a cheaper alternative to resorts like Meribel and Courchevel. And its has Le Grand Spa des Alpes.

Nov 30, 2009 - Gillian Thomas

Whistler Blackcomb is a popular ski destination, though it is also known for being expensive. However, there are a few ways to save on lift tickets.

Nov 26, 2009 - Jennifer Thorimbert

If you're going to invest in a skiing holiday you might as well pick from the best. Alexandra Szydlowska rounds up the top skiing locations in the US and Europe.

Nov 26, 2009 - Alexandra Szydlowska

Le Grand-Bornand, a traditional French village, is ideal for family skiing as it has.plenty of long wide 'blue' runs (many tree-lined) and handy nursery slopes.

Nov 24, 2009 - Gillian Thomas

Families don't have to shy away from a ski vacation because of the expense. These tips can help anyone afford a trip to the slopes.

Nov 18, 2009 - Cynthia Myers

Lift tickets bought at a Lake Tahoe ski resort can approach $90. However, the price can be significantly lowered by pre-purchasing lift tickets before leaving town.

Nov 17, 2009 - John Wu

Backcountry skiing is a blast, and offers the chance to ski exciting terrain; however, the risks are much higher than in the resort.

Nov 17, 2009 - Beren Goguen

Dodge Ridge is a small, but good resort for skiers of all ability levels. With low lift prices and fastest drive time from SF, it's an ideal choice for many families.

Nov 16, 2009 - John Wu

The Sarenne piste provides 16km of skiing. It descends from Pic Blanc at 3,330m to the alpine ski resort of Alpe D'huez in the Ecrin National Park of the French Alps.

Nov 15, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

Heavenly Valley ski resort allows guests to ski and ride in both California and Nevada while enjoying the most scenic views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Nov 13, 2009 - John Wu

Head to Vermont for skiing and riding this winter, and take advantage of lift ticket discounts and reduced prices on lodgings. Learn to ski or ride for free.

Nov 6, 2009 - Diane Bair

Planning to ski this season? Skiers will notice new expansions, upgrades, and enhancements at New Hampshire ski resorts, both on and off the slopes.

Nov 3, 2009 - Pamela Wright

Meribel, one of France's leading ski resorts, is well-placed at the centre of the Three Valleys, the world's biggest linked network of ski lifts.

Nov 3, 2009 - Gillian Thomas

New Hampshire ski mountains are offering a slew of discounts and deals this season. Free ski days, two-for-one lift tickets, and online discounts are plentiful.

Oct 30, 2009 - Pamela Wright

Fitness experts share their best tips on how to get fit for ski season. Pre-season exercise for skiers will make skiing more fun and to help avoid injury on the slopes.

Oct 22, 2009 - Diane Bair

The snow is already falling in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the state's top ski resorts are offering a flurry of money-saving ski discounts.

Oct 22, 2009 - Pamela Wright

Combining spectacular views, an array of snow sports and Victoria's largest lift system, Mt Buller is the ideal ski resort, providing plenty of terrain and entertainment.

Sep 19, 2009 - Roberta Goli

Skiing is one of the best things about winter. Beautiful snow capped mountains, hot chocolates and lots of fun.

Sep 14, 2009 - Roberta Goli

Known as the home of the Winter EXPN X Games, Buttermilk is a gentle mountain, with wide-open trails that are perfect for beginner skiers and families.

Aug 26, 2009 - Sarah Shaw

With 1800 hectares of lift-accessed terrain and two commercial ski fields, Mt. Ruapehu is New Zealand's premier site for skiing and snowboarding.

Jul 22, 2009 - Amy Goldstein

With the rising popularity of terrain parks, halfpipes and rails, skiers and snowboarders are no longer hurling insults across enemy lines.

Jun 17, 2009 - Kim Van Lochem