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 ...

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 ...

The half cab is one of the most well-known tricks in snowboarding. Basically a switch frontside 180 spin (but don't ever call it that—it's a cab spin), it's a great trick for beginners to learn ...

Imagine it: a newbie is excited to try snowboarding for the first time and heads out for a lesson. But that initial spark ...

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 ...

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, ...

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It’s hard to claim that downhill skiing is remotely inexpensive. Colorado’s Steamboat Ski Area is noteworthy this year because its top price for a one-day lift ticket is “just” $99. In other words, it ...

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 ...