Reading and understanding a snow forecast or report is one of the best ways to prepare for a day of skiing. Snow reports can help you decide what skis to use, what layers to wear, what goggle lenses ...

View post: Police Looking for Snowboarder Who Hit 8-Year-Old Skier at Winter Park Some people (like me) are born without a great sense of direction, and finding our way around an unfamiliar mountain ...

Just make sure you know how to use a compass and read a map. 2. Temper your ambition In winter, the days are shorter, rucksacks are heavier and the conditions underfoot can be exhausting. It's wise to ...