Green circle, blue square, black diamond, and double black diamond—these ski run difficulty levels give skiers a rough idea of what to expect after they disembark the lift. Ski trail ratings ...

Despite skiing's complicated phrases, slang, and descriptors when it comes to snow and gear, the sport uses a rather simple ...

Luckily, ski resorts tend to put a lot of time and thought into their trail maps to help skiers get around and stick to trails within their ability. If you're new to skiing, ski area trail maps can ...

Uninterrupted skiing is the Holy Grail, and some ski resorts—primarily those with considerable acreage and vertical ... take Upper Timberline for the easiest way down. Tote Road, which starts as a ...