The most famous ski run at Big Sky Resort in Montana is called The Big Couloir, and is described as “roller coaster steep.” ...

Backcountry: Areas outside the boundaries of a ski resort that should only be accessed with avalanche training and equipment.

according to Ski.com. The Inertia said it is “one of the gnarliest inbounds runs you’re going to find,” and described it as “roller coaster steep.” Needless to say, wipeouts can be nasty.

Some steep glades could qualify as no-fall zones, too. What unifies these runs is a simple sentiment—whatever you do, you ...

However, conquering these hills is no easy feat, even in Jane Austen's time, Lansdown was considered quite the trek. While ...

Ski bum (see also: skid): Someone who ekes out ... Train tracks: The small grooves left in a groomed run by carving skiers. Transition: A steep slope that reduces the impact after a skier does ...

In skiers' parlance, uphill skiing is another term for ski touring. Oftentimes, the phrase is used by ski areas to denote ski ...

was seriously injured in an avalanche in the Zillertal on Saturday. The man was on a steep slope with two colleagues when the accident occurred.

It drew crowds in the thousands. It might have been built by a spy. You didn't need any expertise to brave the Thornclilffe Ski Jump, just bravery to get launched ...