For ski tourers, avalanche safety is paramount. Participants in this discipline—at least those who know what they’re doing—only enter the backcountry when they’re equipped with the right equipment.

Watch live coverage of the Women’s Giant Slalom at the Alpine World Ski Championships taking place in Saalbach, Austria.

Choosing between skiing and snowboarding is tough, but one snow sport tends to be more beginner-friendly.

For the past 20-plus years, the Ski Sheriff has posted tips about using the proper equipment for downhill and cross-country ...