Best Destination Ski Resorts for Beginners
Picking the wrong resort can turn a beginner off to skiing or riding forever, but picking the right one can pave the way for a lifelong relationship with the sport.
Recommended Ski Resorts For Each Ability Level
We list our recommended destination ski resorts for beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert, and extreme-level skiers and snowboarders.
Green vs. Blue vs. Black: Understanding Levels of Ski Resort Terrain
We break down the attributes used to rate beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert-level ski trails—and what types of skillsets each rating entails.
A Skier Tries Snowboarding: What the First Day on the Mountain Entails
Even for those who have skied for decades, switching over to the sport of snowboarding is no trivial task. Our writer Steve walks us through his point-of-view experience doing just this.
Skiing or Riding for the First Time: Tips to Ensure a Successful Experience
Planning ahead and having the right equipment on hand will set you up for a successful first day on the slopes—and for continued snowsports enthusiasm.
Snowbasin Set To Get First On-Site Lodging With Ultra-Luxury Club Med Development
A number of lift, trail, and base village upgrades are also in the pipeline.
Is Alta Good for Beginners?
We look at Alta’s Sunnyside area, which hosts the resort’s beginner terrain.