Downhill skiing is a blast, but if you're not in the mood to race against frigid winds or deal with crazy crowded lift lines, try cross-country skiing this Winter. It may not be speedy, but cross-country skiing will tone your upper and lower body, give you a great cardio workout, and burn almost 500 calories in one hour! Like snowshoeing, cross-country is more social than downhill skiing since Read more

Just like any other strenuous activity, be sure to warm up before hitting real challenging runs on the slopes. Start with a few easy runs to get your muscles warmed up, and then hit the harder slopes. I know you're anxious to race down the mountain and tackle those black diamonds and moguls, but this way you'll be less likely to get injured when you do. Source Read more

I love to get out on the slopes for a run down the powder and wind in my hair. What I don't love? The cost of doing so. A weekend of skiing or snowboarding can cost more than most of us are willing to pay, so most of us opt out regularly. Liftopia, a new online marketplace where you’ll find discount lift tickets to top alpine resorts across the country, has come to the rescue. Here you can Read more

Looking for some programs to jump start the snow sports season? Skilikeawoman.com is an on-line directory of ski, snowboard and snowshoe lessons and programs for women at over 250 resorts around the world. Snow sports' instruction used to be the same for men and women, but new theories of learning have found that women and men learn differently. Well I could have told you that after my first Read more

Snow sports season is officially here as many mountains finally received a bit of snow. I have been gearing up mentally and physically for skiing and snowboarding, but I also have been looking to gear up fashionably too. I love these Lole Alex Ski Pants ($180) because they are functional just as much as fashionable on the slopes. These snow pants allow for maximum movement for when you're Read more