If you are a beginner skier, you are not alone. This humbled beginner goes back to the basics in this ski story at Cortina d’Ampezzo.

With downhill slopes, cross-country ski trails, an ice-climbing wall and a snow castle play yard, Europe’s largest indoor snow-sports facility has something for everyone.

No matter where you spend your day, you’re sure to find enough snow to be thoroughly entertained at Hintertux.

After learning to cross-country ski in order to get to his Army duty station, Joyner took up snowboarding in the Black Forest.

Ski and snowboard culture in the Alps has a different feel to it than other mountains, and I’d like to walk you through a few points to prepare you for winter Alpine travel.

Winter can be such a drag, no matter where you live. Cold temperatures, rain, snow, and clouds might have you thinking of spending your life savings on a tropical vacation to Greece for a week. Don’t bust out those flip flops and swimming suits just yet.