We talked to Brit Barnes, who has turned screws and fixed skis at Big Sky for more than a decade. Recommended, factory recommended, freeride, backcountry—it can be a headache even for shop guys. Where ...

With warm weather finally hitting Washington state, waterways are filling up with boats and other vessels. Whether you’re on the Puget Sound, the Columbia River or another body of water, aquatic ...

From brand-new slope-side hotels to high-tech snowmaking—breaking down the largest resort expansion in modern ski history. Each winter, thousands of fur-draped spectators flock to the Swiss resort ...

Montana may be known as "Big Sky Country," but it might also be appropriate to call the state "Big Ski Country." With more than 3,000 peaks and cold, snowy winters, Montana has a variety of powdery ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS ...

For snow lovers who enjoy traversing longer trails outdoors rather than flying down steep mountains or trying to navigate glades, cross-country skiing is a favorite pastime. While alpine or downhill ...