From learning from the pros to learning to fall, here are the basics. Every winter, after the first snowfall in the mountains, hordes of skiers and snowboarders begin their seasonal migration to their ...

Starting a new hobby or learning a new skill may feel daunting. If you've ever arrived at a ski lodge, noticed people carving up the fresh powder on the mountain, and wondered how you could possibly ...

There is one goal I set every year (OK, to be honest just about every day) that we all should set and we all can do easily. Get a friend into skiing or riding, and do it the right way. The right way ...

Most people who snowboard begin by the age of six. Maybe seven. But 70? I had planned a ski trip to Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood, and resolved to try snowboarding instead. It should be simple, I ...

Imagine it: a newbie is excited to try snowboarding for the first time and heads out for a lesson. But that initial spark fades fast as they struggle, fall, and eventually become discouraged. Most ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Let’s face it: The best skiers in the world all started as soon as they could walk. In your group of ski friends, there’s a good chance the one with the best ...

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We’re heading to Skeetawk, a cozy ski area in Hatcher Pass, Alaska. Granite and Cedar are taking snowboarding lessons, while Forest is learning to ski. Skeetawk features a single-chair lift and ...

The KSHB 41 Sports team wants to hear from you. Send McKenzie your story idea. As Olympic snowboarders launch into the air in pursuit of gold, KSHB 41 sports anchors Mick Shaffer and McKenzie Nelson ...