Green circle, blue square, black diamond, and double black diamond—these ski run difficulty levels give skiers a rough idea of what to expect after they disembark the lift. Ski trail ratings ...

Despite skiing's complicated phrases, slang, and descriptors when it comes to snow and gear, the sport uses a rather simple ...

Uninterrupted skiing is the Holy Grail, and some ski resorts—primarily those with considerable acreage and vertical—make the ...

It's usually pretty obvious you've found the park by the jumps, rails, and boxes you'll see scattered throughout the run. Some ski areas also use combinations of these two, such as a blue square ...

A 74-year-old man died during a visit to Stevens Pass, Washington, after falling into the snow on March 13, 2025, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. On the morning of the incident, two ...