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Skiing, Snowboarding, and Winter News
Recent articles and tips, including how to snag tickets for the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy
Winter 2006
Ski Condos for Slackers
Shut Up and Ski
Crash Course: Turin Olympics 101
Aspen for Amateurs
Top 10 U.S. Ice-skating Rinks
Backcountry Skiing
Ski Rental Tips
Kids Ski Free
In Search of the Perfect Ski Village
Rather than let units go unfilled in their prime season, ski-condo owners post discounted prices online to entice spontaneous folks (and procrastinators) to book at the last minute. Get the details.
The latest ski resort trends--ritzy spas, slopeside boutiques--have nothing to do with why you head to the mountains in the first place. At our top 10 old-school ski resorts, lift tickets max out at $52
How to snag tickets for the February 2006 Games in Italy and find a place to stay, plus cultural goings-on, daytrips further afield, and plenty of resources for schedules, contacts, and maps
How to ski, sleep and eat with the moguls
Our favorites nationwide, where you can skate in the shadow of palm trees, Yosemite's Half Dome, or skyscrapers; inside an historic train shed or light-filled galleria, and more
Peacefully remote settings, sensational vistas, hardy adventure, and few of the costs associated with the standard ski resort scene
Skiing is considered a rich man's sport, but does it have to be?
Money-saving offers for kids and families
We're spotlighting three of these storybook ski villages, in Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. Each is authentic to its roots, more affordable than people imagine, and perfect in its own way