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Recent articles and tips, including how to snag tickets for the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy

Winter 2006

Ski Condos for Slackers
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.

Shut Up and Ski
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

Crash Course: Turin Olympics 101
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

Aspen for Amateurs
How to ski, sleep and eat with the moguls

Top 10 U.S. Ice-skating Rinks
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

Backcountry Skiing
Peacefully remote settings, sensational vistas, hardy adventure, and few of the costs associated with the standard ski resort scene

Ski Rental Tips
Skiing is considered a rich man's sport, but does it have to be?

Kids Ski Free
Money-saving offers for kids and families

In Search of the Perfect Ski Village
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