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Jake Hutchinson's original "6-Week Ski Prep" workout is a doozie, so get started now and you'll be in the best shape of your ski career by the time you click into your boots.

In this article we discuss altitude sickness. We look at the facts and symptoms and talk about remedies and cures so you can enjoy your next mountain trip.

You know you should go to the gym and get prepped for ski season. But it's hard to motivate. Guess what? Jake Hutchinson has you covered with this 5-part at-home, no-gear workout series. Get started now.

Like golf, skiing is one of those sports that is difficult to get good at if you learn it later in life. But, there are some easy things you can do every day that will improve your skiing. Here is our list.

Ok, so maybe the snow is gone for all but the most die-hard. But there are plenty of enjoyable ways to stay in shape through the summer so that you are ready when the snow flies.

Rehabbing after a ski injury? This article focuses on injuries to joints (like an ACL tear), with a little mention about fractures and muscle injuries. It's a long read, but if you're coming back from an injury, it's worth the time.

There is a frenzy to skiing powder, a hunger strong enough to make skiers ditch their partners, their children, their jobs to … do what, exactly? Float through fluff and try to avoid trees? Have you ever wondered why skiing powder is so much fun? Kim Beekman dives in to find out why.

One surefire way to set yourself up for better performance and durability on the slopes this ski season is by focusing on your squats.

Here is a look at how various summer activities not only keep us in shape, but actually prepare us for the ski season ahead.

Here it is, Jake Hutchinson's (practically) world-famous "prep for the ski season" workout. Jake has edited his original gym workout for the home-fitness-enthusiast, but it is just as dynamic as the original.

Here are all the best apres ski stretches to help you be the best skier possible, from spinning on a bike to using the roller ball and scheduling a massage.

Performing your best on the slopes is a combination of having the proper gear, being in good shape and taking care of your body. Here's how massage can help.

Safely transition from ski season to summer activities. How do we best prepare our bodies for the changes from winter to summer? We take a look.

Is Ibuprofen your best bet for injury and inflammation recovery? Dr. Alan Safdi breaks down other alternatives for when you have aches and pains, as well as discusses strategic ways to use NSAIDs when the time comes.

There are some things you can do both on and off the hill to keep your body performing at a high level for an injury-free season.

With ski season just around the corner, here are some guidelines and workouts to get you ready for a long and healthy winter.