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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.