Skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry have their challenges, but for many fans, the benefits outweigh the risks.

This is a biweekly column about all things skiing and snowboarding in New England. A push to remind skiers and snowboards to show fellow athletes a little courtesy, give them a little space and to be ...

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Under a blazing sun, dozens of skiers and snowboarders last week whizzed down a hill just north of the Illinois state line. Despite the blinding white of the slopes, most trails on ...

MILAN(AP) — A record 13 backcountry skiers, climbers and hikers have died in the Italian mountains over the last week, rescuers said Monday, including 10 in avalanches triggered by an exceptionally ...

Both skiers are to be in good health, according to Italy’s national fire and rescue service Two American skiers were rescued from a mountain in Italy near one of the venues for the Winter Olympics, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Avalanches on Saturday killed three people skiing off-piste in the mountains of Trentino Alto Adige and ...