After skiing and snowboarding for decades and teaching my kids the winter sports, I have great tips for first-time beginners hitting the slopes.

A customer died following a 'serious accident' at the Asari Ski Resort in Otaru, Japan, on Sunday, Dec. 28, the resort confirmed. The victim was later identified as 5-year-old Hinata Goto, with local media reporting the boy got his arm stuck in an outdoor escalator.

Today, December 29, 2025, marks 12 years since Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion and one of the most iconic athletes of the 21st century, suffered a tragic accident that changed his life forever.

These are the foods and drinks we order after spending a day out on the hill. Summer is rolling, and seasonal depression is setting in. Well, it is for me anyway. In order to soothe my longing for winter, I selfishly asked the POWDER staff to write about ...

Editor Rebecca Misner bombs down black diamonds and indulges in après pleasures to provide a primer on the area.

I love skiing before Christmas at the very start of the ski season in Europe. The contrast between the dank, dark UK and the crisp, fresh air and blue skies of the mountains is a real boost to the spirit. It not only feels wonderful to be on skis again ...

The sport traces its origins to ski patrols and mountain exploration before reaching Olympic podium in Bormio.