In late October, the snow elves—that is to say, employees—of the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG ski area in Switzerland fire up their secret weapon: a 30-ton snow-generating goliath known as Snowmaker. For 20 ...

We all need to tune our skis more, but it's understandably easy to put off, or simply ignore completely. But, while we're all waiting for snow to pile up and chairlifts to start spinning this ...

If the only reason you’re worried about global warming is that it will mean a shorter ski season, you can go ahead and buy that gas-guzzling SUV you’ve been eyeing. A new type of snow machine can ...

Global warming has left many ski resorts in the Alps struggling to maintain their snowy slopes -- and their business. But technology has come to the rescue of Austria's Pitztal Valley, which now ...

A snowcat is running loose at American Dream. A truck-sized snowcat vehicle is being used to move and groom a 2-foot base of snow at Big SNOW, the megamall's indoor snow, ski and snowboard center. In ...

With little snow in the southern half of Wisconsin, this winter has been a heartbreaker so far for the cross-country skiers who thrive in snowy conditions. But thanks to snowmaking equipment most ...

In this next step in The Process, Brigette Williams goes over the benefits and how to use a cardio machine called the ski trainer. You start by adjusting the resistance. Williams says beginners should ...

A cross-country ski-inspired workout is gliding into Flatiron — no snow, goggles or lift ticket required. NRTHRN Strong, the Scandinavian fitness brand that had Sag Harbor locals trading sunscreen for ...

I want you to sit back and imagine something that, at first, may seem rather odd; I want you to imagine a jet ski that features nothing more than a boat hull as a base for all the watery action you ...