Those afflicted later in life gain a different appreciation for the sport. I am not one of the lucky ones who skied from the time I could walk. Nope, I grew up on the edge of the Southern California ...

This story originally appeared in the print magazine POWDER 2026 Photo Annual. Copies are still available while supplies last. Click here to get yours. I am not one of the lucky ones who skied from ...

Photograph courtesy of Wisp Resort. A smart layout and tons of beginner terrain make this Deep Creek Lake resort a mecca for novices. Take lessons and hone your ski legs in a sequestered learning ...