I think I’m up to the task. Basically, you’ll need to think in terms of backcountry use, as groomed-trail gear is only marginally usable when off-trail, while the off-trail stuff is a little clunky ...

We take winter gear seriously here at Outside. When the mercury drops and snow falls, our reviewers get to work, hitting the ...

Long before the days of shredding pow or double backflips, skiing was used as a method of transportation. Dating back to 4000 BCE Norway, skiing was the most efficient way to move across snowy terrain ...

WINDSOR — In the last few days of November, the trees and trails around Notchview, the Nordic ski area off Route 9, were covered in freshly fallen snow, and there was a 14-inch base calling out to ...

Skiers and riders who are looking to gear up for the season can get a deal this weekend while benefiting a local nonprofit.

All you need to cross country ski are boots, skis, and poles. But before you snag the first skinny skis you see, ask yourself what you want out of the experience. Do you want to meander through the ...

The Cross-Country Ski Swap to benefit the Berkshire Trails Bill Koch League and Nordic Ski Club will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at Notchview Reservation, Route 9. Cross-country ...

Concept2, a Vermont-based fitness equipment company, has been recognized on Oprah's Favorite Things list for its SkiErg ...

THE INVESTMENT WAS NEEDED. REPORTER. I LOVE THE, UH, THE PEACE AND QUIET. I CLICK ON MY SKIS. I HEAR THE SQUEAKY SNOW. THIS RESORT PROVIDING THAT PEACE FOR SKIERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. SINCE THE LATE ...

For snow lovers who enjoy traversing longer trails outdoors rather than flying down steep mountains or trying to navigate glades, cross-country skiing is a favorite pastime. While alpine or downhill ...

Cross country skiing may be one of the most versatile winter sports, accessible to everyone from 90-year-olds with wood skis and three-pin bindings to Olympic gold medalists, first timers on fish ...