Vertical Express for Can Do MS, the only national event series that combines skiing and fundraising to empower people with multiple sclerosis (MS), kicks off Feb. 6 with seven ski resort events across the country. This event supports lifestyle empowerment programs for people with MS and their support partners. 

Ski swaps offer a convenient and inexpensive way to fill in your current ski and snowboarding equipment or accessories. It's also a great place to try to sell some items you no longer need or want. 

Skiers and riders look to the fall ski shows to discover improvements ski areas have made during the off-season, talk with equipment manufacturers’ reps, decide on their ski vacation and getaway plans, get deals on swapped or new equipment, and enjoy live entertainment. 

Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4 -7) means one very important thing to skiers and snowboarders: sales. There will be a number of mountain and city ski and sports shops hosting sales on equipment, clothing, and accessories.

Many ski resorts across North America have realized the importance of offering spa services to their guests. It’s the epitome of “me” time for women, men, couples and, increasingly, kids. The reasons: time off from skiing or boarding, a way to work off sore muscles or “just 'cause it's there.”

The RIDGE Mountain Academy kicks off its first semester in Whitefish, Montana. Students combine mountain sports, academics, and life skills in the “gap year” program between high school and college.

Ski Dazzle Los Angeles is gearing up for its 51st annual expo Dec. 4-7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Show producers say it is North America’s Largest Consumer Ski & Snowboard Show and Sale. 

Ski Denton, in Coudersport, Pa., will not be opening for the 2014-15 season. The announcement was made by concessionaires Steve and Laura Haskins.

Ski show enthusiasts have their choice of two SnowJam ski shows this November: San Diego, Nov. 14-16, or Las Vegas, Nov. 29-30. Contests, prizes, and vacation giveaways will be happening throughout the weekend.

The Portland SkiFever & Snowboard Show and the Ski Dazzle-Seattle Ski & Snowboard Show hit the Northwest Nov. 14-16 in their respective cities.

The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo returns Nov. 7-9 to the Colorado Convention Center. Meet resort exhibitors, equipment manufacturers, and get a head start on the season at the ski and snowboard sale.

Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia has expanded its terrain and programs for guests of the upcoming winter season. The area is scheduled to open Nov. 22.

San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento are the sites for the 2014 SnowBomb Ski & Board Festivals. More than 25 resorts and representatives from skiing and boarding manufacturers will be on hand to answer your questions.

Ski swaps can offer a convenient and inexpensive way to fill in your current ski and snowboarding equipment or accessories. It's also a great place to try to sell some items you no longer need or want. They’re not over, either.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort in N.C., offers guests a new intermediate slope named Gunther’s Way this season. The slope features a variety of changing terrain.

Skiers and riders look to the fall Canadian ski shows to discover improvements ski areas have made during the off-season, talk with manufacturers’ reps, decide on their ski vacation and getaway plans, get deals on swapped or new equipment, and enjoy live entertainment. They’re coming up quickly in Toronto, Ottawa, and Calgary.

Whistler Blackcomb has made a $12 million investment in guest experience improvements for this winter. Here are some highlights. Opening Day is Nov. 27, depending on weather.

Skiers and riders look to the fall ski shows to discover improvements ski areas have made during the off-season, talk with equipment manufacturers’ reps, decide on their ski vacation and getaway plans, get deals on swapped or new equipment, and enjoy live entertainment. 

Swaps across the nation begin in early fall. Ski swaps offer a convenient and inexpensive way to fill in your current ski and snowboarding equipment or accessories. It's also a great place to try to sell some items you no longer need or want. 

Labor Day weekend (Aug. 30-Sept. 1) means one very important thing to skiers and snowboarders: sales. There will be a wide number of mountain and cityside ski and sports shops hosting sales on equipment, clothing, and accessories.