Ski poles aren’t the sexiest piece of downhill equipment, especially compared to skis, jackets, and helmets. Most ski poles ...

If you’re wary of the possible crowds you’ll face at the ski slopes but still want to get some nice outdoor adventure in this winter, cross-country, also called Nordic, skiing may be the answer. It’s ...

Is cross-country skiing a good workout? Cross-country skiing involves gliding across relatively flat ground where the skier propels themselves over the top of the snow. It is a cardiovascular type of ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Caroline Hines, 6, of Carrabassett Valley smiles as she tries to get up ...

With the holidays behind us, most of the U.S. is ready for winter to be over. In Michigan, though, there are still three or four months of snow ahead. This is the first in my series of articles about ...

A hundred years of ghosts, shadows and adventures will be challenged by America's leading explorer of the South Pole. Doug Stoup of Truckee has been magnetized to the memory of Ernest Shackleton for ...

Combined with motivation and practice, sport-specific training can ensure that you achieve that personal best. Sports conditioning can help you improve all aspects of your chosen activity. FULL STORY.