Embrace and chase the chill with these beginner-friendly winter outdoor activities, plus gear to power your adventures.

VIRGINIA MEISSNER SNO-PARK — Out of the tracks, and out of my comfort zone, I skated along the crowded groomed trail, skiing seemingly faster and harder than I ever had before. The differences between ...

Cross-country skiing offers a great workout as well as a chance to explore some of Colorado's gorgeous high country. Credit: Todd Powell The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in ...

That’s skate skiing, practiced by skiers working up a sweat. Classic skiing is advised for beginners: the straight forward movement where the skis stay parallel, rather than spread like a “V.” “It’s ...