The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Nothing kiboshes a ski season like an injury. Unfortunately, on-the-slopes accidents happen: Up to 55 skiers ...

If you’re planning a winter ski trip, you have probably given plenty of thought to the warm clothes, the gear and the lodge. Now it’s time to plan for injury prevention. A common ski injury is a tear ...

Have you heard a skier mention that they need to work on getting their "ski legs"? It's an odd phrase we use to describe the physical shape and strength we require to achieve our goals on skis, but ...

Serious skiers and snowboarders are always dreaming of the slopes, despite only having four of five months of the year to actually enjoy the sport. However, the key to a successful ski season starts ...

Ski season isn’t just about chasing snow, it’s about showing up strong enough to handle it. Long descents hammer the quads, ...

It’s game time. Ski enthusiasts are knocking the dust off their boots in preparation of winter. This excitement ignites the desire for some skiers to aggressively seek specific fitness; last week’s ...

NEW YORK — Hold out your poles and sway your hips side to side. Lift one leg up and try not to lose your balance. There are no steep hills below you or trees to avoid. Instead, you’ve got hand weights ...