It Has To Be Shasta Backcountry snowboarders, telemark skiers and randonnee skiers enjoy Glissfest celebration.

Ski Season So-So
Heavy snow came too late for resorts that already closed, and for others the season was still average, at best.

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Go Skijoring! Strap on some skis and harness some dogs, and travel Norwegian style.

Get a Lift With a Season Pass -- Major deals abound as resorts compete for business.

That's CALSTAR -- When a nurse you've never met before suddenly jumps out of a helicopter and saves your life ...

Preparing For Snowy Sierra -- Make sure your ski trip isn't ruined before it starts.

The Village Choice -- Kirkwood Village is the place for one-stop recreation, says The Chron's Tom Stienstra.

Get High on Twintips The short, wide stunt skis are the new choice for big air, reverse take-offs and landings, and spins in halfpipes and terrain parks.

Zero to 11,000 mph in No Time -- A first-timer's snowboarding lesson goes downhill all too quickly.

Alpine Reinvents Itself -- The ski resort's "Sick & Twisted" extreme ski and snowboard series is drawing pro and amateur competitors, spectators.

An Upscale Donner -- The recent opening of the Ice Lakes Lodge has been hailed as a smart and sparkling snow-country inn where one was needed most.

It's a 'Shoe In -- No long lift lines, slopeside jostling, crowded cafeterias or parking lot traffic jams. It's no wonder that snowshoeing has become one of the fastest growing outdoor recreation activities.