The most famous ski run at Big Sky Resort in Montana is called The Big Couloir, and is described as “roller coaster steep.” ...

Backcountry: Areas outside the boundaries of a ski resort that should only be accessed with avalanche training and equipment.

Some steep glades could qualify as no-fall zones, too. What unifies these runs is a simple sentiment—whatever you do, you ...

was seriously injured in an avalanche in the Zillertal on Saturday. The man was on a steep slope with two colleagues when the accident occurred.

I looked down the steep slope — something I had carefully avoided up to that point — and saw more suspiciously small trees stretching below us. “Avalanche,” said my ski partner ...

It drew crowds in the thousands. It might have been built by a spy. You didn't need any expertise to brave the Thornclilffe ...