Snow

Tips for driving in the snow

Mary Fetzer — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:08:00 -0800

The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is to avoid it, if possible. Since that's not always an option, it's important be prepared.

Top 12 ski destinations in the world

Rebecca Waldron — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:30:00 -0800

Winter is upon us! Here are some of the best places to enjoy yourself on the slopes and practice skiing like a pro.

Fun winter sports for the whole family

Jen Klein — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0800

The family that plays together, stays together. From goofing off in the backyard to intense competition, your family is all about togetherness. But does your family bonding time wind down in the winter months? Does the cold diminish your playtime? Don’t let it! Winter sports are for the whole family -- together.

Sledding is a hazardous sport for kids

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:01:00 -0800

Sledding is a popular winter pastime, but it leads to a trip to the emergency room for more than 20,000 kids each year, according to a new study by safety experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Before you bundle up this season, be aware of the sledding risks for kids and ways to sled safely.

Snowboarding: 'Tis the season for winter fitness

Sarah Kelsey — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:48:00 -0800

Hitting the slopes with a snowboard is de rigueur among the celeb set. Everyone’s doing it, from the Jolie-Pitt crew to Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake. And while snowboarding is trendy, it can also do your body a world of good, tightening and toning every muscle group . Here are a few good reasons to conjure your inner snow-bunny and get fit with snowboarding this season.

5 Dreamy winter vacations

Kristin Larson — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:18:00 -0700

Imagine relaxing with a cup of hot chocolate by the glow of a flickering fireplace, skiing down powdery mountains or ice-skating on a sparkling pond. Sound like the perfect storybook winter vacation? It is—and here are five fabulous winter getaways that will live up to your winter vacation dreams.

Snowshoeing for winter exercise

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:49:00 -0800

If winter weather has you begrudgingly working out indoors, opt for getting your heart rate up and muscles pumped while breathing invigorating cool air and trekking along a beautiful snowy trail.