Sometimes, even proficient powder skiers have trouble when the snow piles up higher than 10-12 inches, or when it is heavier than Vail’s typical champagne fluff.This is partly due to equipment. Those ...

Nordica’s biggest ski, the Unleashed 120, is a purpose-built big-mountain beast–but has a surprisingly friendly side. For good reason, truly massive skis tend to scare off a good portion of skiers.

A perfect powder run can turn unpredictable in seconds. Here’s what really happens on deep snow days in Chamonix, plus key ...