Before you hit the slopes for a day of skiing, make sure the conditions are good and the trails are open. Use this information to find the status of the biggest skiing areas in the Midwest (as of Feb. 7): Afton Alps, Hastings, Minn.

Rocky Mountains Skiing Snow Report for Feb. 7, 2012

Before you hit the slopes for a day of skiing, make sure the conditions are good and the trails are open. Use this information to find the status of the biggest skiing areas in the Rocky Mountains (as of Feb. 7): Alta Ski Area, Alta, Utah Snow depth: 67" average Trails open:...

Skiing at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota

One of the most popular places to ski in northern Minnesota is Spirit Mountain (located at 9500 Spirit Mountain Place, Duluth). Although it isn't a very big skiing area, its 700-foot vertical drop is steep for the region, and it boasts the largest terrain park in the Midwest.

Southeast U.S. Skiing Snow Report for Feb. 6, 2012

Before you hit the slopes for a day of skiing, make sure the conditions are good and the trails are open. Use this information to find the status of the biggest skiing areas in the southeastern U.S. (as of Feb. 6): Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blowing Rock, N.C.

Skiing: Self-motivation a factor for Meramo

While others have had moderate success West Milford’s Heidi Meramo shines above the rest when it comes to skiing and has made a name for her as one of the best in the state.