One of life's lessons is that you probably shouldn't try to teach your spouse or child an active sport. It produces impatience, frustration and not infrequently, tears and arguments. Leave it to the ...

We wanted to introduce our 4-year-old to skiing last winter, and my friend Big Paul said: “Take him to Northstar, drop him off at the ski school.” Which was probably sound advice. The problem was, I ...

Whether you’re an adult or a kid, these resorts are ready to meet you where you are. Let’s face it. Not every ski resort is sufficiently equipped with trained instructors, varying terrain and ...

For most of my life, the closest my family came to skiing or snowboarding was sledding down a steep hill at a local park. There were no weekend trips to Bogus Basin, and most of our family friends — ...

Head to the mountains, strap on some skis and get going. If you don't know how to ski, these tips will get you started. Get the right equipment. There's more to getting the proper ski equipment than ...

The trails are calling! Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake is hosting free beginner ski lessons. Ski lessons are every Saturday and limited to the first 25 people who register the same day ...

Now that you've learned about the basic equipment required for cross-country skiing (Jan. 18 column), it's time to move.

Got 1 kid begging to try a ski resort and 1 kid scared of the big hill? Good. That’s... The post Family-Friendly Ski Resorts Near Minneapolis: 10 Affordable Options With Lessons appeared first on ...