Mammoth, Boreal open for skiing

Sierra gets more than a foot of snow

Skating On Top Of The World
California's top three rinks offer views of Half Dome, Shasta and Lake Tahoe.

The Rahlves Identity Meet former Olympian Daron Rahlves and his psychotic new sport, Skiercross.

Ostrander Hut Cozy Yosemite outpost worth the work of getting there on skis.

Peak Times At Shasta Snowshoeing, ice fishing and glimpses of the great white wonder.

Going To The Dogs Tahoe dog-sled tours offer Sierra scenery worth wagging your tail over.

'Hoping For The Best' That mentality is the biggest blunder you can make in snow country.

Schuss Family Robinson How to make a magical mountain getaway happen for your family.

How Green Is Your Slope? Alpine got an "A," Kirkwood got an "F." What's your resort's "eco grade"?

It Takes A Village Family-friendly Northstar shines as the perfect après-ski hangout — s'mores and all.

On The Night Shift Just who are the little elves who groom the slopes while you sleep?

Team Avalanche How the Sierra Avalanche Center scours the slopes for deadly snow.

Plus: Your life is in this 30 year old's hands.

Look Ma, No Chains By train and by bus — a more relaxing winter route to Yosemite.

The Colder, The Bolder
Hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting — it's all good in winter.

Stylish Stay For Skiiers Truckee's Cedar House Sport Hotel is hip yet homey.

A Shared Experience
Near Sugar Bowl, the Sierra Club's Clair Tappaan Lodge is all about community.

Skiing to Sorensen's Cross-country days and cozy-cabin nights in the High Sierra.