From Niseko to Aspen, this breakdown of airfare, lift tickets, and lodging uncovers the best value.

An Australian snowboarder has died on a trip with friends to Japan after her backpack became caught in a ski lift leaving her suspended in midair, according to Japanese police and the lift operator.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japan is renowned for the excellent quality of its snow - Anthony Brown / Alamy Since the 1972 Sapporo Olympics, skiing has been ...

Discover why Niseko is Japan’s most international ski resort. From legendary powder snow to global visitors, explore how ...