This Friday, at more than 250 ski areas across the nation, first-time skiers can have a free lesson, use of equipment and skiing.

With another couple who were also first-time skiers.

At many mountains, first-time skiers qualify for free or discounted group lessons and rental skis, poles and boots.

I am a first-time skier after all.

A magic carpet is also available for first-time skiers, as well as a tubing hill.

The most basic form of stemming is the snowplough turn taught to first-time skiers.

On Fridays, a first-time skier can get a lift ticket to the beginners area, rental equipment and an all-day lesson for $15.

Opening our complete guide to the ski season, Peter Hardy selects the best breaks for first-time skiers and families.

Within hours, a first-time skier can move quickly and confidently.

Killington has a teaching area for first-time skiers, the "Accelerated Learning Area".