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The Best All-Mountain Skis for Women of 2025-2026

We tested the best all-mountain skis for women from Atomic, Blizzard, Black Diamond, and more to help you find the best option for your needs…

Written by Berne Broudy and Chris Kassar November 10, 2025

The Best Face Coverings for Skiing & Snowboarding of 2025-2026

We tested the best face coverings for skiing and snowboarding from Turtle Fur, Buff, REI, Smartwool, and more to help you find the best option…

Written by Chris Kassar and Carolyne Whelan November 03, 2025

The Best Ski Socks of 2025-2026

We tested the best ski socks from Smartwool, Darn Tough and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget.

Written by Chris Kassar, Meghan LaHatte and Ryan Kempfer October 31, 2025

Jaw-Dropping Ski Descent Headlines Banff’s 50th Mountain Film and Book Festival

This year’s festival is dominated by female achievements in the mountains, including Christina Lustenberger’s incredible ski descent of the Karakoram’s Great Trango Tower.

Written by Jayme Moye October 29, 2025

The Best Avalanche Beacons of 2025

We tested the best avalanche beacons from Arva, Black Diamond, Mammut, BCA, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and…

Written by Spencer Herford August 18, 2025

The Best Cross-Country Skis of 2025

We tested the best cross-country skis from Atomic, Rossignol, Salomon, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget.

Written by Kylie Collins, Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar August 15, 2025

Now May Be the Best Time to Buy Your Ski & Snowboard Gear: Big Sales Offer Huge Preseason Savings

Winter is right around the corner, and these brands and retailers are offering discounts of up to 65% off great ski and snowboard gear.

Written by Will Brendza August 08, 2025

Budget-Friendly Ski Pack Offers Fast Tool Access: Pingora Vivid 27 Review

The Pingora Vivid 27 is a feature-rich ski pack made with industry-leading sustainable design — and it comes at a very competitive price.

Written by Christian Black March 27, 2025

Sunglasses for Retro Ski Vibes: Vallon Ski Aviators Review

Skiing in sunglasses is a very springtime vibe. Vallon hopes you’ll leave your goggles at home and use these aviators instead.

Written by Sean McCoy March 17, 2025

Brave the Elements in These Burly Bottom Layers: Black Diamond Alpine Pants Review

For remote alpine missions and long days in mixed conditions, the Black Diamond Alpine Pants are a capable contender. With solid weather resistance and essential…

Written by Katie Griffith February 20, 2025

Badass Alpine Shell With Gimmicky App-Pairing Zipper: Artilect M-Formation 3L Review

Artilect packed the M-Formation 3L shell with techy features and materials. I tested it over a full winter of ski touring and even on a…

Written by Will Brendza December 03, 2024

Lightning-Fast Lens Swap: Anon M5 Ski Goggles Review

Anon’s M5 Goggles for skiers and snowboarders boast excellent optics and lightning-fast lens swap technology.

Written by Bergen Tjossem June 21, 2024

Scary Early Ski Season? Arapahoe Basin Opens Sunday With Halloween Costume Contest

Sharpen your edges and wax up those boards — Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is about to kick off the 2023-2024 ski season spooky-style.

Written by Will Brendza October 27, 2023

Cooler Than Skijoring? In New Zealand, Ride a Horse on Your Next Ski Approach

Forget driving into the backcountry. Or skinning in. Instead, rise a horse. This Kiwi-produced short film from Patagonia tells how.

Written by Mary Murphy May 18, 2023

Van Life and Skiing in Japan When the Mercury Plummets

YouTuber Ryan Butterfield endured a record-breaking Japanese storm in his van. Then he and his buds went skiing. Enough said.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 20, 2023

The Soul of Skiing is Alive in Idaho: A Guide to All 19 Idaho Ski Areas

‘The way skiing used to be’ is the way things still are in the Gem State. Looking to visit Idaho? Add one of these ski…

Written by Aaron Theisen March 17, 2023

Athlete Edit: Logan Pehota Rides Some Big, Gnarly Lines

Get hyped for Matchstick Productions’ new ski film with this thrilling edit starring the inimitable Logan Pehota.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 06, 2023

The Art of the Charcuteski: An Informal Guide to Après-Ski Snacking

Spring skiing is fast approaching, and corn is not the only thing on the menu! Learn with us the art of the charcuteski.

Written by Riley Marshall March 01, 2023

Witness Alex Ferreira Becoming the Best Version of Himself

Aspen’s hometown hero and halfpipe Olympian got to the top thanks to a blue-collar work ethic and singular focus.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 22, 2023

Black Crows Orb Freebird Review: Big Ski Energy in a Narrow Little Package

The Orb Freebird was built for technical descents and it’s plenty light for big spring days.

Written by Bergen Tjossem February 20, 2023

Patagonia Storm Shift Jacket Review: Performance, Durability Meet Sustainability ‘Firsts’

After testing the Patagonia Storm Shift Jacket for 2 months, I’m convinced this shell is as good as it gets.

Written by Sean McCoy February 17, 2023

Attention Skiers: New National Guidelines to Regulate Drugs and Alcohol

With new rules for the Skier Responsibility Code, you might want to leave the flask and vape pen at home for your next trip to…

Written by Andrew McLemore February 16, 2023

onX Backcountry Opens Registration for ‘Masterclass’ With Cody Townsend (and It’s Free)

The popular digital mapping company offers a free class and Q&A with one of the best skiers in the business.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 07, 2023

Ingrid Backstrom: Pushing the Matchstick Envelope Since ‘Seven Sunny Days’

Bold, ballsy, and even bruised, check out these Ingrid Backstrom highlights from this 2007 clip that demonstrate her freeskiing brilliance.

Written by Rebecca Ross January 31, 2023

How to Heli-Ski in British Columbia: One Day, 5 Runs, Tens of Thousands of Vertical

British Columbia is renowned for some of the best big-mountain skiing in the world — here’s what I learned on a single-day heli-ski trip there.

Written by Shauna Farnell January 19, 2023

Showa Temres 282-02 Review: A $25 Winter Glove Big Brands Don’t Want You to Know About

Winter activities demand gloves with warmth, waterproofness, and dexterity. Showa did it — again — at a fraction of the cost of all other brands

Written by Bergen Tjossem January 18, 2023

How TGR Pro Skiers Stay Safe on Backcountry Video Shoots: The IPRW

TGR celebrates its annual Safety Week, training the athletes in all the medical and rescue skills they need to stay safe in the backcountry.

Written by Will Brendza January 12, 2023

Pure, Clean Fun on Powder Mountain: Skiers Effortlessly Cruise on Corduroy

No fancy somersaults or high flying in this one, just skiers having a good time on fresh corduroy while rocking out to a surf rock…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 11, 2023

Cody Townsend and Nick McNutt Try Skiing in ‘One of the Worst Places on the Planet’

Cody Townsend and Nick McNutt go to Combatant Couloir in B.C. to ski one of the 50 classic descents. And the conditions aren’t great.

Written by Will Brendza January 11, 2023

Kai Jones, Tim Durtschi, and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa Talk Mentorship and Backcountry Safety

Three of the biggest skiers with TGR discuss avalanche safety as they venture into the backcountry on a tour that gets cut short.

Written by Will Brendza January 11, 2023

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