The Best Kids’ Snow Gear of 2024-2025 We put the best kids’ snow gear and cold weather clothing to the test. Our top picks include Patagonia, Columbia, and more. Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort and Chelsey Magness December 16, 2024
The Best Skis for Beginners of 2024-2025 Our team tested the best all-mountain skis for beginners including top picks from Elan, Atomic, Rossignol, and more. Written by Morgan Tilton and Justin Park November 13, 2024
The Best Base Layers for Women of 2024-2025 We tested and found the best base layers for women including top picks from Smartwool, Icebreaker, Black Diamond, and more. Written by Morgan Tilton and Julia Spadaro November 12, 2024
The Best Snowboard Jackets of 2024-2025 From a snowboard jacket’s fabric and hood to the pockets, a range of details can make or break a design. Find our best picks for… Written by Morgan Tilton and Eric Phillips November 11, 2024
The Best Ski and Snowboard Racks of 2024-2025 Whether you’re riding solo or bringing along the whole crew, these are the best ski and snowboard racks for your hitch or roof to haul… Written by Eric Phillips October 30, 2024
Quiver of One for Soft Snow: Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition Review The 2024/25 Elan Ripstick Black Edition proved to be a playful, forgiving all-mountain ski for off-piste exploration. Written by Justin Park August 28, 2024
Frost Fighter: Rabbit Defroster Speed Tights Review The women’s Rabbit Defroster Speed Tights are stellar winter running tights that hug your legs and keep you warm. Written by Constance Mahoney June 25, 2024
Fully Stacked and Tougher Than Nails: Norrøna Tamok GORE-TEX Performance Shell Jacket Review The Norrøna Women’s Tamok GORE-TEX Performance Shell Jacket has all the bells and whistles for skiers and snowboarders or other winter play, challenges the nastiest… Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort June 04, 2024
Giro Owen Spherical Helmet Review: A Premium Sleek, Warm Ski Helmet The Giro Owen Spherical is a lightweight ski and snowboard helmet with elite technology to keep your head safe — plus a plush liner. Written by Mattie Schuler May 24, 2024
How Not to Drive in Snow: Pro Tips for Winter Drivers Want to know how to drive in snow? It’s easy — just don’t do these boneheaded things. Instead, plan ahead, slow things down, and don’t… Written by Sean McCoy December 27, 2023
The Most Wholesome Snow Day Throwback: Kayaking in the Snow A father willing to take a whole day, bundle up, strap on a harness and work gloves, and drag a slippery kayak (plus kid) uphill… Written by Mary Murphy December 13, 2023
10 Electric Snow Machines: No Gas, All the Motorized Fun You don’t have to burn gas to have motorized fun this winter. We’ve found 10 electrified machines designed for snowy adventures. Written by Nick Schoeps November 28, 2023
Meet Your King and Queen: 2023 Corbet’s Couloir Freeride Winners Announced! Meet the winners and bask in the glory of the 2023 Kings and Queens of Corbet’s competition. Written by Will Brendza February 15, 2023
Norrøna Lyngen Flex1 Pants Review: Softshell Pants (or Bibs) Built for the Skin Track In the Lyngen pants, Norrøna found the sweet spot between maximum snow protection and breathability for high-output days in the backcountry. Written by Bergen Tjossem 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
Zeal Optics Hangfire Goggle Review: Putting Air Traffic Control Tower Tech Into Ski Goggles The Hangfire from Zeal Optics combines all of Zeal’s best features and technologies in one classic-looking pair of snow goggles. Written by Will Brendza January 18, 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
The Faction Collective Goes to Mt. Hood to Get Sendy in 4K The Faction Collective is at it again. This time, at Mt. Hood, where it built some gigantic booters and spent a few days getting sendy. Written by Will Brendza January 13, 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
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
Kästle TX103 Review: A Great, ‘No-Nonsense’ Ski for Rough Conditions The Kästle TX103 is the brand’s lightweight lineup heavyweight ski — a backcountry tool for low-quality (and all other) conditions. Written by Bergen Tjossem January 10, 2023
Michael C Wirth’s Brush With Death, Skiing Castle Peak Video: ‘Most People Would’ve Died’ Adventures can go sideways in an instant. Like when Michael Wirth skied Castle Peak, then had to hike out in the dark without any food. Written by Will Brendza January 10, 2023
Behold: The Raddest Biffs and Ski Crashes From Matchstick’s ‘Anywhere From Here’ What’s the difference between showing off and trying to show off? When you’re showing off, you stick the landing. No ski crashes. Written by Will Brendza January 09, 2023
Terracea Moonbeam 3L Bib Review: Brand’s First Technical Bibs, Great Skiwear All Around The East Coast brand is trying technical ski apparel. And if the Moonbeam bib is any indication, Terracea will soon have a lot more fans. Written by Mary Murphy January 06, 2023
The Safeback SBX Avalanche Survival System: A New Way to Survive GearJunkie got its hands on the Safeback SBX avalanche survival system to take a close first look at the disruptive new technology. Written by Will Brendza January 06, 2023
Mammut Raises the Backcountry Ski Hype in ‘Make our own rules. No chairlift required.’ Mammut raises some hype for backcountry ski touring, with a short ski video about siblings getting out where there are no lifts and no rules. Written by Will Brendza January 05, 2023
Griffin Post and Michelle Parker Shred the Big Stuff With Points North Heli In a stunning segment from the TGR film ‘Magic Hour,’ Griffin Post and Michelle Parker get a taste of how big Alaska’s mountains really are. Written by Will Brendza January 04, 2023
Arc’teryx Welcomes the Multi-Talented, Big Sender, Chris Benchetler to Its Team Beginning the new year with new talent, Chris Benchetler joins Arc’teryx — and things are about to get colorful. Written by Rebecca Ross January 04, 2023
Remembering McConkey: Over a Decade Later, and the World Still Misses Saucer Boy Shane McConkey left a bigger mark on skiing than any other athlete has to date — this video reflects the icon and his legacy. Written by Will Brendza January 04, 2023
