Winter
Ski, snowboard, ice climb, snowshoeing… and anything else on ice and snow.
Not So Epic: Arapahoe Basin Breaks Up With Vail Resorts
Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort will no longer be part of Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass for the 2019-2020 season.
Never Summer Lady West Snowboard Review: Women Who Rip, Take Note
The top-selling Never Summer snowboard shape for men is now available for women. We ripped around Copper Mountain in Colorado for this first look review of the Lady West.
I Skied With an Exoskeleton: ROAM Elevate First Look
The ROAM Elevate is a robotic exoskeleton for skiing. I was one of the first people outside the brand to try it.
3D Print This Remote-Controlled Snowblower
The remote-controlled 2X Spyker KAT costs hundreds less than a traditional snowblower, is customizable, and looks REALLY badass.
Arc’teryx Academy: Backcountry Classes From Pro Guides, Athletes
Arc’teryx hosts three academies every year: backcountry ski touring, rock climbing, and alpine adventures. I attended the Backcountry Academy in Wyoming last week to learn how Arc’teryx educates and entertains thousands of people each year.
Watch Cody Townsend Descend Narrow Couloir on Snow Blades
Cody Townsend and his crew take a new spin on a popular descent in Nevada — Terminal Cancer. They drop in the narrow chute on snow blades, a monoski, and one man does it fully nude!
Breaking Down Kilian Jornet’s 24-Hour Uphill Record Gear
Last week, Kilian Jornet did what he does best, crushing the 24-hour record for vertical gain. This is the kit he used to do it.
Editor’s Pick: My Favorite Winter Gloves Are 50% Off Right Now
Cold hands suck. So do bulky gloves that turn your fingers into useless pegs. Enter Mountain Standard — maker of the warmest, comfiest gloves I’ve ever owned.
ISPO Gold: 2019 Snowsports Winners
What are the greatest products in all the (European) land? ISPO, held yearly in Munich, is the largest outdoor industry show in the world. These are the ISPO Gold snowsports winners for 2019.
Sweet Protection Jumps Head-First Into Snow Goggles
The brand Sweet Protection, known for snow sports and whitewater helmets, launched goggles for 2019.
REI Winter Clearance: The Gear That’s Too Good to Miss
Winter isn’t over just yet. But the burn from purchasing full-price gear can be. Today, one epic midseason sale blows in: REI Winter Clearance.
Custom Skis Rising: 4 Booming Brands of Boutique Skis
By definition, custom ski brands will never be the next big thing. But handmade and boutique ski shops provide a personalized experience and aesthetic that more and more skiers want.
Phantom Lens: 3 Optical Issues Bollé Solved in a Ski Goggle
Longstanding brand Bollé is bringing Phantom — its most powerful light-adaptive technology — to 17 ski goggle models this season.
‘The Art Of The Turn’: Watch a Ski Racer Fly
Victor Muffat-Jeandet is an Olympic medalist and one of the fastest and most powerful skiers in the world. This slow-motion carving and skiing video captures what he does best.
Gear for the Elements: What to Take on a Winter Hike
Want to get out in weather that keeps most people cocooned in their beds? Here’s how to stay warm and prepare to spend the day hiking in a winter wonderland.
Macro Puff Review: Patagonia’s Famous Puffy Gets Puffier
Patagonia: ‘This is the lightest, most packable high-insulation piece we’ve ever made.’
Watch Travis Rice’s Winning Line From the Freeride World Tour
Watch Travis Rice spin a 720 and stomp a backflip on this winning run from the Freeride World Tour in Japan.
What’s in Your Puffy: ‘Track My Down’ Is a Feather Trove of Information
Fill power, country of origin, sustainability certifications — even the species a feather came from — ALLIED Feather & Down’s tracker offers a wealth of info.