Watch: ‘First Ever Zeppelin Ski Drop’
In perhaps the most ‘Mission: Impossible’ ski drop ever, three athletes rappel out of a floating zeppelin to the top of the mountain.
‘Silverton Whiteout’ -7-Degree Fat Bike Race: It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Humidity
The Silverton Whiteout is a 10-hour fat bike race held in the snowy mountain town of Silverton in southern Colorado. Our contributor threw a leg over a Specialized Comp Carbon Fatboy to put the fat bike — and himself — to the test.
All-Time Epic CAIC Avalanche Warnings Are Astounding Reading
I’ve read the CAIC’s avalanche forecast pages for years. Never has it been such a harrowing story of danger in the backcountry!
Far Out: Copper Will Lift-Serve Tucker Mountain Chutes Next Season
The rumors are true. Copper Mountain will install a lift to make skiing in the far reaches of the resort more accessible next winter.
Smith 4D MAG Goggles Review: Folded Lens Offers 25% More Vision
Smith’s folded lens lets you see more of the mountain — no question. But it comes with a cost. We reviewed the Smith 4D MAG Goggles for 2 months in this review.
Watch: Dashcam Shows Cars Blasted by I-70 Avalanche
An avalanche struck a section of I-70 in Colorado this past weekend. The first-person footage is terrifying.
Awayco Launches Mountain Sport Gear: Premium Rentals Curated for You
Take the hassle out of packing and ‘womp womp’ out of rental gear.
The Ultimate Sport! Ski Mountaineering Meets Bikepacking Video
‘Our mission: Bikepacking across the Alps and skiing some beautiful mountains along the way — no motor allowed.’
10 Barrel ‘Beercat’ Is Ultimate Mobile Mountain Pub
One snowcat, three taps, and a former pro snowboarder turned DIY enthusiast equals one heck of an aprés concept.
Winter Camping Can Suck — Or It Can Be Epic: Watch
‘Winter camping has the potential to be the worst experience of your life.’ Or the best! Watch this homage to camping in the coldest season of the year.
Ride for Equity: Julbo Goggle Supports Women Crushers
Renowned athlete/activist Caroline Gleich launches goggles to promote mountain exploration and equal opportunity for women — from the outdoors to the office.
Ski Photography: How to Carry a Camera While Skiing or Snowboarding
Skiing and snowboarding are eye-catching activities for photography. But it’s tricky to carry an expensive camera with you on the wet and cold slopes. Use one of these five methods to get the perfect powder shot.
Watch 18-Year-Olds Huck Triple Backflips: Quiksilver ‘Young Guns’
Some of the best young skiers on the planet gathered in Revelstoke to go as big as possible for Quiksilver’s Young Guns competition.
Cozy KEENs: End-of-Winter Sale on Boots & Shoes
The biggest deals right now are on KEEN’s insulated products, with up to 60 percent off select styles.
Flash Sale: 25% Off MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
A good pair of modular snowshoes can let you do a lot more in the backcountry. And the MSR Lightning Ascent fits the bill at just $225 in the REI online outlet.
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Muck Arctic Hunter Tall Boot Review: Toasty, Comfortable, Dependable
When it comes to winter boots, the Montana climate demands performance. And Muck’s Arctic Hunter Tall Boots deliver.
Weston Carbon Backwoods Splitboard Review: Most Durable Carbon Board?
Huck 30-foot cliffs with a carbon board? Now that’s a serious claim. Weston updates the Backwoods in carbon for 2019. We toured in Wyoming and Colorado for this first look review.
Hard to Watch: Skier Buried, Recovered From Avalanche
If you ski in the backcountry, you put yourself in avalanche terrain. Make good choices, ski with a competent team, and be safe out there!
Kings and Queens of Corbet’s: Watch Highlights of Cliff Huck Competition
Travis Rice and Caite Zeliff were crowned King and Queen of Corbet’s during the second-annual competition held at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This video highlights some insane drops.
Kilian Jornet Skis Europe’s Tallest Vertical Rock Face: Watch ‘Troll Wall’
This wall is so steep it’s hard to believe Kilian Jornet made it down. Watch him ice climb up, then ski down slopes of more than 60 degrees. His accomplishment marks the first ski descent of the Troll Wall.
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.