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.
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‘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.
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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.
The Biggest Lines in the World: History of Freeride Video
Watch phenomenal big-mountain skiing, and top-notch cinematography to back it, in ‘Twenty: An Accidental History of Freeride.’ Just be prepared for jaw-dropping lines and very close calls.
Custom Skis: Why You Should Consider Buying a Pair
Custom skis can help you become a better skier and cost less than you think. We got in touch with Romp Skis out of Crested Butte, Colo., to learn more.
Easiest Route to Fame: Is Polar Exploration Becoming a Speed Play?
Colin O’Brady recently claimed to be the first person to cross Antarctica solo, unaided, and unassisted. Some have since refuted this. But his attempt sends a more serious message about the state of polar exploration.
Free Gear Fridays: Seirus HeatTouch Hellfire Glove & Mitt Giveaway
Here at GJ, we test a lot of gear. We are fortunate to test cutting-edge new products. Now, we want to give you the chance to win some gear too.
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No Bindings: Watch a Snowboarder Pow Surf Steep Lines
This just in: You can ride steep, gnarly lines on a pow surfer. Ashley Call shows us how it’s done in this sweet, flowy edit.
Cody Townsend to Ski All 50 Classic Descents in North America: Watch
Nobody has ever skied all 50 classic ski descents in North America. Cody Townsend plans to do just that. This video kicks off a series with a descent off Denali.
Winter Running: Best Shoes for Cold-Weather Miles
At GearJunkie, we run year-round. These are some of the best winter running shoes we’ve reviewed that are available on the market for winter 2018-2019.
Goodbye Snowmobiles, Hello Skizee? Meet the Miniature Motor for Skiers
The thrill of downhill skiing on flat ground: That’s one premise of the Skizee, a wacky winter invention.
Best Women’s Bibs for Skiing & Snowboarding
Once you feel the freedom of drop-seat bibs, it’s hard to go back to traditional ski pants. These are the best women’s ski and snowboard bibs on the market right now.
Pow! REI Offers Lift Ticket Discounts at Mammoth, Snowbird, Killington, More
Apparently, REI doesn’t just discount outdoor apparel. REI co-op members can now score big price cuts on lift tickets at ski areas around the country.
Big-Mountain Night Skiing By Aerial Flare Is Inherently Awesome
This video has both impressive skiing and mind-blowing filmmaking. The whole mountain is cast in a red glow, and there’s some stellar skiing to go with it.
High-Speed, Big-Air Tricks: Watch Faction Collective Park Montage
Faction Skis’ team riders know how to launch. This silky edit is sure to stoke the park flame heading into the weekend.
Ski Expedition Gone Wrong: Cody Townsend Struggles at 6,500 Meters
Cody Townsend and Chris Rubens had big plans to ski big lines in the Himalayas. But altitude sickness got in the way big time. Watch this intimate look at suffering and success at high altitude.
Slope Chauffeur: Liftopia Offers Bus Service for Skiers
Plus, a discounted ski lift ticket is included if you need one. But you can cut out that cost if you already have a season pass.
Atomic’s Latest Ski Boot Is Mobile Coach, Talks to Your Phone
The Atomic Hawx Connected ski boot uses sensors to provide real-time feedback on your mad skiing skills.
Lifestyle Outdoor: 5 Chelsea Boots for Winter Weather Muck
Dry feet are happy feet. Shovel your driveway, walk around the ski resort, or hit the town this winter. These Chelsea boots have you covered.
Avalanche Death: Skier Killed During AIARE 2 Course Identified
More details emerge after an avalanche fatality that took place January 5 near Red Mountain Pass in southern Colorado.
Watch: Tom Wallisch Skis Playground and Concrete in Urban Edit
Tom Wallisch and Khai Krepela are late for school. Their mode of travel is skis. Watch them rip through town in this awesome urban edit.
Skier Killed By Avalanche During Safety Course in Colorado
Two avalanches engulfed six backcountry skiers in Upper Senator Beck Basin, killing one.
World’s Most Popular Ski Touring Boot Is About to Get More Powerful
The Scarpa Maestrale XT adds more stiffness to one of the best backcountry ski boots on the market.
‘Arctic’ Movie Portrays Pure Survival
Mads Mikkelsen stars in ‘Arctic,’ a film about a plane crash and two people’s attempt to survive.
5 Fitness Accessories to Motivate Indoor Winter Workouts
In the dead of winter, motivational gear may be the only way to keep some training goals alive. Here are five accessories worth adding to your fitness mix.
Magnetic Skis: G3 Has ‘Ah-Ha!’ Moment With New FINDr
Hold a pair of G3’s newest skis next to each other, and magnetic edges make them snap together for easy carry. Why didn’t we think of this years ago?
Video: How Hand-Built Custom Skis Are Made
From ski shape to layering wooden boards, learn how one custom ski-maker, Wagner Custom Skis, handmakes skis in Telluride, Colo.