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M.A.X. Pass: 38 Mountains, One Lift Ticket
Sixteen more mountains have been added to this year’s M.A.X. Pass, an affordable option for those who want to ski a lot of days and hit the road, too.
Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks
National Parks offer some exceptional backcountry skiing. A new film by REI and Powder Magazine follows skiers as they explore some of America’s wilderness icons. Watch the trailer now!
Travis Rice’s Latest Snowboard Film Looks Bonkers
Snowboarder Travis Rice and Brainfarm Productions followed the world’s ocean currents and hydrological patterns to find the best snow and surf on the planet. The result is ‘The Fourth Phase.’
Plastic Ski Slope Coming To Minnesota
The small hill will now offer year-round skiing on either snow or an artificial ‘Neveplast’ surface.
Does The World Need A ‘Retractable’ Helmet?
Retractable tops? Safety helmets could join sports stadiums and Mazda Miatas on the list.
Epic Downhill Snow Race Pileup
Dozens of skiers and snowboarders crash into one another at crazy Red Bull event.
Snowboarding Is Not Dead
Numbers may dwindle, winters may be warm, but the soul of snowsports is healthy and strong.
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Ski Helmet Is Walkie-Talkie For Your Head
Communicate directly with others through this helmet, or answer phone calls and stream music with the touch of a button.
‘Big Air’ In Fenway Looks Wild, Entertaining
This first-of-its-kind ski and snowboard competition is a must-see for Boston snow and action sports lovers, and a chance to witness the possible future of snowsports competition.
Retro Fashion: Rent 1980s’ ‘Onesie’ For Your Ski Trip
GetOutfitted is a gear-rental company that ships direct to your home. Starting today, the company has retro options.
First Look: Ski, Snowboard Innovations From SIA 2016
The Snow Industries Association trade show (SIA) is a mecca of ski gear. Here are 15 top products that caught our eye.
Urban Snowboarding In New York City
When 26 inches of snow fell on NYC, a snowboarder hits the streets to get some powder turns.
Opinion: Copper Mountain Is The Best Ski Area On I-70
The I-70 corridor in Colorado boasts incredible skiing, with seven resorts packed within an hour drive. They’re all pretty awesome, but my favorite is Copper Mountain.
Insane New Way To Drop Into Mountaintop Lines
Riding with a pilot, skiers and snowboarders unclip from a motorized paraglider near the peaks of some seriously gnarly lines. Then gravity takes over.
‘Venting’ Ski Goggles Work For Uphill & Down
These goggles open up for extreme ventilation and don’t fog while sweating on a strenuous uphill climb.
Vail Was Looking Darned Good At Christmas
Deep snow across the Rocky Mountains put big smiles on riders’ faces over the holiday weekend. Check out this edit from Vail.
New-School Warmth: Waterproof Columbia ‘Puffy’ Coming 2016
New for 2016, Columbia introduces an insulated jacket waterproofed from the outside with its new OutDry Extreme fabric.
Jacket Integrates Avalanche Airbag System
A new avalanche safety device integrates an ABS Airbag worn in a harness-like vest into a waterproof-breathable jacket that can also carry a shovel and probe.
‘Mountain Academy’ Is Online Avalanche Classroom
If you ski in the backcountry, avalanche education is mandatory. Salomon and Atomic this week launched online courses aimed to educate those who venture into avalanche terrain.
Very Cool: Single-Shot Snowboard Video Through ‘Peace Park’
While the camera rolls uncut, these snowboarders hit their marks in this fun snowboard video by Burton.
What Will Become Of The Wasatch Backcountry?
In Park City, a decades-long battle against the resort industry may be all but over. Will the backcountry survive?
‘Trivia Lift’ Is Like ‘Cash Cab’ On The Ski Hill
Answer trivia questions posed by game show host as you ride the chairlift. But don’t get three wrong, or else!
Ugandan Man Pursues Olympic Snowboarding Dream
Trailer: Watch as Brolin Mawejje, a medical student from Uganda, chases his dream to become the first snowboarder from an African nation to compete in Olympic snowboarding. Full film is available today on demand.
Must Watch: Powerful Avalanche Safety Video
Avalanches don’t discriminate, and it only takes one mistake to kill you. This video by some of the biggest names in backcountry ski safety is a must-watch for anyone who plans to head off-piste this winter. It just might save your life.
First Avalanche Incident Of 2015 Season
The early season snowpack may be thin, but it can still slide. Stay safe this weekend.
The Art And Science Of Avalanche Forecasting
Drew Hardesty is an avalanche forecaster in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, and his message in this video will remind you to stay safe this winter.
Snowboards & Snowmobiles In Mountain ‘Convergance’
Snowmobiles are polarizing machines. While many people dislike the noise they create, they are a powerful tool to access peaks when used responsibly. Travis Rice and Dan Adams put them to use in this video.
Killington First North American Ski Resort Open For 2015
Reporting two trails and two chairlifts open, and a 12-inch base, images on the ski area’s social media show hordes of happy skiers making do with early-season conditions.
Rent-A-Drone Service Coming To Ski Areas This Winter
New service will film skiers and riders with autonomous drones, providing an aerial video perspective of popular runs.
Buy A Ski Resort For $149,000
In what may be the best deal in the history of real estate, an entire ski area in Idaho is for sale for less than the price of a condo.
Lindsey Vonn Undercover As Vail ‘Safety Officer’
Vonn really gets into her role, scolding skiers for going too fast in Vail’s base area in this silly video.
