Winter Archives

Follow 2 Legends’ Return to Skiing After Spinal Cord Injuries: ‘Full Circle’

The new ski film, ‘Full Circle,’ follows the parallel stories of two iconic skiers who lost the use of their legs — and how they…

Written by Will Brendza October 03, 2023

The Best Women’s Ski Bibs of 2023-2024

We hit the slopes to find the best women’s ski bibs of 2023-2024. Whether you snowboard and ski at the resort or play in the…

Written by Morgan Tilton and Kylie Mohr October 03, 2023

‘Advice for Girls’ Is a Must-Watch: Official All-Women Ski Film Holds Nothing Back

‘Advice for Girls’ is a feature-length ski film with an all-female cast and crew, set out to inspire women and girls to take up space…

Written by Mary Murphy September 29, 2023

Stuck, Not Sticky: ‘Contour Hybrid Mix’ Climbing Skins Review

The ski touring climbing skins marketplace hasn’t seen much innovation before the easy-to-use Contour Hybrid climbing skins.

Written by Justin Park September 28, 2023

Bid Now, Win a Piece of ‘Legend’ History: Auction for A Basin Pali Lift Chairs Underway

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is auctioning off the last two Pallavicini chairlift chairs, and they could be yours. Bonus: 100% of the sales go to…

Written by Mary Murphy September 27, 2023

The Best Thermoses of 2023-2024

If you want your favorite liquids to stay hot all day, check out our roundup of the best thermoses of 2023-2024. Get ready to warm…

Written by Meg Carney & Nick Belcaster September 27, 2023

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Launches Ski Mountaineering Pack With Cody Townsend

‘If you ever use or plan to use a rope while skiing, this pack is for you,’ pro skier Cody Townsend told GearJunkie.

Written by Andrew Marshall September 26, 2023

Free Ski Kit: Enter to Win Fresh Gear From Blizzard, Tecnica, and Picture

Ready to get kitted out this winter? For free? With temps finally starting to dip across North America, it’s almost go-time.

The Best Winter Traction Devices of 2023-2024

On slippery snow and ice-covered surfaces, standard rubber-soled footwear just doesn’t cut it. Winter traction devices — also known as ice cleats and microspikes —…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss and Nick Belcaster September 26, 2023

A Welcome Departure From Typical Ski Films: ‘Mountain in My Mind’ Is a Series on Mental Health in Skiing

High-stoke, fast-paced, crazy steep, big mountain lines. Crazy couloirs. Typical ski films are pretty predictable. ‘Mountain in My Mind’ is out to change that.

Written by Mary Murphy September 25, 2023

The Best Base Layers for Women of 2023-2024

We found the best base layers and thermal underwear for women. Including top picks from Patagonia, Icebreaker, Kari Traa, Stio, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton, Nicole Qualtieri and Kylie Mohr September 22, 2023

Get Hyped for ‘TREW to You’ Film Tour, Coming Soon to a City (or Screen) Near You

Is it too early to talk about ski films? Nah. First up, a peak inside TREW’s community film project. Ten teams. Ten films. Only one…

Written by Andrew Marshall September 21, 2023

The Best Winter Mittens of 2023-2024

Keep your hands warm with the best winter mittens of 2023-2024. From Colorado to Minnesota, we put these mitts through the ultimate test.

Written by Mattie Schuler and Morgan Tilton September 21, 2023

‘Here, Hold My Kid’ Could Be the Funniest Ski Movie of the Year

Elyse Saugstad and Jackie Paaso set out on a quest to prove that moms don’t have to hang up their skis and can still shred…

Written by Will Brendza September 18, 2023

Retire the Wax Iron? mountainFlow’s Handheld Infrared Waxer Offers Alternative

With mountainFLOW’s new handheld Infrared Waxer, you can DIY wax your skis or board using electromagnetic radiation for deeper and more effective wax.

Written by Will Brendza September 18, 2023

$9 Ski Passes: Purgatory’s ‘Dynamic Pricing’ Sounds Way Too Good to Be True

Purgatory expanded the range for its dynamic pricing for the 2023/24 season, so visitors can snag day passes for as low as $9 this season…

Written by Will Brendza September 14, 2023

No More Noseburn: Onus Optics Nose-Shielding Sunglasses Review

Sunglasses are great, but they have a fatal design flaw: they leave your nose totally exposed to direct solar radiation — Onus Optics has designed…

Written by Will Brendza September 11, 2023

Patagonia Women’s SnowDrifter Bibs: Overhauled, Earth-Friendly, Buttery Soft

This revamped hardshell kit is now 100% recycled and PFC-free, alongside being lightweight and durable.

Written by Sarah Stubbe September 01, 2023

The Best Fleece Jackets of 2023

Durable and timeless, fleece is an outdoor staple. Looking to upgrade your fleece game? We’ve got you covered with our list of the best fleece…

Written by Morgan Tilton and Chris Carter September 01, 2023

The Best Synthetic Insulated Jackets of 2023

We tested the best synthetic insulated jackets of 2022 with options for every budget. Top picks include Arc’teryx, Patagonia, and more.

Written by Seiji Ishii and Chris Carter August 31, 2023

Stranda Women’s Descender Splitboard Review: Ready to Hammer, Fly, and Swiftly Carve

The Stranda Women’s Descender Splitboard takes the gold as a snappy, maneuverable big-mountain queen in all types of snow conditions, all season long.

Written by Morgan Tilton August 31, 2023

Patagonia Men’s SnowDrifter Bibs Review: A Super-Lightweight, Breathable, Weather-Blocking Benchmark

For backcountry skiing, the Patagonia Snowdrifter Bibs are some of the lightest, stretchiest, most comfortable softshell bibs around.

Written by Will Brendza August 30, 2023

Bollé TORUS NEO Snow Goggles Review: Clear Vision in Any Conditions

The Bollé TORUS NEO reviewed here is a premium snow goggle that thrived in flat light, sunshine, and even rain.

Written by Sean McCoy August 29, 2023

The Best Down Jackets of 2023

We found the best down jackets of 2023. From ultralight backpacking jackets to budget-friendly everyday puffy jackets, we’ve got you covered.

Written by Adam Ruggiero, Chris Carter and Morgan Tilton August 28, 2023

Patagonia Women’s Untracked Bibs Review: Burly, Eco-Friendly, Innovative

A long-time favorite in Patagonia’s snow line, the Untracked Bibs are back and revamped for winter 2023/2024. And, they’re more than ready for any winter…

Written by Kaylee Walden and Morgan Tilton August 28, 2023

Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Review: Your New Best Friend on a Powder Day

On future mornings when I wake to the glorious news of a sizable unexpected dump, I’ll reach for the Hovercraft without a second thought.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss August 25, 2023

Patagonia SnowDrifter Men’s Jacket Review: A 3-Layer Shield Born for the Backcountry

Stretchy, light, wind- and waterproof, packable, and steazy — the Patagonia SnowDrifter jacket feels like the perfect backcountry companion. Because it is.

Written by Will Brendza August 23, 2023

Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Idaho’s Schweitzer Resort

The latest addition to Alterra Mountain Co’s lineup of resorts and Ikon Pass offerings expands its family of destinations to 17 with Schweitzer Mountain.

Written by Will Brendza August 22, 2023

The Best Hardshell Jackets of 2023

Whether you’re getting good sticks in hero ice or traversing the snowfields of some foreign range, a good hardshell jacket will have your back. After…

Written by Nick Belcaster August 18, 2023