Winter

Park City Mayor Pleads With Vail to End Ski Patrol Strike, ‘Resolve This Conflict’

The Park City Ski Patrol strike is about to enter its third week on Friday and the town’s mayor has written an earnest statement imploring…

Written by Will Brendza January 07, 2025

Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Bibs-Plus Review: Technical, Non-Insulated Bibs for Bigger Bodies

The plus-size Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Bibs are durable, light, and protective for the resort or in the backcountry.

Written by Raquel Vélez January 07, 2025

Watch: Death-Defying Winch-Propelled Road Gap Attempt Goes Off the Rails

Sometimes, stunts don’t go according to plan. Skier Josh Daiek found that out during a world record, winch-propelled road gap attempt.

Written by Will Brendza January 06, 2025

Stylish, Weatherproof Snowboard Jacket: L1 Premium Goods Axial Review

The Axial Jacket by L1 Premium Goods is a well-styled, looser-fitting, and nongendered snowboard jacket with top-notch waterproofness, breathability, and roomy pockets.

Written by Morgan Tilton January 06, 2025

Men Die More, Snowboarding Is Safer, and More Surprising Insights From Lifetime Ski Study

Jake Shealy is one of the foremost experts on ski area injuries in the world, and his takeaways from all those years of study might…

Written by Will Brendza January 06, 2025

Stay Warm on the Coldest Ski Days: Stellar Equipment Free Down Parka Review

The freeride-oriented Free Down Parka from Stellar Equipment is ultra-warm, stretchy, and surprisingly technical.

Written by Bergen Tjossem January 06, 2025

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of HeatTouch Hellfire Magne Mitts From Seirus

This week, two lucky winners will receive a pair of Seirus HeatTouch Hellfire Magne Mitts (a $600 value). The heated gloves combine a glove’s versatility…

Skiing Uphill for a Year: New World Record Holder Finishes 2024 With 3.5 Million Vertical Feet

After a full year of skiing, Noah Dines has added more than a million vertical feet to the previous world record for uphill skiing. What’s…

Written by Will Brendza December 31, 2024

A Transceiver That Talks to You: Ortovox Diract Voice Beacon Review

The Ortovox Diract Voice is a three-antenna digital avalanche transceiver (beacon) with fantastic ergonomics, a clear LED screen, and voice guidance to assist the user…

Written by Spencer Herford December 31, 2024

Atomic Pro C3 Skintec + Shift CL Review: A Cross-Country Classic Ski to Get You Started and Grow With You

A versatile ski for the classic track in all conditions. The Atomic Pro C3 Skintec + Shift CL is designed for skiers of all abilities…

Written by Kylie Collins December 30, 2024

Skier Ducks Rope at Steamboat, Causes ‘Troubling’ Inbounds Avalanche

The incident put other skiers at risk, underscoring the need to respect closures.

Written by Will Brendza December 30, 2024

Going the Distance: Arva EVO BT Beacon Review

Our top overall pick among all the avalanche beacons we tested, the Arva Evo BT has a long range, fast processing speed, and a ton…

Written by Spencer Herford December 30, 2024

Park City Ski Patrol Strikes, Resort Remains Open

Park City Ski Resort will remain open after negotiations between Vail Resorts and the Ski Patrol Union break down.

Written by Sean McCoy December 27, 2024

Salomon RS8 Skate Skis With Prolink Pro Skate Binding: A Skate Ski for All Day, Everyday

A fun, fast, and efficient skate ski for everyone, the Salomon RS8 Skate Ski and Prolink Pro Skate Bindings make skate skiing almost effortless.

Written by Kylie Collins December 27, 2024

Wide, Playful, Economic Splitboard: Korua Shapes Transition Finder Splitboard Review

Korua Shapes delivers on the promise of a board that brings playful performance in all conditions with the Transition Finder Splitboard.

Written by Sean Galaway December 24, 2024

Lindsay Vonn Returns With Eye on Olympics: Age and Knee Replacement Be Damned

Lindsay Vonn, one of the greatest ski racers of her time, came out of retirement on Dec. 21 to race at the Stifel St. Moritz…

Written by Will Brendza December 23, 2024

ORTOVOX Revamps Avi Gear Trade-In: Get 30% Off Beacon That Talks

ORTOVOX launched its Avalanche Beacon Retirement Program this season. Trade in your old beacon and the brand will give you 30% off its award-winning ‘Diract…

Written by Will Brendza December 20, 2024

‘Shortcut’ Strands Jeep Driver on CA Ski Resort

A bold decision left a Jeep driver stuck on the slopes of Northstar California Resort, where he was arrested by police who came to rescue…

Written by Will Brendza December 20, 2024

Mikaela Shiffrin on Ski Racing, Impalements, and How She Burns Through 80 Skis a Season

GearJunkie sat down with Mikaela Shiffrin during the Stifel Birds of Prey World Cup ski race, at her home to talk about gear. We ended up…

Written by Will Brendza December 19, 2024

GearJunkie Goes Full Suspension on the Slopes: ShredShox First Look Review

The ShredShox full-suspension platform system is a first-of-its-kind innovation. GearJunkie met up with the brand for a demo day to test out this wild new technology.…

Written by Will Brendza December 18, 2024

A Film About Pain: Pro Skier Navigates Chronic Arthritis in ‘Mountain Joy’

When Nat Segal was diagnosed with spondyloarthritis, it changed her life completely. In the years since, she’s learned how to find joy, even in her…

Written by Will Brendza December 16, 2024

‘Life-Changing’ Carving Skis: DPS Designs First On-Piste Ski With Ted Ligety

DPS is known for its all-mountain, freeride, and powder ski collections. This year, the Salt Lake City brand is breaking into the carving ski space…

Written by Will Brendza December 16, 2024

From Howitzer Cannons to ‘Boom Whooshes’: Utah Avalanche Mitigation Continues Evolving

The methods for mitigating avalanches have changed significantly over the years in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon — and they continue to evolve today.

Written by Will Brendza December 13, 2024

Skis for Scholarships: Custom Skis Fund Outdoor Mentorship

SOS Outreach collaborated with Nordica and Christy Sports on a super-limited-edition Enforcer Outreach ski that will raise money to support youth mentorship.

Written by Will Brendza December 13, 2024

Free Gear Fridays: Win Premium Ski Boots With BOA Fit System

Win a ski boot with the latest fit system from BOA — the women’s Atomic Hawx Prime XTD BOA 115 or the men’s K2 Mindbender…

Safer on the Slopes: Ski Gear Upgrades for 2025

From back protectors to “crash shorts,” a new wave of equipment is created to keep you safer on the slopes.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 12, 2024

Not Somber, Not Stoke: ‘Blue Hour’ Tracks the Beauty of In-Betweens

Pro skier Amie Engerbretson contemplates the path between peaks and valleys — a place where most of life takes place.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 11, 2024

Win the Turtle Fur Ultimate Winter Kit Giveaway

Step outside your shell and take on new adventure with cold-weather gear from Turtle Fur and more.

Protect Our Glaciers: POW Film ‘DOWNSTREAM’ Examines Surging Impacts of Melting Ice

In ‘DOWNSTREAM,’ Protect Our Winters (POW) and Icebreaker dive deep, taking a scientific look at receding glaciers and what that means for everything — and…

Written by Will Brendza December 09, 2024

Pro Skier Turns Nurse: TNF Athlete Muses on Career Changes, Self-Expression in ‘The War on Style’

Freeskier Hank Bilous reflects on how self-expression of one’s skills and passions creates style in this new video from The North Face.

Written by Will Brendza December 06, 2024

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