Winter

The Ultimate Go-Anywhere Cross Country Ski: Fischer Spider 62 Crown Xtralite Review

Want a cross-country ski that can move on and off trail easily? The Fischer Spider 62 Crown Xtralite is an ideal option.

Written by Kylie Collins February 10, 2025

‘They Were Saving My Life’: Pro Skiers Trade Stories About Ski Patrollers

Norwegian brand Helly Hansen celebrates International Ski Patroller Day on Feb. 10 with a short documentary and donations from sales.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 07, 2025

Just-Right Bagginess: Weatherproof L1 Premium Goods Axial Snowboard Pants Review

The unisex L1 Premium Goods Axial Snowboard Pants are stylish, technical, and stretchy with hems that fit over any snowboard boot.

Written by Morgan Tilton February 05, 2025

Smear Butter on Big Terrain: Scott SEA 108 Review

The new SEA 108s are unique, buttery-smooth skis that float, jump, and slash through all the snow conditions.

Written by Bergen Tjossem February 04, 2025

Easy-On Mittens: The North Face Montana Pro GORE-TEX Review

Not only are the Montana Mitts from The North Face toasty and soft around our hands — they’re also smooth to pull on and off…

Written by Morgan Tilton February 03, 2025

Investor in Vail Resorts Slams Leadership as ‘Evil Empire’

Late Apex Partners, an investment firm with a stake in Vail Resorts, issued a scathing letter and an 88-page report critiquing the company.

Written by Juan Hernandez and Andrew McLemore January 30, 2025

Watch: SAR Airlifts Injured Skiers After Apple Watch SOS

An SOS call from an Apple Watch led to the successful rescue of two injured backcountry skiers in Washington state last week.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 28, 2025

Freeride Bibs Built for Backcountry and Resort: High-Performance Arc’teryx Sabre Bib Pant Review

Stormproof, lightweight, durable: the Arc’teryx Sabre 3L ePE GORE-TEX Bib Pant is built for dynamic riding in the resort and backcountry.

Written by Eric Phillips January 28, 2025

How to Experience a Real Winter Wonderland in Mammoth Lakes

If your ski trips only involve downhill skiing, you’re missing out.

Sponsored by Visit Mammoth January 23, 2025

Custom, Capable, and Basically Bottomless: San Util Design Expandable Off Piste Ski Touring Pack Review

The San Util Off Piste Ski Touring Pack is full of backcountry-specific features, expands in volume from 35 L to 52 L, and is customizable…

Written by Will Brendza January 23, 2025

The GOAT Is Back! Shiffrin Returns to Racing Months After Impalement

After a painful crash early this season, Mikaela Shiffrin announced her return to the racecourse before the end of January. She’s still gunning for her…

Written by Will Brendza January 23, 2025

Broken Beacons: ARVA Issues Global Recall of NEO BT PRO Transceivers

A circuit board issue is causing abnormal battery consumption in some ARVA NEO BT PRO avalanche beacons. The brand has recalled every unit worldwide for…

Written by Will Brendza January 22, 2025

Plus-Size Women’s Ski Kit, No Fluff: Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Jacket-Plus Review

Based on our field testing, the plus-size Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Jacket is a solid winter outerwear option for bigger bodies.

Written by Raquel Vélez January 22, 2025

Little Camber Goes Long Way: 4FRNT Nevar Backcountry Ski Review

4FRNT’s Nevar touring skis employ a new shape and camber profile to float, pivot, and grip in all the backcountry snow conditions you’ll encounter.

Written by Bergen Tjossem January 21, 2025

Saving Shames: In ‘Heart of a Mountain,’ a Community Rallies Around Its Local Ski Hill

Shames Mountain in Canada was struggling to stay open and might have closed forever if it hadn’t been for the community that came together to…

Written by Will Brendza January 17, 2025

Two Dials, Zero Buckles, Even Pressure: Dual BOA Ski Boots Launch Across Brands

The latest Cortex and S/Pro Supra boots from K2 and Salomon are the first alpine ski boots to leave traditional buckles behind and use a…

Written by Will Brendza January 15, 2025

‘Perfectly Mixed’: Japanese-American Skier Searches for Identity on the Slopes in ‘NISEI’

When Sierra Schlag visits Japan, she’s often seen as a white woman, and when she’s in America, people see her as Japanese — but when she’s…

Written by Will Brendza January 15, 2025

Softshell Where You Want It, Hardshell Where You Need It: Raide Research TourTech Ski Bibs Review

The Raide Research TourTech Bibs are highly engineered and designed with just about every useful feature ski tourers and backcountry skiers could think of.

Written by Will Brendza January 15, 2025

A-Basin Patrollers Join Movement, Vote to Unionize

Arapaho Basin Ski Patrol has voted in favor of forming a union, joining a growing list of patrol units forming organized labor movements.

Written by Will Brendza January 13, 2025

Extreme Weather Is No Match for the Seirus HeatTouch Hellfire Magne Mitts

Never let harsh conditions stand in the way of a good time.

Hotdog Hans Goes to Switzerland: The Legend Returns, as Crusty as Ever

Hotdog Hans is back! And this time he’s showing the Swiss how to make cheese out of their local ski mountain.

Written by Will Brendza January 13, 2025

Eli’s Soul Quest: World Cup Champion Skier Searches for Life After Competition

Eli Garritzon conquered the Freeride World Tour, and then the elite freestyle skier went soul searching to find where her skiing could take her next.

Written by Will Brendza January 10, 2025

Utah Ski Resort Reaches Deal With Striking Patrollers

The agreement will likely end the Park City Ski Patrol’s holiday strike over inadequate compensation and “bad faith” negotiations.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 08, 2025

Salewa Drops Into U.S. With First Ski Kit: Sella Free 3L Powertex Review

The new jacket and pants offer a refined feature set, loose fit, and dependable storm protection for powder days inside and outside the resort boundary.

Written by Bergen Tjossem January 08, 2025

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