Winter

Holiday Gear & Apparel Ideas From Backcountry

Find gift ideas for loved ones, or yourself, with these popular gear and apparel picks at Backcountry.

What’s Next: Gold Medalist Ted Ligety Talks Goggle Trends His Brand Will Never Follow

Retired Olympian Ted Ligety thinks some of ski goggles’ most popular design features are just trendy marketing gimmicks. He told GearJunkie why we’ll never see…

Written by Will Brendza November 01, 2023

Shred the Gnar, Luke! Columbia Launches Star Wars-Themed Jumpsuits Just in Time for Christmas

Do you like Star Wars? How about cosplaying as Luke Skywalker landing a 360 while skiing in his X-Wing flight suit? This winter collection is…

Written by Andrew McLemore November 01, 2023

Apply for Epic Dogsled Adventure: Fjällräven Polar Challenge Opens Up 2024 Slots

No arctic experience is required to apply for this dog-sledding challenge stretching across 186 miles of the Scandinavian tundra.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 31, 2023

Winter Van Life: How to Prepare Your Van (and Yourself) for Freezing Temps

Want to live in a van year-round (or even just part-time but in the cold)? You’ll need to consider warmth and insulation before you build.

Written by T. Kirby Kahl October 30, 2023

Scary Early Ski Season? Arapahoe Basin Opens Sunday With Halloween Costume Contest

Sharpen your edges and wax up those boards — Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is about to kick off the 2023-2024 ski season spooky-style.

Written by Will Brendza October 27, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Couloir GORE-TEX Insulated Jacket From MEC

This week, two lucky winners will receive a MEC Couloir GORE-TEX insulated jacket.

Jackson Hole Slammed With 17 Inches of Snow in 24 Hours! The Teton Flow Is Back

It looks like winter is coming early to the Tetons, with a bounty of October snow in Jackson Hole.

Written by Will Brendza October 27, 2023

Watch Mary Rand and Taylor Godber Crush Big Alaskan Lines in ‘Giant Beasts, Tiny People’

Two snowboarders tackle some of the biggest peaks the Last Frontier has to offer in this new film from The North Face.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 26, 2023

Techy Drip: Winter Hike & Snow Apparel From Helly Hansen

No matter how steep your winter missions are, the latest apparel from Helly Hansen uses top-grade insulation and shell fabrics to keep you warm, dry,…

Summiting Mount Rainier: A Guide to Mountaineering in the Cascade Volcanoes

They’re big, capped with glaciers, and draw climbers from around the world. But if you want to scale one of the Cascade’s volcanos, you’ll need…

Written by Bergen Tjossem October 23, 2023

Blizzard Releases Hilaree Nelson Tribute Skis With 100% Going to Nelson Fund

Nelson’s contemporaries honor her memory with art and words in this moving fundraiser in support of women’s outdoor initiatives.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 18, 2023

Take Only Footage, Leave Only Ski Tracks: Michael C Wirth Reflects in ‘Leave No Trace’

Michael C Wirth isn’t going to tell you to pick up your trash — he’s going to show you the awesome power and beauty of…

Written by Will Brendza October 17, 2023

Jones Achieves Big First With ‘Re-Up’ Snowboard Recycling Program

In an industry first, Jones Snowboards can now recycle old boards into new ones — and not just its own, but any ol’ snowboard you’re…

Written by Mike Misselwitz October 16, 2023

Save Up to 50% on Snowsports Apparel at REI

Check out the latest snow kits and save on last year’s jackets, pants and other ski and snowboard gear.

Stock Up & Save: The REI Ready, Set, Snow Sale Offers 2 Weeks of Deals

Save on flannels, fleece, socks and gloves during the REI Ready, Set, Snow sales event.

Winter Stoke Is Here! Ski Season Starts at These Resorts in October, November

Will this year’s El Niño be terrible or great for skiing and riding? As always, it depends on who you ask. But a lot of…

Written by Andrew Marshall October 06, 2023

Synthetic Booties You Can Beat the Crap Out Of: Big Agnes Full Moon Camp Bootie Review

There are lots of booties out there. But these from Big Agnes quickly won me over when it comes to being a comfortable and durable…

Written by Mary Murphy October 04, 2023

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

‘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

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.

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

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

‘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