Winter

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

Snowboarding the ‘Peak of Evil’: Patagonia Athletes Shred Biggest Line of Their Lives in India

Papsura is a huge peak in a remote part of the Indian Himalayas — Patagonia’s new film ‘Papsura: Peak of Evil’ follows two snowboarders on…

Written by Will Brendza December 04, 2024

Full Suspension Skiing? ShredShox Platform System Puts Shocks on Skis

ShredShox are the world’s first full-suspension platform for ski bindings, designed to increase stability and comfort on the slopes — but are they a genuine development?…

Written by Will Brendza December 04, 2024

Shiffrin’s Return to Snow ‘TBD’ Following Killington Crash, Stab Wound

After a week of hype building up to what could have been her 100th World Cup win, Mikaela Shiffrin crashed at the Stifel Killington Cup…

Written by Will Brendza December 02, 2024

The Best Snow Shovels of 2025

We tested nine of the best snow shovels on the market, including ergonomic designs, snow-pushers, sleighs, and electric snow shovels.

Written by Constance Mahoney and Nick Bruckbauer November 27, 2024

Modular, Aviator Glacier Glasses Made From Plant Material: Zeal Selkirk Review

The first Zeal glacier sunglasses, the Selkirks, are made from plant-based resin and offer the easy option of removing the side panels and wearing the…

Written by Will Brendza November 27, 2024

The Best Men’s Wool Sweaters of 2024

From high-performance technical fleece to cushy après and style pieces, the wool sweater has become a must-have in every guy’s winter wardrobe. Check out our…

Written by Andrew Potter and Billy Brown November 26, 2024

G3 Returns: Canadian Sports Company Revives Shuttered Ski Brand

Just months ago, the Canadian ski brand, G3, was facing insolvency — but thanks to Canadawide Sports, the respected backcountry brand isn’t going anywhere just…

Written by Will Brendza November 25, 2024

Mikaela Shiffrin Races Saturday for Historic 100th World Cup Win

Only three skiers in history have won over 100 World Cup ski races — all of them women. Now, Mikaela Shiffrin has a chance to join…

Written by Will Brendza November 25, 2024

Old Trails, New Perspectives: Cowgirls Go Skiing in TGR’s New Film ‘The Way Back’

Follow three female adventurers as they shred backcountry gnar by horseback in the TGR Movie ‘The Way Back.’

Written by Will Brendza November 22, 2024

Avi Beacon Recall: Owners of Black Diamond PIEPS Pro IPS Should ‘Immediately Stop Using’

The latest transceiver recall from Black Diamond Equipment is for the PIEPS Pro IPS, which is unexpectedly turning off because of battery compartment sizing issues.…

Written by Will Brendza November 21, 2024

So You Want to Go Heli-Skiing: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and Gear to Pack

Heli skiing is a bucket list item for a lot of skiers and riders out there — don’t go into your first time unprepared.

Written by Will Brendza November 19, 2024

‘The Snow League’: Shaun White’s New NBC Show Will Be All Snowboarding, Freeskiing, Halfpipe

Shaun White, Olympic and X Games gold medalist and snowboarding icon, has a new deal with NBC and Peacock for his recently announced ‘Snow League’…

Written by Will Brendza November 19, 2024

Mom With Medals: Olympian Jamie Anderson Proves Parents Still Shred

Jamie Anderson is a professional snowboarder and Olympian, and she is largely considered the GOAT of slopestyle snowboarding. She made her comeback at last winter’s…

Written by Morgan Tilton November 19, 2024

Sending It in the Nude: Watch Naked Skiing at Terminal Couloir

The first segment from Matchstick Productions’ latest film, ‘Calm Beneath Castles,’ features some athletes who aren’t afraid to show a little skin.

Written by Will Brendza November 18, 2024

Icon’s ‘Kids Ski Free Week’: $0 Lift Tickets for Rippers Under 12

For an entire week in December, kids can ski for free at any of these 15 resorts scattered across the country.

Written by Will Brendza November 18, 2024

Ski Independent Mountains, Avoid Big Pass Problems: Indy Pass Review

With over 230+ partner resorts, the Indy Pass didn’t just change where I ride — it shifted my winter ski season experience entirely.

Written by Sam Morse November 18, 2024

Aspen, Snowmass Open Saturday, Nov. 23 — 5 Days Ahead of Schedule

Colorado’s ski resorts are quickly opening as ski season gets underway — and early snowstorms have made it possible for Aspen and Snowmass to open early.

Written by Will Brendza November 15, 2024

Mammut Avalanche Beacon Recall: Switch Defect Could Be Deadly

A malfunction could prevent some transmitters from sending an emergency signal, potentially endangering a user caught in an avalanche.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 14, 2024

The Best Axes for Splitting Wood of 2024

We tested the best axes in the world from Gransfors Bruk, Fiskars, Helko Werk, Hults Bruk, and more, to help you find the right tool…

Written by Nick Bruckbauer November 13, 2024

Helly Hansen: 50% off past-season favorites

Helly Hansen is giving up to 50% off its past-season styles. Quantities are limited, so act now.

Attention US Skiers: Win 1 of 2 Pairs of Ultra-Limited Atomic & Arc’teryx ‘Grottoflage’ Pow Skis

For the first time, Atomic and Arc’teryx have come together to collaborate on the Maverick 115 Cti powder ski that will only be sold in…

Written by Will Brendza November 11, 2024

It All Started With a Near-Death Experience: The Toe-Pin Ski Binding Turns 40

No ski manufacturer wanted anything to do with Fritz Barthel’s minimalistic toe-pin binding system when he first invented it. And, 40 years later, it’s become…

Written by Will Brendza November 06, 2024