Winter

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

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

Sweet Protection Durden RIG Goggle Review: 2 Winter Seasons of Testing

The Sweet Protection Durden RIG snow goggle has been part of my go-to ski kit for two seasons. It’s still going strong.

Written by Sean McCoy August 17, 2023

Line 172 Women’s Pandora 104 Ski Review: A Confidence-Building All-Mountain Ski

The freshest version of this all-mountain ski sets a high bar among women’s-specific designs for a wide spectrum of conditions and terrain.

Written by Sarah Stubbe August 16, 2023

Jones Women’s Solution Splitboard Review: Powerhouse for Big Terrain and Missions, Season After Season

The Jones Women’s Solution Splitboard is a solid, technical women’s-specific design for all types of backcountry terrain, variable snow, and big days.

Written by Morgan Tilton August 15, 2023

Stranda Women’s Descender Snowboard Review: Stout, Poppy All-Mountain Ripper

For confidently charging mountain terrain in myriad conditions, the Women’s Descender Snowboard from Stranda Snowboards is among my favorite rides.

Written by Morgan Tilton August 14, 2023

Ski Pole Straps Are Controversial: We Test LEKI’s Solution

The LEKI Spitfire Vario 3D ski pole’s integrated connection with LEKI’s Copper S ski glove gives skiers a logical solution to the age-old ski pole…

Written by Sean McCoy August 11, 2023

Patagonia Men’s Untracked Jacket Review: A Cold-Weather Shell to Crush Big Mountains

Patagonia’s Untracked ski jacket is a bomber, downhill ski jacket and one of its first products made with GORE-TEX’s sustainably designed ePE membrane.

Written by Will Brendza August 10, 2023

Patagonia Men’s Untracked Bibs Review: Bombproof, Flashy, and Saving the Planet

The Patagonia Untracked bibs are a stellar choice ripping around in-bounds — and they’re the first snow-sport bibs ever made with GORE-TEX’s eco-friendly ePE membrane.

Written by Will Brendza August 08, 2023

Salomon Shift Pro 110 AT Women’s Freeride Ski Boots Review: A Hybrid Boot for Powder Days and Experienced-to-Expert Skiers

The Shift Pro 110 AT supports expert skiers looking for simple transitions, stability, and bold looks.

Written by Makena Gross August 07, 2023

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Sells to Local Investment Group

The iconic Wyoming resort has been owned by the Kemmerer family for 3 decades. The new owners are also residents of Teton County.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 04, 2023

Hiker Dies in Wet Slide Avalanche in Calif., Third Snow Fatality in 3 Weeks

After historic snowfall, California’s high country still poses major risks to hikers, climbers, and skiers according to search and rescue teams — a recent avalanche fatality…

Written by Will Brendza July 10, 2023

Out of Business: Bluebird Backcountry Announces Permanent Closure

Three winters after its launch, Bluebird Backcountry ski area says its remote location and funding issues have forced it out of business.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 10, 2023

Stoko K1 Summit Supportive Tights Review: Knee Surgery to Splitboarding in 3 Months Flat

Toss out your other knee braces — the Stoko K1 Summit tights are a near-perfect solution for those of us who need a bit more…

Written by Nick Belcaster and Riley Marshall June 12, 2023

You Want Me to Rappel on That? Petzl RAD Line, Mammut Glacier Cord Head-to-Head Review

6mm hyperstatic cords like the Mammut Glacier Cord and Petzl RAD Line offer big benefits to mountaineers and backcountry skiers — but they come with…

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 30, 2023

Cooler Than Skijoring? In New Zealand, Ride a Horse on Your Next Ski Approach

Forget driving into the backcountry. Or skinning in. Instead, rise a horse. This Kiwi-produced short film from Patagonia tells how.

Written by Mary Murphy May 18, 2023

Seas to Skis: Norrøna’s Got Gear and Adventure Travel to Go With It

The 96-year-old adventure clothing brand gets into the adventure travel business to expand its earth-first mission.

Written by Cameron Martindell May 15, 2023

‘Translucent’ Mountain Pack for All-Season Action: The North Face Phantom 38 Review

The updated North Face Phantom 38 Backpack attaches every tool you’ll need for mountaineering, ski touring, and backpacking if you don’t mind it getting dirty.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 08, 2023

Watch an Extreme Skier Muse on Mortality in ‘Tempting Fear’

The film focuses on the late Andreas Fransson, blending stunning ski footage with intimate musings on fear in 25 meaningful minutes.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 04, 2023

The North Face Finally Delivers Himalayan Suit for Female Mountaineers

Despite the large number of female mountaineers, there are virtually no suit options to match.

Written by Mary Murphy May 04, 2023

Learning How to Sit-Ski, With Freeskier Trevor Kennison

A lifelong skier takes a step — or rather a seat — way outside his comfort zone.

Written by Aaron Bible May 01, 2023

Built to Run in Norwegian Cold: Norrøna Senja Running Collection Review

Norrøna’s Senja line is its first running-specific series. It’s purpose-built for running in rugged terrain and weather like its Norwegian namesake would demand.

Written by Bergen Tjossem April 25, 2023