Winter

Faction Hits Alta: 12 Athletes, 1 Mountain, and a Spring Session for the Ages

Watch the Faction Collective go to Alta Ski Resort and tear it up on one of Utah’s most infamous powder playgrounds.

Written by Will Brendza November 03, 2022

Brutal Injuries Couldn’t Stop This Halfpipe Skier

Three-time Olympian Aaron Blunck reflects on his injuries, his comeback, and the healing power of backcountry skiing.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 02, 2022

Getting Rowdy on the Perrons de Vallorcine: Jones Athlete Sends It in Chamonix

Watch Jones Snowboards ambassador Julien ‘Pica’ Herry get rowdy on the Perrons de Vallorcine in Chamonix, France.

Written by Will Brendza November 02, 2022

The Unknown ‘Mountain State’: A Peek Inside Nevada’s Wild Backcountry Skiing

Most people don’t think of skiing when they look at Nevada. But professional skier Josh Daiek couldn’t think of anything else. So he and a…

Written by Rebecca Ross November 01, 2022

Gift the Best Travel Backpack, Vibrant Winter Apparel, and More From Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi gear is known for its bright colors and unique patterns. Those visual cues showcase the brand’s use of scrap fabrics that might otherwise end…

Backcountry Winter Gear Favorites: Prepare for the Slopes (and Après)

This Backcountry gear can help you hit the slopes with the upper hand against the elements this winter.

‘Tis the Season! Watch a Full Frontal Naked Ski Lap at Bluebird Backcountry

Bluebird Backcountry’s ‘Boot Tan Fest’ invited women backcountry skiers for a day of showing up and showing out — in the buff. Now, a documentary…

Written by Sam Anderson October 28, 2022

What It Means to Be a Ski Racer: Hear From 3 Pro Alpine Ski Athletes

‘To be a world-class athlete, you first need to feel human.’

Written by Rebecca Ross October 28, 2022

Watch Shredding and Surfing Merge in Quiksilver’s ‘Surf the Mountain’ Film

What’s it like to snowboard and surf with a fun crew in British Columbia? You’ll find out in this action-packed montage.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 27, 2022

How to Ski the Extremes of Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Now 61 years old, the ski area on Crested Butte peak still reigns among the most extreme nationwide.

Written by Morgan Tilton October 27, 2022

In ‘Eulogy of a Steep Skier,’ Risking Avalanches for Epic Turns

Looking for a video that takes you for a ride both thrilling and endearing? Look no further than this Norway ski adventure.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 27, 2022

At 16, Jenna Walker Connects to Family in ‘The Joy of Snowboarding’

It’s not just the tricks that make this short vid — it’s the exultation of a mother and daughter celebrating each other in the mountains.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 26, 2022

A Longtime Mountain Athlete Reflects on Skiing, Fatherhood in ‘Alpine Souls’

Didi Haase loved skiing big, stupid, 50-degree faces. But when he became a parent, his whole outlook changed.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 26, 2022

‘Pursuit of Soul 2’ Trailer: Midwest Skiing Film Coming Soon

Indy Pass and Teton Gravity Research highlight the ski culture in eight unique Midwest ski destinations in this upcoming film.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 24, 2022

Sick Jumps, Clean Lines in Trailer for New Snowboard Film

Danny Davis, Brock Crouch, Elena Hight, and others catch big air in the trailer for ARK, a snowboarding film hitting festivals this season.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 24, 2022

2023 Anon M4.S Goggle Review: Securely Snap Into a Dozen Stellar Lens Options

Anon’s latest goggles, the Anon M4.S, have high-contrast lens technology and magnetic interchange system, plus a slimmer, women’s-specific fit.

Written by Mary Murphy October 21, 2022

Following Their True North — Canada Approves New Cat Skiing Operation

For the first time since 2014, Canada has approved a new cat skiing operation. Powder Renegade Lodge. set to open in the 2024-2025 season, will…

Written by Alex Silgalis October 21, 2022

Black Diamond Presents ‘Why We Rise’: Athletes at Dawn Patrol

Black Diamond presents ‘Why We Rise,’ a video that shows us what can be accomplished when we rise well before the crack of dawn.

Written by Rebecca Ross October 21, 2022

Professional Family Shredding on ‘7 Steps to Paradise’ Run

What’s the crux of skiing down Glacier National Park’s most famous line? For this family, it’s doing so while caring for a 6-month-old baby.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 21, 2022

Follow Skiers, Riders Through Billows of Pow in ‘Float’ by Giro Sport Design

With many perspectives and a jammin’ soundtrack, ‘Float’ from Giro Sport Design will make you head for the mountains.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 21, 2022

Strictly’s ‘Delete’ Ski Film: Where Pow and Street Meet

‘Delete’ is a confluence of gnarliness that’s hard to describe, as athletes tear it up in the streets and on big mountains.

Written by Will Brendza October 20, 2022

The North Face Takes Alaskan Snowboarding Film ‘Free Rider’ on Tour

Victor de Le Rue and Sam Anthamatten star in the latest documentary from The North Face, coming to theaters around the world this fall.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 20, 2022

Surreal Style Meets Killer Snowboarding in ‘Landscape’

Freeriders looking for some preseason inspiration need search no more: K2 Snowboards brings the stoke with its latest vid.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 20, 2022

Blizzard Black Pearl 88 Skis Review: Fast All-Mountain Performer With Improved Flex

We recently tested the 2022-2023 Blizzard Black Pearl 88 women’s ski, and it remains a sturdy, versatile, all-mountain champion ski.

Written by Mary Murphy October 20, 2022

Ski Season Kickoff: ‘Wild Mountain’ Is First to Open in North America

Wild Mountain in Minnesota kicked off North America’s ski season this year, opening on Oct. 18 — its second-earliest opening day of all time.

Written by Will Brendza October 19, 2022

Learn What Ski Patrol Life in Powdery Big Sky, Montana, Is All About

Walk a mile in a ski patroller’s boots with this Helly Hansen video, set at Montana’s Big Sky Resort.

Written by Sam Anderson October 19, 2022

The 10 Best Used Cars for the Snow

If you need an affordable vehicle that was engineered to thrive in the winter, check out our choices for the best used cars for the…

Written by Derek Mau October 19, 2022

Kai Jones Soars and Somersaults in TGR’s 2022 ‘Magic Hour’ Segment

With ski segments in Jackson, Alaska, and British Columbia, a new video of Kai Jones’ jaw-dropping stunts makes it clear that the 15-year-old deserves the…

Written by Andrew McLemore October 19, 2022