Winter

Splitboarding the ‘Ring of Fire’: Gear We Used to Shred 12 Volcanoes in 30 Days

In spring 2021, filmmaker Nick Cahill set out on a mission to splitboard up 12 volcanoes in the Northwest and ride down them in less…

Written by Mike Misselwitz August 10, 2022

Red Bull Athletes Swarm The Nines With Pops of Color

What happens when you equip some of the world’s best winter athletes with a rainbow of smoke flares? Red Bull’s creative team had to know.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 29, 2022

‘Safety Check’ on PIEPS and Black Diamond Avi Beacons Becomes Official Recall

On April 16, Black Diamond and PIEPS asked owners of multiple avalanche transceivers to perform safety checks. Here’s what you need to know.

Written by Sam Anderson July 28, 2022

Austrian Court Rules Tourist Who Caught COVID at Ski Resort May Be Compensated

On July 25, an Austrian court ruled at least one tourist who got COVID-19 at the Tyrol resort could get compensation.

Written by Sam Anderson July 27, 2022

Summer Skimo? Watch 2 Ski Mountaineers Attack, Flail on Emmons Glacier

If you’re gonna forget your permit, your ski poles, and dry heave on a remote mountainside, the views had better be worth it.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 18, 2022

Wishing for Winter? Look Back at Natural Selection 2022 With Travis Rice

Grab a cold one, cozy on up, and let snowboarding’s brightest young stars transport you back to the days of bluebird skies and alpenglow.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 12, 2022

Hiker Films Massive Glacier Collapse in Kyrgyzstan

If you have avalanche footie more epic than this, we want to see it. (But we doubt you do.)

Written by Sam Anderson July 11, 2022

IOC Announces New Skiing Events to Debut at 2026 Olympics

On June 24, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced three new events coming to the 2026 Olympics this winter.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 28, 2022

Woman Vies for Second-Ever Ski Descent of K2

Sarah Strattan reached the base camp of K2 on June 24, where she will prepare to climb up the mountain — with a pair of…

Written by Andrew McLemore June 27, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of Waterproof Deck Boots From XTRATUF

This week, two lucky winners will receive a pair of XTRATUF Ankle Sport Deck Boots to equip them for their next on-water adventure.

BCA Recalls Avy Beacons: Switches ‘May Fall Off’

Backcountry Access (BCA) today recalled ‘a small number’ of Tracker4 avalanche beacons because their on/off switches may fall off.

Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2022

This Amazon Employee Delivers Packages on Skis

Meet Helmut ‘Heli’ Edelmauer. He’s not your typical Amazon delivery driver. He ferries packages in Austria on skis.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 18, 2022

Electric Snowmobile Revolution: Taiga Nomad Review

In March, Taiga delivered its Nomad electric snowmobile. Later in 2022, it will ship its Ekko electric mountain sled, Atlas hybrid sled, and Orca personal…

Written by Berne Broudy May 13, 2022

Mountaineers Complete Ski Tour, BASE and Wingsuit Jumps in Arctic Circle

One Polish athlete is attempting something epic this month: a self-sufficient ski tour expedition that will encompass climbing, skiing, and BASE jumping in the Arctic…

Written by Mary Murphy May 06, 2022

Skiers, Trade In Your ‘Forever Chemical’ Bad Wax for Safer Stuff: Here’s How

This May, mountainFLOW eco-wax’s takeback program gives skiers and snowboarders two ways to get rid of their toxic waxes all month.

Written by Sam Anderson May 03, 2022

Still Shredding: 96-Year-Old Skier Nails Goal, Skis 96 Days This Season

At almost 100 years old, Utah native Junior Bounous has skied more lines in a single season than most of us could ever dream of.

Written by Jilli Cluff May 02, 2022

After 33 Years, Grand Targhee Cat Skiing Makes Way for Lift Access

The legendary and beloved cat skiing experience at Grand Targhee will run no more.

Written by Hrisafie Hariklea Hadgis April 27, 2022

Striving for More Sustainability in Manufacturing, Rossignol Creates Its First Recyclable Ski

Lots of brands throw around the word ‘sustainable’ and ‘recycled.’ And brands in the ski industry are no exception. However, Rossignol today is backing up…

Written by Mary Murphy April 22, 2022

Vote for Best Search & Rescue, Raise Money for SAR Teams

Rocky Talkie will distribute $25,000 among four finalist teams for the 2021 Search and Rescue Award. Vote for a chance to win free radios, and…

Written by Sam Anderson April 21, 2022

First Black Pro Snowboarder Russel Winfield Wants You to Join Him on the Slopes

‘My Ikon: My Ride’ follows legendary snowboarder Russell Winfield and junior rider LJ Henriquez on a shared mission to diversify and grow the snowboarding community.

Written by Hrisafie Hariklea Hadgis April 21, 2022

Watch Sledder Shred Old Army Base, Then Send Loop-the-Loop

This short but epic cut follows elite snowmobiler Levi LaVallee as he builds and then sends a 30-foot loop-the-loop in Quebec.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 20, 2022

Planning to Ski Next Year? Buy Your Passes Now!

If you like saving money and scoring deals, you should purchase your winter 2022/2023 ski passes. Lock in the lowest prices of the year now.…

Written by Heather Hendricks April 15, 2022

Natural Selection Tour Stop 3: How to Watch

Tune in at 2 p.m. ET today to watch the world’s best snowboarders duke it out for the 2022 Natural Selection Tour title at the…

Written by Heather Hendricks April 13, 2022

16-Year-Old Snowboarder Lands the World’s First Backside 2160

On April 9, 16-year-old Hiroto Ogiwara carved an indelible mark in snowboarding history by landing the first-ever backside 2160.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 12, 2022

‘Black Tie’ Gear Delivery Debuts Rentals in 4 Big Mountain Towns: MTB, 4×4, Moto, and More

North America’s largest ski and snowboard rental delivery service swaps snow sports for sunshine in its new summer rental program.

Written by Sam Anderson April 12, 2022

Watch Snowboarder Reira Iwabuchi Become the First Woman to Land a Frontside Triple 1260

On April 5, 2022, at The Nines Crans-Montana, 20-year-old snowboarder Reira Iwabuchi became the first woman to land a frontside triple 1260.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 11, 2022

‘Record-Breaking’ Public Response Delays Contested Utah Gondola

A record 14,000 public comments halted progress on a controversial traffic mitigation project in Salt Lake City’s Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Written by Sam Anderson April 07, 2022

Olympian Bode Miller Launches Ski Brand: Meet Peak Ski Company

Six-time Olympic medalist and famed alpine ski racer Bode Miller and ski resort exec Andy Wirth have teamed up to create a direct-to-consumer ski brand,…

Written by Mary Murphy April 06, 2022