Winter

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 Avi 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

Why I’m Skipping the Powder Frenzy This Spring and Harvesting Corn Instead

Yes, powder days are a great experience. But to those in the know, its spring sibling — corn —can be as good or better. Here’s…

Written by Alex Silgalis April 04, 2022

A Slopeside Taproom: The Traveling ‘BeerCat’ Is Back This Weekend

This snow-traveling pub is bringing suds to the slopes — literally. Meet the brewery built into a custom 1987 traveling snowcat.

Written by Mary Murphy March 31, 2022

Vail Resorts Acquires First European Ski Area With Swiss Property

Over the weekend, Vail announced its first resort acquisition in Europe. It plans to add Switzerland’s Andermatt-Sedrun to the 2022-2023 Epic Pass.

Written by Sam Anderson March 29, 2022

Arapahoe Basin Throws Big Birthday Ski Bash to Celebrate 75 Years

Arapahoe Basin’s 75th birthday party should be a banger. The weekend-long festivities run April 1-3 at the local ski haven.

Written by Sam Anderson March 28, 2022

No Pass Needed: Skydiver on Skis Leaps to Lift Chair-Access Run

Sky-skiing? Ski-diving? You’ve never seen anything like this quick Red Bull clip.

Written by Sam Anderson March 25, 2022

Crash Edit: Faction’s Ski Wipeout Reel Is as Fun as It Sounds

It ain’t all perfect landings and clean lines.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 24, 2022

Submit Shred Video, Win Sponsorship From Teton Gravity Research: Here’s How

Teton Gravity Research gives youth riders and skiers a chance to join its team and film tour with the 2022 Grom Contest. Here’s how to…

Written by Sam Anderson March 24, 2022

Watch ‘The Last Ski Maker in Scotland’ Revive a Lost Craft

‘The Last Ski Maker in Scotland’ follows the founder of a microski company on his mission to keep sustainable, handmade ski craft alive.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 21, 2022

Watch the Speed Skating World Record: 60+ MPH on Ice, With Red Bull

Ice skating at highway speeds? Who else but Red Bull would make it happen? Answer: Kjeld Nuis, who appears to have just broken his own…

Written by Sam Anderson March 18, 2022

REI Member Moment Sale: Save 20% on Spring Gear Essentials

REI Co-op members can enjoy 20% off one full-price item and an extra 20% off one REI Outlet item. The coupon event runs form March 18…

Written by GJ Staff March 18, 2022

‘I Am XTRATUF’: McKenna Peterson Is a Master of the Sea and Snow

Water comes in many forms, and McKenna Peterson has built her life around it. She conquers sea and snow as the captain of a salmon…

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