Winter

Smartwool Athletes Bring Artistic Flair to Their Favorite Ski and Snowboard Socks

Smartwool’s winter socks showcase the attention to detail and artistic flair from its team of skiers and snowboarders.

Written by Sponsored Post February 15, 2021

Get Behind the Scenes of Burton’s ‘One World’ Snowboarding Film

Immerse yourself in the behind-the-scenes action on Burton’s ‘One World’ world tour snowboarding film.

Written by Mary Murphy February 12, 2021

Check Out This ‘Unknown’ Ski Hill Locals Don’t Want You to Crash

Never heard of Mt. Cain ski hill? That’s OK — the locals don’t want you to. Matchstick Production’s ‘Frozen in Time’ film is an ode…

Written by Mary Murphy February 10, 2021

FIS Snowboard World Championship Moves From China to US

The FIS Snowboard World Championship has changed its location — and dates — due to the global pandemic.

Written by Mary Murphy February 10, 2021

‘Dear Competitors’: One Brand’s Call to Unite the Outdoor and Sports Apparel Industry

Think what would happen if GORE-TEX, The North Face, Swix, Norrona, and countless other brands all put their heads together. Kari Traa wants to unite…

Written by Mary Murphy February 10, 2021

Tecnica Cochise Boot Review: The Downhill Boot That Can Tour

Thanks to Tecnica’s re-designed Cochise, the first no-compromises downhill ski boot that a skier can also tour in, there’s now a one boot quiver for…

Written by Berne Broudy February 10, 2021

Kid Skier Kai Jones Gobbles Big Air in Teton Gravity Teaser

Teton Gravity Research enlisted 14-year-old pro skier Kai Jones to help bring its new Optics goggles to market.

Written by Mary Murphy February 09, 2021

Team Effort: Pros Weigh in on Salomon’s Best QST Ski Yet

When given a ‘blank slate,’ Salomon’s freeride athletes aimed to create the most balanced, stable, floatable, and powerful ski yet.

Written by Mary Murphy February 09, 2021

Natural Selection Tour Snowboard Finals: What the Pros Are Riding

Curious as to who’s in the finals and what the pros are riding? We’ve got an exclusive dive into Natural Selection’s pro snowboarders’ gear here.

Written by Drew Zieff February 08, 2021

Watch Live: Red Bull ‘Natural Selection’ Snowboard Comp Kicks Off Today

Travis Rice’s Natural Selection Tour is finally here, along with some fresh snow. Here’s how to watch.

Written by Mary Murphy and Drew Zieff February 04, 2021

3 Skiers Killed in Colorado Avalanche Found, Identified

Search-and-rescue teams worked through the day Wednesday to find missing skiers caught in an avalanche earlier this week.

Written by Mary Murphy February 04, 2021

Colorado’s Euro-Style Ski Traverse: The Hut-to-Hut ‘Interconnect Route’

This hut trip through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains is the closest you can get to skiing Europe without hopping a plane.

Written by Berne Broudy February 03, 2021

‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Spoof Brings Laughs to Ski Pack Testing

Mystery Ranch began filming its ‘Theater’ series last year. Now, the first episode is out, providing informational product overviews, testing feedback on its packs, and…

Written by Mary Murphy February 02, 2021

Interchangeable-Lens Ski Goggles: Top Picks to See Clearly This Season

In the last year, several brands came out with new goggle systems they felt could rock the interchangeable-lens world. We took four of them for…

Written by Cameron Martindell February 01, 2021

Voice Guidance Revolutionizes Avalanche Beacons With ORTOVOX ‘Diract’

The ORTOVOX Diract Voice is the first avalanche beacon that provides searchers with audible voice commands while in search mode. We inspected the device for…

Written by Sean McCoy February 01, 2021

Atomic Maverick, Maven Ski Review: Built to Shred North American Slopes

Designed in the U.S. for North American skiers, Atomic’s newest skis deliver epic days in all conditions on all terrain.

Written by Berne Broudy January 29, 2021

Watch: This 80-Year-Old Park Skier Is Still Ripping

The latest ski parody film, ‘Hotdoggin’ Hans,’ is worth a watch.

Written by Mary Murphy January 29, 2021

Natural Selection Tour Unveils Final ‘Wild Card’ Riders

Natural Selection is set to be one of the greatest backcountry-based pro snowboard comps of all time. And this week, two lucky athletes were given…

Written by Mary Murphy January 29, 2021

Camo on the Slopes: World-Class Skier David Wise Is Also a Pro Hunter

It’s not often an athlete hits the top level in two fields. But David Wise, a Gold Medal Olympic skier and First Lite Pro Team…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 28, 2021

Crazy Video: Brown Bear Chases Skier Down Resort Mountain

Unlike several videos before it, this phone footage from Romania shows a bear barreling down a snowy hill in pursuit of a skier. And yes,…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 25, 2021

Better Resort Runs: Season Equipment Aero Snowboard Review

The Season Equipment Aero snowboard excels at hardpacked groomer runs. By the end of the day, I was riding better than I had in years.

Written by Chelsey Magness January 25, 2021

Multiple Skiers Injured, 1 Severely, After 2 Chairlifts Fall in a Month

After two chairlifts from the same manufacturer fell from their cables, a certain chair component has gone under close inspection.

Written by Mary Murphy January 22, 2021

Copper Mountain Expands Uphill Ski Program

Looking for more off-the-beaten-path skiing options? Copper Mountain has a new uphill program just for you.

Written by Mary Murphy January 22, 2021

Watch: Pro Skiers Surf the Season’s Last Pow on Epic Road Trip

Four skiers, one camera, and 1,600 miles of North American wilderness: Faction’s latest film is a must-watch.

Written by Mary Murphy January 22, 2021

Action Filmmaking: Watch This Skier Make It Big

Freeride World Tour title? Check. Powder Video Award for Best Female Performance? Check. Learn what’s next for Elyse Saugstad in this Teton Gravity short film.

Written by Mary Murphy January 21, 2021

Waterproof Cushion and Flair: HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat Mid 2 GTX Review

Hoka’s Speedgoat Mid 2 GTX helps runners bridge the running season through big, snowy miles.

Written by Steve Graepel & Adam Ruggiero January 20, 2021

Burton Mine77 ‘Deep Winter’ Drop: Like Father, Like Son

Jake Burton Carpenter was a legend at home, in the workshop, and on the mountain. Now, his namesake brand’s Mine77 collection is paying homage with…

Written by Drew Zieff January 19, 2021

Lighter, Stronger Ski Helmet: Sweet Protection Revamps Pinnacle Grimnir

The Sweet Protection Grimnir leads the brand’s offerings with durability and advanced protection. And we got a first look test at the next-generation Grimnir, which…

Written by Sean McCoy January 18, 2021