Winter

Free Gear Fridays: Hit the Slopes With Mountain Hardwear’s Powabunga 32 Pack Giveaway

This week, two lucky winners will receive a Powabunga 32 Pack from Mountain Hardwear!

Written by GJ Staff December 03, 2021

Natural Selection Tour 2022: Location, Course Preview, and Teaser Reel

Travis Rice’s backcountry-based snowboard competition — the Natural Selection Tour — is back for 2022. Here’s what we know so far.

Written by Mary Murphy December 03, 2021

Mountaineers Log 1st Ascent in Pakistan, Ski Down Without Supplemental O2

Red Bull’s recently released adventure film ‘Doo Sar: A Karakoram Ski Expedition’ documents the action-packed first ascent and descent of Yawash Sar II, a 20,000-foot…

Written by Jilli Cluff December 02, 2021

The Polar Grit X Pro Is a Wrist-Based Navigator, Trainer, and Fitness Tracker

Polar raises the bar with the Grit X Pro multisport watch. It now has built-in GPS and navigation, improved heart-rate tracking, and a rugged build.

Free Snow Chains? Major Retailer Offers an Amazing Deal

Some state laws mandate the use of snow chains under certain road conditions. Tire store Les Schwab can help you prepare (possibly at no cost).

Written by Sam Anderson December 01, 2021

Trees at Speed: Candide Thovex Goes Full Send Into Ski Season

Watch Candide Thovex send an outrageous line with casual grace, deft style, and one massive jump in ‘Swiss Trees.’

Written by Sam Anderson November 29, 2021

REI Cyber Sale: Save Up to 50% on Outdoor Gear All Week

The REI Cyber Sale offers some of the best deals of the year. Save up to 50% on winter apparel, drinkware, camping favorites, and much…

Written by GJ Staff November 27, 2021

Must-Have Warmth With Major Style: Kari Traa Rose Half-Zip Base Layer Review

Norwegian ski brand Kari Traa has perfected the art of the half-zip base layer. Read our Kari Traa Rose Half-Zip Base Layer review.

Written by Mary Murphy November 24, 2021

‘Glacier Friday’: 66 North Says No Discounts, Just Donations

The Icelandic brand 66 North continues its ‘Glacier Friday’ tradition by donating 25% of its Black Friday proceeds to protect dwindling floes in its home…

Written by Sam Anderson November 24, 2021

Helicopter Rescues Entire Expedition From World’s 7th-Highest Mountain

Helicopters scrambled to rescue 25 people from the Himalaya’s seventh-highest mountain.

Written by Sam Anderson November 22, 2021

High School Freshman Kai Jones Celebrates End of Year With ‘Yearbook’ Ski Edit

Kai Jones has skied some pretty insane terrain this year. But that shouldn’t be a surprise given he became a pro athlete at 11 years…

Written by Mary Murphy November 22, 2021

Free Gear Fridays: Suit Up in Stio’s Environ Kit and Skillet Jacket Giveaway

Here at GearJunkie, we test a lot of gear. And we’re fortunate to test new, cutting-edge products. Now, we want to give you the chance…

Watch 2 US Cyclists’ Journey Up Peru’s 18,000-Foot Peak in ‘Auzangate’

Led by two Cusco bike guides, two U.S. cyclists set off to conquer one of Peru’s highest peaks in Pearl Izumi’s “SHARED TERRITORY” series.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 17, 2021

USA Skimo Announces Qualifying Events for Ski Mountaineering Ahead of 2026 Olympics

A new winter sport is coming to the Olympics. And USA Skimo organizers have just announced its first qualifying events for U.S. athletes.

Written by Mary Murphy November 17, 2021

16 Ski Resorts Opening This Week: Where to Ski in the West and East

The 2021-2022 winter season is just getting started. Here’s where to get your snow fix — with the latest resorts opening this week.

Written by Mary Murphy November 17, 2021

DPS Ski Ambassador Shreds Pristine Slopes in ‘Fuel’ Trailer Ahead of SLC Premiere

‘Fuel’ is a powder-packed film featuring DPS athlete Madison Rose Ostergren. It premieres Nov. 16, 2021, at SLC’s Lone Pine Gear Exchange.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 16, 2021

Swiss Skier Sarah Hoefflin Stars in Clever ‘Street Skiing’ Short

What’s the best part about living in a small ski town in the Swiss Alps? You can ski to dinner. Sarah Hoefflin shows us how…

Written by Mary Murphy November 16, 2021

Ouray Ice Park Overcomes Rockfall, Community Discord to Open for the Season

This summer, extensive repairs and cleanup at the Ouray Ice Park generated friction between multiple stakeholders. Although collaboration between public and private interests often proved…

Written by Sam Anderson November 15, 2021

Freeski Phenom Candide Thovex Wows in ‘Some Laps in the Park’

Watch the inimitable freeskier Candide Thovex jump, corkscrew, and straightline moguls in this short but sick powder teaser.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 15, 2021

Alex Honnold & Cody Townsend Join Forces, Link Crater to Mt. Whitney on ‘Uncomfortable’ Route

From Badwater Basin to the top of Mt. Whitney, Townsend and Honnold gain nearly 14,800 ft of elevation by human power alone — if they…

Written by Jilli Cluff November 10, 2021

Kids Outgrow Their Ski Gear: Here’s What to Do With It

Your (or your kids’) past-season gear can keep a kid warm and dry during their first ski or snowboard lesson via SOS Outreach and the…

Written by Natasha Buffo November 09, 2021

Scan Your Face for Custom 3D-Printed Ski Goggles: Smith Launches ‘Imprint’ Tech

Smith claims custom 3D-printed ski goggles, featuring first-to-market tech, can increase comfort, remove pressure points, and reduce light leakage.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 09, 2021

‘Dear Rider’ Chronicles the Life of Snowboarding Great Jake Burton Carpenter

The Red Bull Media House documentary ‘Dear Rider,’ is an intimate portrait of snowboarding visionary Jake Burton Carpenter.

Written by Mary Murphy November 09, 2021

Free Gear Fridays: Sweet Protection Trooper 2Vi MIPS Helmet and Boondock RIG Goggles Giveaway

Here at GearJunkie, we test a lot of gear. And we’re fortunate to test new, cutting-edge products. Now, we want to give you the chance…

Skeletal Remains in Rocky Mountain National Park May Solve 38-Year-Old Mystery

Officials believe skeletal remains found on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park belong to a West German ski mountaineer who disappeared in the…

Written by Sam Anderson November 05, 2021

Watch ‘The Ultimate Run,’ the Best Ski Vid Yet of 2021

Freeskier Markus Eder shreds seamlessly between sheer faces, titanic glacial blocks, and powdery front country, plus the snow-covered terrain of a mining museum in ‘The…

Written by Andrew Marshall November 04, 2021