Winter

SCARPA Recalls 2017 Maestrale Ski Boots

Earlier this week, SCARPA voluntarily recalled its fall 2017 Maestrale ski boots — but will repair them for free.

Written by Mary Murphy September 18, 2019

Watch: Ski Film Raises Winter Stoke to New High

Faction Skis’ newest film “The Collective” follows in the footsteps of its first film but provides even more gorgeous winter footage than before.

Written by Mary Murphy September 18, 2019

Transceiver Searching 101: Brush Up Your Avalanche Safety Skills

It’s always a good time to refresh your avalanche safety skills. And one of the core competencies is transceiver searching. This is how to search…

Written by Sean McCoy September 05, 2019

Western Mountaineering Puma Gore Sleeping Bag Review: Cold-Weather Killer

An abundance of warmth and room to spare make the Puma Gore WS Sleeping Bag a superior option for cold-weather pursuits. But get ready to…

Written by Alex Hansen September 04, 2019

Warren Miller’s ‘Timeless’ Has Us Dreaming of Winter

Winter is around the corner, and that means snow, mountains, and the newest Warren Miller flick. Watch the trailer and feel the stoke.

Written by Mallory Paige August 21, 2019

Trailer: 3 Snowboard Legends Trek Into the Wilds for TGR’s ‘Roadless’

Bryan Iguchi, Jeremy Jones, and Travis Rice went on a 10-day human-powered expedition into the Teton Wilderness. The result looks to be a snowboard film we…

Written by Sean McCoy August 15, 2019

Vollebak Unveils Trippy, Color-Shifting Waterproof Layer

Lasers and more than 2 billion ‘disruptively-structured microscopic glass spheres’ come together to make a wind- and waterproof shell unlike any we’ve ever seen.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 14, 2019

Polish Man Plans to Ski Everest Without Supplemental O2

Andrzej Bargiel plans to climb and descend Mount Everest this fall without removing his skis.

Written by Sean McCoy August 13, 2019

Save 60% on Fleece: Massive 3-Day Sale Starts Now at Backcountry

Backcountry discounted fleece up to 60 percent for its 72-hour sale. With great deals and cooler weather coming, it’s a good time to stock up…

Written by Sponsored Post August 09, 2019

Reduce Brain Slosh, Increase Safety: New ‘Collar’ Makes Bold Claims

Already making its way into popular high school contact sports, the Q Collar purports to make the brain safer within the wearer’s skull. And it…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 08, 2019

Attention Skiers: Take Colorado’s ‘SnowStang’ Bus to Beat Traffic

In an effort to ease the dreaded I-70 congestion, the Colorado Department of Transportation will test out a dedicated bus service to select ski areas…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 06, 2019

Trailer: TGR’s 2019 Ski Flick Is a High-Energy Romp Into ‘WINTERLAND’

Teton Gravity Research’s 2019 ski film trailer just dropped. Titled ‘WINTERLAND,’ it looks to be a high-speed blast into the powdery white.

Written by Sean McCoy July 30, 2019

Vail Resorts Adds 17 Ski Areas Across East Coast, Heartland

Vail Resorts will acquire 100 percent of Peak Resorts, extending the Epic Pass’s reach across the Midwest and Eastern Seaboard.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 22, 2019

Here’s How to Text Lindsey Vonn — Because She Just Asked You To

The former American Olympic skiing phenom promises she did not get hacked. She just wants to hear from her ‘true fans.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 09, 2019

Watch: 1st Ski-BASE Jump Sets World Record From Mont Blanc Summit

On June 24, Matthais Giraud set two records in one jump: the highest ski-BASE jump and the first ski-BASE of the Alps Trilogy.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 25, 2019

Yvon Chouinard’s ‘Some Stories’ Book Review: A Call to Action

Yvon Chouinard’s latest book, ‘Some Stories,’ tells the tale of a lifelong generalist both in work and play. And it ends with a strong call…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 12, 2019

Skiing a Power Plant Looks Surprisingly Fun: Watch

Copenhagen, Denmark’s newest ski resort, is in a very unique location: the roof of a waste-to-energy power plant. Pro skier Jesper Tjäder shows how much fun…

Written by Sean McCoy June 12, 2019

‘Eagle Flight’ Takes No. 1: GoPro Top 10 Moments of Winter

GoPro rewinds winter with this top 10 montage. Watch sick ski drops, incredible winter landscapes, and awe-inspiring wildlife.

Written by Nate Mitka June 07, 2019

‘Can’t Ski Vegas’ Film Presents the Ultimate Bachelor Party

Instead of the typical Vegas bachelor party, one crazy adventurer decides to raft a supposedly frozen river in the Canadian Rockies to find beautiful ski…

Written by Nate Mitka May 21, 2019

Sail-to-Ski in British Columbia: Gear for a North American Epic

After returning from an 8-day adventure along the Sunshine Coast, our writer shares the key pieces of gear that he used to sail to remote…

Written by Andy Cochrane May 15, 2019

World’s First Electric Snowcat: PistenBully 100 E

PistenBully is a major manufacturer of the groomers that keep ski areas in pristine condition. And with the 100 E, the world of ski resorts…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 14, 2019

Watch: Jimmy Chin and Cody Townsend Climb, Ski Grand Teton

At 13,776 feet, the Grand Teton towers over its namesake national park. Considered a testpiece of ski-mountaineering, Jimmy Chin and Cody Townsend ice climb up…

Written by Nate Mitka May 10, 2019

Biggest Ski Pass Ever: ‘Snowpass’ Spans 9 Countries, Over 100 Resorts

Snowpass gives skiers and snowboarders access to more than one hundred resorts in Europe for less than $500.

Written by Nate Mitka May 08, 2019

Highest Quarterpipe to Banked Landing: David Wise Sets Skiing World Record

David Wise gets some crazy liftoff for this quarterpipe jump — 38 feet and 4 inches, to be exact. It’s hard to believe how high…

Written by Nate Mitka April 26, 2019

Candide Thovex: Behind the Scenes of ‘Ski the World’

Who needs snow to skI? Watch Candide Thovex drop in on desert spines as part of last year’s ‘Quattro 2’ video.

Written by Nate Mitka April 26, 2019

Cody Townsend Channels His Inner Kilian for Whistler Traverse

The Spearhead Traverse in British Columbia is 20 miles long with 5,033 feet of elevation gain. Naturally, goofball Cody Townsend went all-out skimo racer for…

Written by Nate Mitka April 24, 2019