Sleek Yet Fully Featured: Norrona Lofoten GORE-TEX Pro Jacket Review
Will a $700 jacket make you a better skier or snowboarder? The answer may surprise you.
Skin Slopes, Stomp Tricks at 2022 Red Bull Raid: Skiers Everywhere Urged to Apply
Buckle up for the 2022 Red Bull Raid. Registration is open to all; the skimo/freeride competition hits Palisades Tahoe for one day in early March.
The Best Women’s Ski Bibs of 2022
We hit the slopes to find the best women’s ski bibs of 2022. Whether you snowboard, ski, or play in the backcountry, we’ve got you covered.
Faction Crushers Ski Steeps in the Dolomites: POV Edit
Faction Skis shows us what threading needles high up in the Dolomites looks like from the skier’s point of view.
First Fully Customizable, Modular Helmet for Skiing & Biking: What Is ‘Bridger’?
The new Bridger Highline modular helmet lets users swap between bike- and ski-style shells with a patent-pending retention system.
Rent Your Kit With GORE-TEX’s New ‘Outerwear on Demand’ Program
Having the option to rent a ski jacket instead of buy is huge, and maybe the ultimate convenience for infrequent skiers, travelers, and more. That’s what GORE-TEX hopes to achieve with its new apparel rental program.
Teaching Kids How to Ski on a Shoestring Budget
Skiing with your kids? These easy hacks show you how to save money in three key areas: gear, resort fees, and time.
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Third Time’s a Charm: Devin Logan on Being a US Olympic Ski Veteran, Skiing’s Future, and More
When a pro skier stops mid-run to do an interview, you know it’s gonna be good. Enter Vermont-raised, U.S. pro freeskier Devin Logan.
Trail Fuel: Snowboarder Jeremy Jones Shares Recipe for Homemade Adventure Snack
Haven’t found your favorite trail mix yet? Take it from a pro and make your own: Jeremy Jones shares the recipe for a snack mix that he swears by.
‘Pretty Tight’: Watch Candide Thovex Squeeze Through Tiny Couloirs
It seems like Candide Thovex can take any terrain at the speed of gravity. Don’t think so? Watch him thread ‘pretty tight’ couloirs pell-mell.
A Pro Snowboarder Talks Mindfulness in Competition, in the Backcountry, and Beyond
Snowboarding and mindfulness go hand in hand. At least, according to pro snowboarder Jamie Anderson. We spoke with Anderson to learn how.
First Look: Marker’s New ISI (Intuitive Step In) Touring Binding Technology Makes Clicking In Easier
Trying to get your touring ski boot lined up with your touring binding pins can be stressful, especially when you’re perched precariously on the off-camber edge of a mountain top getting ready to drop an uncomfortably steep descent.
The Best Women’s Ski Pants of 2022
We tested the best women’s ski pants for both resort and backcountry. Top picks are from The North Face, Arc’teryx, Helly Hansen, and more.
Faction Skis Seeks Female Freeski Talent for Next ‘Faction X’ Team
In a big step for the brand, Faction is putting more effort into featuring women in skiing with its latest contest (and yes, winners will get skis).
Q&A With Benji Alexander: Jamaica’s First Alpine Ski Racer Is Going to the Olympics
The 2022 Olympics will see several big firsts. But maybe none as interesting as what Team Jamaica is bringing to the table. Check out our interview with Jamaica’s first alpine ski athlete.
Win an Epic Ski Getaway at RED Mountain Resort
On February 7, one lucky winner and a guest will score lift tickets and lodging at the iconic RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia.
Drew Petersen Speaks to Mental Health in the Mountains in Salomon Short Film
Utah skier Drew Petersen almost died in a mountain accident in 2017. In the 4 years since, he’s navigated a fraught mental health landscape.
China to Launch a Robotic Skiing Insect at the Beijing Olympics, Because of Course
In what we can only assume is further evidence the end is nigh, Chinese engineers have ‘perfected’ a six-legged robot and will unleash its terror on the world at the Winter Olympics.
An Inside Look at the Premier Big Mountain Safety Class in the Country
“There’s this massive chasm between the current style of avalanche training and modern backcountry skiing. It just doesn’t meet the needs of many skiers,” said Zahan Billimoria, a Patagonia athlete and Exum guide, as we skinned up Granite Canyon in Teton National Park. “We need to abandon the curriculum and instead foster curiosity and collaboration in learning snow safety and understanding risks.”
Interested in Snowmobiling? Hire a Guide and Get Out There
One day. One snowmobile. One epic adventure. A GearJunkie editor traveled across Colorado to see what one new adventure company has to offer.
The Best Face Coverings for Skiing & Snowboarding in 2022
We’ve tested the best face coverings for downhill skiing and snowboarding in 2022 to keep you warm and safe all winter long.
‘Best in Show’ Winter Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2022
Exhibiting everything from down jackets to avalanche rescue gear, several hundred brands gathered at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Denver this week. We sifted through the show to find our Best in Show winter gear for 2022.
Free Gear Fridays: Darn Tough’s Ski and Snowboard Sock Giveaway
This week, five lucky winners will receive three pairs of ski and snowboard socks from Darn Tough.
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Natural Selection Finals: What the Pros Are Riding in Jackson Hole
Travis Rice’s Natural Selection Tour kicked off its first stop of the year this week in Jackson Hole. Finals are today, and we couldn’t be more hyped to catch the action. Check out what each snowboarder is riding — right here.
SCARPA Unveils the Lightest GripWalk Hybrid Ski Boots on the Market
SCARPA hunts alpine performance, light weight, and walkability with its new 4-Quattro GripWalk hybrid ski boots — the category’s lightest.
Watch the First Ski Descent of the Iconic Squamish Chief’s North Gully
Watch Eric Carter and friends make the first descent of the steep, narrow North Gully of the Chief — ’90s video game style.
Snowboard NFTs: Natural Selection Tour Opens Digital Contest
Travis Rice’s elite snowboarding competition returns to the backcountry for 2022 — and it’s bringing some of the blockchain with it,
Eco-Friendly mountainFLOW Releases 100% Recycled Aluminum Ski Poles
MountainFLOW already makes dozens of eco-friendly ski wax products, but these will be its first eco-friendly ski poles — 100% recycled. Get a sneak peek.
Renewable Algae Skis: WNDR Alpine Will Share Its Tech to Boost Other Brands’ Sustainability
One ski brand, which has pioneered a biobased, sustainable material in ski manufacturing, is now sharing its technology with other ski makers.
Fast and Steep: ‘Hoji’ Goes for Broke in the Esplanade Mountains
Watch Eric ‘Hoji’ Hjorleifson send two massive backcountry lines with a singularly fast, physical style in this quick clip.
Eddie Bauer Unveils First Ski Kit Made Specifically for Adaptive Skiers
Unique articulation, thoughtfully placed seams, and extra insulation where it’s needed most are just some of the innovations behind the Eddie Bauer BC Flyline Adaptive Ski Kit.
