Soft Snow Sender: 2023 Salomon QST 106 Ski Review
For the 2022-2023 season, Salomon gives its versatile QST 106 ski a playful yet hard-charging update.
The Best Cross-Country Skis of 2022
Our experts found the best cross-country skis of 2022, including classic nordic skis, skate skis, and the best pick for ski racing.
Climbing, Skiing 20,000-Foot Peaks: Mammut Ski Mountaineers Reveal How They Prepare
‘The Call’ follows two skiers on their quest for mega lines in Pakistan — and serves as a crash course in avalanche safety.
First Colorado Mountain Joins ‘Indy Pass’ to Rival Ikon, Epic
Indy Pass elbows in alongside Ikon and Epic with small ski resorts that offer independently-owned appeal. It just added its first Colorado resort.
Learn What Makes a Winter Runner Tick in Touching Short Film ‘The Side of the Mountain’
In this calming, inspiring short, one runner heads up a wintry mountain road somewhere in the Appalachians.
$100K Reward: Ski Lift Arsonist Sought in Chairlift Blaze
A British Columbia ski resort owner levies a hefty reward to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest in an arson case.
Best Durable Backcountry Bibs for Women: ORTOVOX Deep Shell Bib Pants
ORTOVOX, a maker of top-tier technical backcountry wear, just launched its first-ever women’s bibs — the 3L Deep Shell Bibs. And the design is paramount.
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Kings and Queens of Corbet’s Couloir: How to Watch the Competition
In its fifth year, the Kings and Queens of Corbet’s competition will bring only the most expert skiers and riders together to tackle one of the steepest chutes in the West. Here’s how to watch.
Early Access: Backcountry SAS Extra 30% Off Backcountry Exclusives
The Backcountry Seasonal Send-Off Sale is your chance to save another 30% on Backcountry exclusives. The sale runs through Tuesday, February 15.
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The Best Men’s Ski Bibs of 2022
Snow bibs and backcountry go together like swallowtails and pow slashes. Whether you ski, snowboard, or splitboard, we’ve found the best men’s snow bibs.
Glacier Camping Gear: A Dozen Essentials for Spring Missions in the Mountains
Planning a glacier camping trip this spring? Get prepped with essential glacier gear: lightweight axes and crampons, outerwear that can handle skintrack sweat, an ultra-warm puffy, a tried-and-true tent, and more.
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.
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.
