Winter

Carbon & Kevlar: MSR Trekking Poles Survive Alaskan Test

Carbon fiber, Kevlar, and the patented DynaLock adjustable closure combine in the light, compact, sturdy MSR Ascent Pole.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 13, 2018

Vail Resorts Buys Crested Butte, Stevens Pass

Vail Resorts today announced it will purchase Triple Peaks LLC in a deal that also includes two East Coast ski areas.

Written by Sean McCoy June 04, 2018

Ortovox Recalls 3+ Avalanche Transceivers

Ortovox issued a recall that could affect all 3+ avalanche transceivers made by the brand. If you own an Ortovox 3+, check it now!

Written by Sean McCoy May 15, 2018

Jesper Tjäder Hits 7 Trees in Amazing Late-Season Ski Edit

Follow one expert skier via GoPro as he navigates an incredibly dense forest short on snow. You won’t find deep powder or wide open bowls…

Written by GJ Staff May 15, 2018

Snow Flotation: Black Diamond GlideLite 127 First Look

No edges, non-traditional bindings, no ski boots: The Black Diamond GlideLite is a different way to get around in snowy conditions. We tested them during…

Written by Nate Mitka May 08, 2018

Watch: 50-Foot Rooftop Gap on Snow by Mountain Bike

A 50-foot gap on a mountain bike is terrifying. Put the jump on top of a building, do it in winter, and now it’s other-worldly.

Written by GJ Staff May 07, 2018

Watch Biggest Toboggan ‘Jump’ Ever: 1,000+ Feet Down

One creative sled jump leads to a death-defying plunge over a cliff in Squamish, British Columbia.

Written by GJ Staff April 27, 2018

Heli to Snow in Daring Winter Biking Police Chase Video

Watch Fabio Wibmer absolutely tear up the slopes in this chase-style mountain bike edit. He drops in off a helicopter, hits features in the terrain park,…

Written by GJ Staff April 26, 2018

Longest Ski Tour in the Alps: 1,069 Miles, 36 Days

A team of five skiers trekked the Der Lange Weg route across the mightiest peaks in the European Alps at blazing speed. The route includes…

Written by Nate Mitka April 24, 2018

Police Say Man Lied About Being Stranded on Chairlift

Isaac Hyde claimed Gore Mountain Ski Center stranded him on a chairlift overnight in sub-freezing temperatures. Instead, he faces up to a year in jail…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 23, 2018

2 Months, 2 Chairlift Accidents: Should You Worry?

Speeding up, running backwards, even being left overnight in mid-air – a few weird things have occurred on ski lifts of late. But how dangerous are…

Written by Steve Graepel April 20, 2018

Injured, Cold, Remote: My Near-Disaster in Greenland

When a modest afternoon ski outing went awry, I found myself with a broken leg and dislocated shoulder in a remote corner of Greenland. This…

Written by Mike Chambers April 16, 2018

Do It Yourself: End-of-Season Ski & Snowboard Waxing

Learn how to wax your skis and snowboards after a full season of riding in our guide. For optimal performance, don’t let your skis sit…

Written by Marty Grabijas April 13, 2018

7 Spring Sports to Start Now

The joys of spring – rain, snow, and 70 degrees all in the same day – are upon us. What are the best things to…

Written by Andy Cochrane April 12, 2018

Watch: First Descents From Ripping Monoskier

Rob Enigl has an L1-T12 incomplete spinal cord injury, but he doesn’t let that hold him back. Watch as he carves down groomers, gets serious…

Written by GJ Staff April 10, 2018

Man Claims He Was Left on Chairlift Overnight

One skier says he was stranded overnight on a chairlift at Gore Mountain Ski Center in northern New York.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 09, 2018

Steep, Slick, Snow: Watch MTBs Rip Sporty Winter Trails

A group of three mountain bikers bomb down snowy technical trails, filled with berms and rollers. The snow and ice on the trail do not…

Written by GJ Staff April 09, 2018

12 Things You Don’t Learn in a Level 1 Avalanche Course

An avalanche one course is a critical way to improve backcountry safety. But it doesn’t teach you everything. An AIARE instructor breaks down 12 skills…

Written by Morgan Tilton April 03, 2018

Watch Skilled Slackliner Perform Between 2 Moving Snowcats

Tauri Vahesaar sets up a slackline between two ski resort groomers. When the machines start going uphill the slackliner shows his skill.

Written by GJ Staff April 03, 2018

High Beams Activate! Night Skiing At Its Best

Give creative master Nico Vuignier a fistful of 100W LEDs, a pair of skis and a cloudless night. The result is a beautiful and creative…

Written by GJ Staff March 23, 2018

BCA Float 27 Speed Avalanche Airbag Reviewed

The new BCA Float 2.0 system is lighter and more useful than previous versions. We skied with the BCA Float 27 Speed pack during an…

Written by Seiji Ishii March 22, 2018

Terrifying: Watch Avalanche Rescue From Victim’s Perspective

Watch an avalanche burry one skier in this jarring first-person perspective video. Then, the rescue kicks into gear. Thankfully, everyone was OK.

Written by GJ Staff March 22, 2018

Watch: Skier’s Heartbreaking End to Almost-Perfect Cliff Line

Drew Tabke dropped some huge cliffs at the Freeride World Tour event in Andorra. But when it comes to the flats after the drops, the…

Written by GJ Staff March 21, 2018

Ski Ramp Bungee Jump Looks Amazing (And You Can Do It Too)

Devinsupertramp rides down a massive ski jump that drops a hundred feet with two bungee cables. Sign us up now!

Written by GJ Staff March 20, 2018

Man Sets Vertical Record by Skiing Up 61K Feet in 24 Hours

Ultra-endurance athlete Mike Foote did continuous laps, skiing uphill and down at Whitefish, Montana, for an entire day. He set a new “vertical record” in…

Written by Nate Mitka March 19, 2018

Terrifying Chairlift Malfunction Caught on Video

The malfunction at Georgia’s Gudauri Ski Resort caused the chairlift to run backward at double speed, flinging riders off the lift and hospitalizing at least…

Written by Nate Mitka March 16, 2018