Winter

Digital Screens Are Coming to Your Chairlift

With the installation of flat screens in five chairlift restraining bars at Winter Park, the digital era has further integrated into skiing.

Written by Sean McCoy January 02, 2018

Winter Warrior: Tackling Icy Streets On Recumbent TerraTrike

We tested a recumbent tricycle in winter, the Terratrikeall terrain rambler, to find out how the trike performed on pavement, dirt, rock, ice, and snow.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 29, 2017

‘Whack Jobs’ Film Reveals Fat-Bike Obsession in Michigan U.P.

Fat tread on fresh snow has a cult following around the world. But in Michigan’s U.P. in and around the Lake Superior town of Marquette…

Written by GJ Staff December 28, 2017

Winter’s Bite: Treating and Avoiding Frostbite

Skin exposed to extreme cold can freeze, posing painful and debilitating injury.

Written by Steve Graepel December 27, 2017

Target Nods to ‘The North’ with Outdoors-Inspired Collab

The big-box chain partnered with Askov Finlayson to release products, back a regional movement for renaming part of the Midwest, and offer a winter-activity grant…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 26, 2017

10 Essentials: Winter Ice, Alpine Climbing Gear

Gear up and get ready to scale mountains, climb icy walls, and turn frigid summits into your personal play-land with the best winter climbing gear.

Written by Josh Valentine December 22, 2017

Volkl M5: Brand’s Most Popular Ski Gets Better

Volkl revamped its most popular ski, the Mantra, for 2018. We traveled to Austria to get a first-hand look at its next generation, the Volkl…

Written by Eugene Buchanan December 20, 2017

Watch: Skier Climbs 2.5 Million Backcountry Feet in One Year

Aaron Rice broke the record for the most human-powered vertical feet skied, 2.5 million in one year! Watch and learn about his adventure.

Written by GJ Staff December 19, 2017

Michigan Ski Resorts Have More Powder Than Vail

The drought in Colorado is providing for dismal snow totals at resorts. Michigan, however, is doing well this season, with a number of resorts doubling…

Written by Nate Mitka December 19, 2017

How To Fold Climbing Skins in the Wind

Follow the instructions from ski mountaineering racer Melanie Bernier and G3 to fold your skins in the wind.

Written by GJ Staff December 18, 2017

Love Cold? ‘Polar Training Scholarship’ Up for Grabs

One lucky, polar-minded person will receive an $8,000 hands-on education by renowned explorer Eric Larsen. Best of all: Gear is included.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 15, 2017

Watch Skiers Descend Pitch-Black Slopes With Headlamps

Shot at midnight, this ski film follows two skiers down one of Chamonix’s renowned lines, the Vallée Blanche.

Written by GJ Staff December 13, 2017

Grant Offers Splitboarders Gear, Cash To Ride

Interested in backcountry snowboarding but can’t afford the gear? Jones Snowboards and the American Alpine Club offer two new grants for amateurs only.

Written by Nate Mitka December 13, 2017

Avoid Knee Injuries While Skiing: Tips to Keep You Healthy

Changing snow conditions, weak legs, skiing above your ability—knee injuries are one of the most common traumas on the slope. Here are some tips to…

Written by Steve Graepel December 12, 2017

Ice Skating Alaskan Backcountry Is the Stuff of Dreams

Even if you’re not a serious ice skater, this video will make you want to strap on a pair and glide across a frozen lake.

Written by GJ Staff December 12, 2017

Watch: Perfect Ski Turns in Glorious HD and Slo-Mo

A legend, a current pro, and a rising star absolutely fly down groomed runs in France. In the video, they articulate the sensation of a…

Written by GJ Staff December 08, 2017

Salomon SHIFT: Meet the Next Generation of Ski Bindings

The Salomon S/LAB SHIFT MNC functions as both an alpine and tech ski binding. And it works with pin-tech boots and traditional alpine ski boots…

Written by Sean McCoy December 07, 2017

Evening Movie: Candide Thovex (And Many More) in Ski Feature Film

Sit back, relax, and enjoy 46 minutes of incredible skiing in THIS IS HOME by the Faction Collective.

Written by GJ Staff December 06, 2017

Watch Kilian Jornet Scale Exposed Ridge Like A Mountain Goat

If you don’t like heights, just look away.

Written by GJ Staff December 06, 2017

Lyft Now Offers ‘Ski Rack’ To The Slopes

The rideshare company offers the new service to help you avoid ski resort parking and car rentals on your ski vacation.

Written by Sean McCoy December 06, 2017

Watch: RV Trip to an Alaskan Skiing Dreamland

Sleep on the side of the road, sled to the bottom of a mountain, boot pack up, and ski down. Repeat.

Written by GJ Staff December 04, 2017

Watch: Top Snowboarders Flood Peace Park Course

Pro snowboarder Danny Davis welcomes the sport’s top athletes to annihilate Grand Targhee Resort’s Peace Park. The result is pure stoke.

Written by GJ Staff December 01, 2017

Amazon Outfitter: Six Winter Camping Gear Essentials

Keep camping all winter long. This winter camping gear will keep you warm and comfy in the coldest weather.

Written by Sponsored Post November 30, 2017

Upgrade Your Avalanche Safety: ORTOVOX Offers Cash for Old Beacons

‘Friends don’t let friends carry vintage beacons.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 30, 2017

Mountain Biking Corbet’s Couloir

Dropping into the famous Jackson Hole line Corbet’s Couloir on skis will make most folks pucker. Doing it on a mountain bike? Nah, you’re crazy…

Written by GJ Staff November 29, 2017

Avoid Hypothermia: Tips to Keep You Safe

Cold and wet, the body’s temperature can drop, leading to hypothermia. Here are some tips to stay safe this winter.

Written by Steve Graepel November 28, 2017

Amazon Outfitter: Great Winter Cycling Gear

Keep biking all winter long. This winter cycling gear will keep you warm and comfy in the coldest weather.

Written by Sponsored Post November 22, 2017

Avalanche Safety Video Will Make Your Heart Race

The video ‘To Hell in a Heartbeat’ retells a terrifying avalanche burial incident.

Written by GJ Staff November 22, 2017

What To Do If You Fall Through Thin Ice

Skating, fishing, hiking, fat biking: Winter’s freeze offers up new areas to explore. But with it comes the danger of falling through thin ice.

Written by Steve Graepel November 21, 2017

Past his Prime? Tanner Hall Out to Prove Himself in Ski Edit

Tanner Hall revisits career-defining tricks and goes bigger. Put another way, there’s a ton of snow and really good skiing.

Written by GJ Staff November 17, 2017

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