Winter Archives

Light A Fuse, Toss A Bomb… Time To Shred Deep Snow

Bombs go off before the lifts start turning at Whistler Blackcomb on a deep powder day.

Written by Sean McCoy November 25, 2013

Patagonia’s Big Product Debut For Black Friday? A Sewing Kit

“Buy Less, Repair More” is the marketing theme at Patagonia this week, and for the biggest shopping day of the year the company’s major release…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 25, 2013

To Do: Shoot Video, Be Ski Bum

Want to spend three months in Whistler with a bud? Well, here’s your chance, my ski bum friend. Grab that camera and hit record!

Written by Sean McCoy November 12, 2013

Polar Explorer, Meet Elmo.

You could see just about anything at Times Square!

Written by Sean McCoy November 07, 2013

First Look At Snowboarder Jeremy Jones’ 2014 Film

The third film from 10-time Big Mountain Rider of the Year Jeremy Jones won’t be released until fall 2014. For now, this trailer will have…

Written by Sean McCoy November 06, 2013

Video: Obstacle Racing On Cross-Country Skis

From Norway, this video reveals the wackiest cross-country ski race we’ve ever seen…

Written by Sean McCoy November 06, 2013

Winter Apparel For ‘Mountain To Bar’ Performance

“Lifestyle pieces with technical performance that can take you from the mountain to the bar.” That’s the tagline of WILD, a new outdoor apparel company.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 05, 2013

Fat Bike Summit To Rally Riders

Mark your calendar; a fat bike rally is heading to Utah with racing, demos and seminars about the future of these big-footed cycles on snow…

Written by Sean McCoy November 04, 2013

Specialized New Winter Cycling Gear Revealed

With the right gear, you can ride through the coldest of winter weather. Two new products from Minnesota-based 45NRTH will help keep you riding warm…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 29, 2013

Avalanche Center Warns Cell Phone Apps Don’t Replace Beacons

Avalanche transceivers are standard equipment for backcountry winter travel. Apps that claim to turn cell phones into beacons for search and rescue are not a…

Written by Sean McCoy October 25, 2013

14 Skis And Boards Manufactured In USA

Think you don’t have choices when it comes to American-made skis and snowboards? Think again. We preview 14 rides that are just the tip of…

Written by Sean McCoy October 23, 2013

Video: Powder Skiing In Norway By Sailboat

A sailboat carries skiers through breathtaking fjords on the way to deep powder in this 8-minute video from Salomon Freeski TV.

Written by Sean McCoy October 22, 2013

Brr! Iceland Surfing Photos And Video

Photographer and surfer Chris Burkard scores shots of great waves in Iceland while traveling the coast and avoiding icebergs.

Written by Sean McCoy October 21, 2013

Seven New Premium Gore-Tex Pro Jackets

Dozens of jackets featuring a new Gore-Tex Pro waterproof/breathable fabric are available this fall. We checked out seven from top brands at a product launch…

Written by Sean McCoy October 18, 2013

Light-Hearted Lindsey Vonn Interview at Afton Alps

An interview with Lindsey Vonn answers our pressing questions (how DID she lose her Minnesota accent?) about the athlete as she prepares to return to…

Written by Sean McCoy October 17, 2013

First Look: Vasque Arrowhead UltraDry

The Vasque Arrowhead UltraDry is an agile winter boot with a lot of features to keep feet warm, dry and comfortable while pounding out miles…

Written by Sean McCoy October 16, 2013

Video: ‘Snow Guardians’ Ski Patrol Documentary Available Online

Snow Guardians is a beautifully filmed documentary about the life and work of Ski Patrol at several Montana Ski Resorts and the Search and Rescue…

Written by Sean McCoy October 16, 2013

Skiers And Riders Shred City Parks, Allyways In ‘Urban’ Film

Parking meters, overpasses and stairways offer a group of talented athletes an off-piste urban playground in which to air it out.

Written by Sean McCoy October 15, 2013

Colorado’s First Ski Resort Opens Oct. 13

With fall colors still blanketing most of the country, Colorado kicks off the 2013-2014 ski season at Arapahoe Basin on Oct. 13.

Written by Sean McCoy October 11, 2013

Video: Crash Reel From Teton Gravity

Ouch! You won’t be able to look away from this newly released crash reel from Teton Gravity Research.

Written by Sean McCoy October 11, 2013

North Korea Angry Nobody Will Sell Them Ski Lifts

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un wants a ski resort but nobody will sell him lifts. He is not happy.

Written by Sean McCoy October 09, 2013

Video: Warren Miller’s ‘Ticket To Ride’ To Screen Nationwide

If your pulse quickens at the first signs of winter, the trailer to the upcoming Warren Miller Entertainment film Ticket To Ride will have you…

Written by Sean McCoy October 07, 2013

$650 Oakley Goggles Have GPS, Integrated Display

Oakley’s newest snow goggles pack a lot of technology into a piece of eyewear. They also pack a hefty price tag of $650.

Written by Sean McCoy October 02, 2013

Chipped Ice And Scaffolding: Urban Snowboarders To Rip Minneapolis

Snowboarders will shred Minneapolis in October during the Downtown Throwdown, an urban competition on a man-made structure covered with chipped ice.

Written by Sean McCoy October 02, 2013

Ski Descent Of Fourth Tallest Mountain On Earth

It’s getting tough to find a summit that hasn’t been skied unless it’s insanely difficult to descend or really high and remote. 27,940-foot Lhotse is…

Written by Sean McCoy September 25, 2013

Art School Displays Custom Gear Designed by Will Steger

Gear made or adapted by polar explorer Will Steger is on display this month at an art museum in Minneapolis. We got a closer look.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 23, 2013

First Look: Warm Gloves, Nimble Fingers

Gloves are either warm or dexterous, rarely both. The Hestra Ergo Grip Outdry finds a happy middle ground for mountaineers and backcountry skiers.

Written by Sean McCoy September 21, 2013

New Era For Avalanche Packs? Black Diamond ‘Hyper-Fan’ Inflates Airbag In Instant

A fan spinning at 60,000 RPM to fill 200-liter lift balloons? Black Diamond’s new technology applied to avalanche airbag backpacks.

Written by Sean McCoy September 13, 2013

Psychedelic Vibe, Retro Sequences in Ski Film ‘Valhalla’

Chasing childhood dreams, naked acrobatics, psychedelic colors, and mind-blowing big mountain rippers… the new Sweetgrass Productions movie premiers this week.

Written by Sean McCoy September 11, 2013