Winter

Brace For Impact! Ski Racers Get Deployable ‘Airbags’

The ski-specific airbag deploys automatically in 25 milliseconds to protect the collarbone, chest, and shoulders.

Written by Sean McCoy October 22, 2015

Largest Ski Jump In America Set To Reopen In 2017

The massive structure in Michigan will re-open for ‘ski flying’ competition after being refurbished.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 21, 2015

A Peaceful Powder Edit From Hokkaido

The second edit in DPS’s Shadow Campaign, ‘The Warmth Of Winter,’ has a vibe like Sunday morning and deep powder for miles. Grab a cup…

Written by Staff Post October 20, 2015

The Art and Science of Avalanche Forecasting

Drew Hardesty is an avalanche forecaster in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, and his message in this video will remind you to stay safe this winter.

Written by Staff Post October 19, 2015

Snowboards & Snowmobiles In Mountain ‘Convergance’

Snowmobiles are polarizing machines. While many people dislike the noise they create, they are a powerful tool to access peaks when used responsibly. Travis Rice…

Written by Staff Post October 19, 2015

Killington First North American Ski Resort Open For 2015

Reporting two trails and two chairlifts open, and a 12-inch base, images on the ski area’s social media show hordes of happy skiers making do…

Written by Sean McCoy October 18, 2015

Rent-A-Drone Service Coming To Ski Areas This Winter

New service will film skiers and riders with autonomous drones, providing an aerial video perspective of popular runs.

Written by Sean McCoy October 15, 2015

Buy A Ski Resort For $149,000

In what may be the best deal in the history of real estate, an entire ski area in Idaho is for sale for less than…

Written by Sean McCoy October 15, 2015

‘The God Of Skiing’ Will Stoke You For Winter

Review of The God Of Skiing: Journalist Peter Kray’s first novel is a rowdy ride of a read.

Written by Sean McCoy October 08, 2015

Lindsey Vonn Undercover As Vail ‘Safety Officer’

Vonn really gets into her role, scolding skiers for going too fast in Vail’s base area in this silly video.

Written by Staff Post October 08, 2015

October Snow: Powder Turns Today In Colorado

At least one person has got a few powder turns in Colorado so far this year.

Written by Sean McCoy October 06, 2015

Watch: Skier Grinds Chair Lift Cable

You don’t see that every day. Carl grinds the ski lift cable in Nevados, Chile.

Written by Staff Post October 06, 2015

Will Colorado’s New Toll Lane Ease ‘Ski Highway’ Misery?

Would you pay $30 to skip 13 miles of bumper to bumper traffic? Colorado officials think some people might.

Written by Sean McCoy October 02, 2015

Blow-Up: Inflatable Snowshoes Fit In Coat Pocket

These snowshoes fit in a jacket pocket — until you pump them up. Then they strap on feet to provide lift in the snow.

Written by Sean McCoy October 01, 2015

Climate Change? Mt. Hood’s Fading Summer Skiing

As year-round skiing in the Pacific Northwest diminishes, what else will be lost?

Written by Paige Blankenbuehler October 01, 2015

South American Ski Crash Reel

Skiing in Argentina is not all fun and games. Crashes happen in the Southern Hemisphere too.

Written by Staff Post September 28, 2015

‘Mine Dump’ To Ski Resort: Tour Of Taos, New Mexico

Once an abandoned mine dump, Taos Ski Valley is home to some of the most abundant and aggressive inbounds ski terrain in North America.

Written by Staff Post September 25, 2015

Just Imagine Skiing In This Japanese Snowstorm

You’ve heard of ‘Ja-Pow,’ but you’ve likely never seen a better example.

Written by Staff Post September 25, 2015

‘Jumbo Wild’ – Film Documents Battle Over Mountainous Region

A decades-long battle over the future of British Columbia’s iconic Jumbo Valley is the subject of the hour long film by Sweetgrass Productions and Patagonia.

Written by Staff Post September 23, 2015