Winter

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 GJ Staff 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 Adam Ruggiero 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

A Love Letter to Winter, By The North Face

The North Face wrapped up the winter season with one hell of a ski and snowboard video. Watch the brand’s athletes bomb steep chutes and…

Written by GJ Staff March 15, 2018

Alexa for Outdoors: Vail Resorts Launches ‘Emma’ Digital Mountain Assistant

Snow conditions, wait times, even dinner recommendations, Emma will help plan Vail Resorts visits anytime via text message.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 13, 2018

Two Men Traverse Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail in Winter

The trip around Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail in winter was so remote that the athletes called it the “first known time.” The Arctic Circle Trail…

Written by Sean McCoy March 12, 2018

Winter Park to Add Gondola in 2018

The Zephyr Express replacement caps nearly $30 million in capital improvements at the Colorado ski area.

Written by Sean McCoy March 12, 2018

First 8-Seat Lift in North America Coming to Big Sky

The Ramcharger 8 lift will whisk passengers uphill in comfort with heated seats and a blue bubble windscreen.

Written by Alex Kirk March 08, 2018

Elan Announces ‘Smart Ski’ to Track Your Turns

Elan claims skiers will get instant feedback from a ski embedded with sensors.

Written by Sean McCoy March 07, 2018

2 Die in Tree Wells on Mt. Bachelor in Same Day

An “unthinkable” tragedy: Two people die in tree well accidents at Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor ski area. Officials called the powder ‘fluffy’ and ‘easy to ski.’…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 05, 2018

Watch: 5 Easy-to-Learn Ski Tricks

Some simple twists and ski movements are all it takes to learn some impressive looking ski tricks. Watch this ski tutorial to gain the basics.

Written by GJ Staff February 27, 2018

Fischer Hannibal Is Light, Nimble Backcountry Ski

Fischer designed the Hannibal as a light touring ski that excels on the downhill. I tested the Hannibal for several days focused on fast downhill…

Written by Sean McCoy February 27, 2018

Watch: Ski Bike Makes for Fun Oddball Snow Sport

A ski bike first timer gets on the weird contraption and bombs downhill in Banff, Alberta. Imagine a bike frame with two skis beneath it.

Written by GJ Staff February 26, 2018

Access This Backpack on the Move, No Removal Required

The Mammut Spindrift 14 is one seriously clever backpack. Designed for fast and light backcountry ski missions, you don’t need to take it off to…

Written by Sophie Nicholson February 22, 2018

Ikon Ski Pass to Rival Vail’s Epic: Prices Announced

Look out Epic Pass, there’s a new multi-resort ski pass in town. It’s name is Ikon, and it just released pricing today. Copper Mountain, Aspen,…

Written by Sean McCoy February 22, 2018

Full Send! The Best Ski Fails of 2018 From Jerry of the Day

This compilation from Jerry of the Day brings the best (or worst) blunders of the winter ski and snowboard season in one video.

Written by GJ Staff February 21, 2018

When Fingers Are More Than Cold: Raynaud’s Disease

When do cold fingers and toes become a more serious condition? Raynaud’s disease causes painfully cold, often pale-colored digits.

Written by Steve Graepel February 21, 2018

Average Skier Finds Loophole, Lands Spot in Olympic Halfpipe

Do you watch the Olympics thinking, hey that doesn’t look so hard, I could do that! No? Well, you better check out this Hungarian halfpipe skiers routine!

Written by Nate Mitka February 20, 2018

Click On, Ride Down: Burton Step On Binding Review

Burton fueled the hype machine with the Step On binding. But are they any good? We put them to the test for this review.

Written by Nate Mitka February 20, 2018

Winter Traction: Which Kahtoola Spike Is Right for You?

Traction on snow and ice is a challenge. Two lightweight footwear products from Kahtoola are made to give grip.

Written by GJ Staff February 16, 2018

Weekend Film: Cycling ‘The Frozen Road’ Across the Canadian Arctic, Alone

One man drops everything to fat bike the world, completely alone. He encounters the threat of wolves, well below freezing temperatures, and solitude in this

Written by GJ Staff February 16, 2018