Winter

The Surfy Glory Of The Powder Turn

‘Snowboarding in Japan is very much about living in the now. ‘

Written by GJ Staff January 19, 2017

We Were There: 50-Inch ‘Snowmageddon’ Hits Powder Mountain

What happens when it snows 50 inches in 72 hours outside Salt Lake City? Heaven happens.

Written by Nate Mitka January 17, 2017

Slackliner Rescues Unconscious Man Hanging From Chairlift

When a man is dangling by his neck from a chairlift, it’s a professional slackliner to the rescue!

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 05, 2017

Your Old Gear Can Help Save Lives Right Now

Start your year in the best way possible: Clear the clutter and impact someone else’s life for the better.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 03, 2017

Burton Reinvents The ‘Step-On’ Binding System

No straps needed, just step on and ride. The biggest snowboarding brand in the world just gave retro bindings a major face-lift.

Written by Sean McCoy January 03, 2017

First Look: Yaktrax Summit ‘Traction Device’ for Ice

These new spike-equipped Yaktrax Summit ‘devices’ are made for flat ice and steep hillsides.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 29, 2016

Tiny Home TV Icon Won’t Give Up Pro Skier Roots

Zack Giffin went big on skis, then went tiny on housing. Now, he hosts a national TV show.

Written by GJ Staff December 28, 2016

Fezzari: A Custom Carbon Fatbike Under $2K

I found a race-ready, carbon fatbike for under $2,000. The only catch: It was from a brand I’d never seen before.

Written by GJ Staff December 23, 2016

So Much For Reindeer, Santa Uses A Drone

‘On Dasher, on Prancer, on Donner and… Drone-y? A small crew built a custom drone to lift a snowboarding Santa.

Written by GJ Staff December 21, 2016

Secret Tech: Saucony Winter-Running Shoe Review

We took Saucony’s RAZOR ICE+ shoes, with Vibram’s secret slip-resistant Arctic Ice sole, for a stroll… and a sprint.

Written by GJ Staff December 20, 2016

Rescue Fine: Steamboat Springs Warns Backcountry Skiers

Need a rescue? There’s a fine for that.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 19, 2016

First Look: Columbia ‘Star Wars’ Parka

We got a first look at Columbia’s Star Wars replica parka. Call us nerds. Call us super-fans. Just don’t call us cold.

Written by GJ Staff December 19, 2016

Readers Write: Your Gear Questions, Answered

Winter riding, photography, and fat bikes are addressed in our ‘Readers Write’ installment this week.

Written by GJ Staff December 14, 2016

What It’s Like To Survive An Avalanche

Watch as pro snowboarder Travis Rice takes a horrible ride in an avalanche in Alaska, and lives to tell about it.

Written by GJ Staff December 13, 2016

Neon Skiing Under Moonlight Looks Surreal

Eerie and beautiful, this stunning take on night skiing raked in a heap of independent film awards.

Written by GJ Staff December 12, 2016

Mapped: Ski Areas Of North America

Love pow? These poster art maps are for you.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 28, 2016

Antarctic Bike: Four Wheels For Polar Cycling

Want to bike across the Antarctic? You might need a bike like this.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 28, 2016

First Look: Saucony RAZOR ICE+ Winter Running Shoes

Are you a winter runner? We test a new gaiter-equipped, ground-gripping shoe that Saucony touts can ‘make ice obsolete.’

Written by Stephen Regenold November 21, 2016

Watch The Insanity Of Skiing A Full Loop

The full loop is a pretty crazy obstacle that’s been overcome in recent years by runners, bikers, and now, skiers.

Written by GJ Staff November 15, 2016

Film Captures Feeling Of Snowboarding ‘Flow’

While films that feature death-defying stunts are awe-inspiring, this one left us feeling a little more peaceful, and equally as inspired.

Written by GJ Staff November 15, 2016

Make Colorado Snow Again! Protests ‘Rock’ Steamboat Springs

Four dudes, some stoke, and a political message we can all get behind: Make Colorado Snow Again!

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 14, 2016

Oh Winter, Where Art Thou?

Skiers face the lowest November snowpack in more than a decade. Unseasonably warm temps and little to no precipitation has forced some North American ski…

Written by Sean McCoy November 11, 2016

Lynsey Dyer Shows Off Her ‘Backcountry Crib’

In real estate, it’s all about location, location, location.

Written by GJ Staff November 11, 2016

Safety Upgrade: Beacon Trade-In Program Offers $75 Credit

Turn in your ancient beacon and get $75 toward a new 3+ transceiver.

Written by GJ Staff November 01, 2016

New Tool For Avalanche Safety: Drones

Placing explosives by hand is a dangerous job for ski patrollers. In the near future, drones could make it safer.

Written by GJ Staff October 31, 2016

World’s First All-Wheel-Drive Fat Bike

Two-wheel-drive sounds a lot more impressive when you’re talking about bicycles.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 31, 2016

Mountain Safety: Five Critical Mistakes

Watch this half-hour film and learn about five mistakes that lead to danger in the mountains and on the snow.

Written by GJ Staff October 26, 2016

Uphill Trend: Eldora Latest Ski Area Open For Climbing

Alpine touring will be allowed this season on a trial basis, and for a price.

Written by Sean McCoy October 25, 2016

Stunning Shots: The Arctic Like You’ve Never Seen It

The Arctic is so much more than ice. This amazing video shows the frigid land and water through a unique, inspired lens.

Written by GJ Staff October 24, 2016

‘On Thin Ice’ Chronicles ‘Last Trek’ to the North Pole

Eric Larsen’s 2014 hike to the North Pole might well be the last such trip ever taken. In a new book about the adventure, Larsen…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 17, 2016

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