Winter

First Look: ‘Smart’ Heated Gloves Sense, Adjust Temperature

The Chaval Response-XRT is a heated glove that not only works, but also self-adjusts to maintain a comfortable temperature all day long.

Written by Sean McCoy February 17, 2014

Could This 24-Year-Old Be The ‘Best Skier In The World’?

You may not have heard of this young skier yet, but his big mountain lines have some calling him the best in the world. Watch…

Written by Sean McCoy February 17, 2014

You Can Run But You Can’t Drive: 1 Inch Of Snow Spells Doom In South

Video shares comedy and calamity that 1 inch of snow can cause in warm climates.

Written by Sean McCoy February 14, 2014

Cupid Is A Skier: Shred Some Pow, Get Married On V-Day

They don’t call it Loveland for nothing.

Written by Sean McCoy February 13, 2014

Lake Superior Frozen Over (first time completely covered in decades)

The great inland sea is covered in ice. Not seen since 1994…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 12, 2014

Deep Powder Weekend Leads To ‘Worst Traffic In Ten Years’

This is what happens when powder-starved skiers all decide to go to the mountain at the same time.

Written by Sean McCoy February 10, 2014

Down The Hatch! Made-For-Skis ‘Shotzski’ For Happy Hour At Lodge

A new product makes building (and washing) a shot ski a little bit easier.

Written by Sean McCoy February 07, 2014

Ski Pole Multi-Tool Shreds Pow (Opens Beer, Tightens Screws)

Take your filming to the next level, always be prepared with tools to fix your gear or open a bottle with your basket — this…

Written by Sean McCoy February 06, 2014

Photographer Traveled 1,300 Miles, Camped At -22º F To Get This Shot

Photographer Reuben Krabbe traveled 1,300 miles to the far north of Canada’s Yukon Territory to capture this epic photo. He tells us the story of…

Written by Sean McCoy February 06, 2014

Unique Pack Turns Parent Into ‘Snowmule’

Retractable tow ropes in this pack allow adult to tow children across flat sections of ski hill.

Written by Sean McCoy February 05, 2014

Wreck Your Bike? Help Is On The Way With Crash Sensor

The sensor can be worn by bikers, skiers and other athletes to initiate rescue after a crash.

Written by Sean McCoy February 05, 2014

First Look: Sensor-Equipped Snowsports Helmet Alerts User When It’s Worn Out

An array of sensors collect and monitor impact data in a multi-impact helmet.

Written by Sean McCoy February 04, 2014

‘Buff Balaclava’ Will Keep Your Face Warm

A new take on the age-old genre of balaclava headwear…

Written by Sean McCoy January 31, 2014

That Weird Fleece ‘Onesie’ Suit? It Was Designed For Ski Racers

The one-piece design isn’t just for infants.

Written by Sean McCoy January 30, 2014

Frozen Beauty: Immense Apostle Ice Caves Accessible For First Time In Years

Thanks to the deep freeze in the Midwest, the ice-covered sea caves of the Apostle Islands are open to visitors, and the photographs coming back…

Written by Sean McCoy January 28, 2014

Naked Ski Jump = Horrible Idea

This naked ski jump video is a few years old so you may have seen it floating around the web. Still, it’s a good 39-second…

Written by Sean McCoy January 27, 2014

‘Most Comfortable Out-Of-Box’ Alpine Ski Boot Ever, Said Our Tester

We test a to-be-released ski boot from Tecnica.

Written by Sean McCoy January 23, 2014

‘Denali’ Ski Developed With International Mountain Guides (we test on Utah peak)

We test the 2014/15 Dynafit Denali ski on an 11,000-foot Utah backcountry peak.

Written by Sean McCoy January 21, 2014

‘How To Dress For Extreme Cold’

Our editor gives some basic tips on surviving out-of-this-world cold.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 21, 2014

‘Girls Only’ Terrain Park At Utah Ski Area

The park gives girls and women a place of their own to jib, grind and grab.

Written by Sean McCoy January 17, 2014

‘Slob’ To Chicken Salad… Snowboarding Grab Terms (on one handy chart)

Who you calling Slob? What, are you Mute? Fine, just bring me some Chicken Salad. (Yes, that just described a series of snowboarding tricks.)

Written by Sean McCoy January 17, 2014

Beauty To Big Air… The Eclectic Instagram Of An Olympic Skier

From the looks of British ski cross racer Pamela Thorburn’s Instagram feed, she leads one interesting life. She allowed us to share some of her…

Written by Sean McCoy January 16, 2014

Studded Tires, Fixed-Gear… Customized Rig Is ‘Ultimate Urban Winter Bike’

See the custom winter bike our editor has been riding each day this year through the gnarly Minnesota cold.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 16, 2014

Massive Ascent, Epic Tumble: ‘Snow Machine’ Fall On Huge Alpine Chute

Man and machine tumble in unison down a narrow rocky chute. This video gets the heart racing!

Written by Sean McCoy January 13, 2014

Frozen Fat-Biking Scenes From Far North

Duluth, Minn., is a burgeoning fat-bike mecca. Here are some shots from the action up there. Thankfully the snow cushions the action packed wipe outs.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 10, 2014

More ‘Pretty Faces’ Please! All Woman Ski Film Fund-Raising On Kickstarter

Pro big mountain skier Lynsey Dyer wants to make a film “celebrating women’s achievement in the mountains while inspiring girls of all ages to believe…

Written by Sean McCoy January 07, 2014