Winter

7 Days Of Cold: ‘Polar’ Training On Lake Winnipeg

Polar explorer uses the harsh condition of Lake Winnipeg to train for his expeditions.

Written by Eric Lemke March 04, 2015

All Aboard! Two Trains To Winter Park This March

The train will avoid road congestion for 65 miles from Denver to Winter Park and cost riders $75.

Written by Sean McCoy March 03, 2015

Mountain Machines: Safe Snowmobiling At Any Altitude

An expert shares tips to keep you safe while riding in the mountains.

Written by Sean McCoy February 27, 2015

$30 Lift Tickets… Seeking ‘Steep & Cheap’ Snow In Montana

These five Montana ski areas offer local flair, good skiing, and first-run potential through virgin pow.

Written by Eric Lemke February 25, 2015

First Look: Arc’teryx Lithic Gloves

For guides, ski-mountaineers, backcountry enthusiasts, or anyone else who sees handwear as mission-critical equipment, the Lithic gloves are a new option.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 25, 2015

Detailed Ski Map On Your Phone

Flip out your smartphone to map your ski day in powerful new ways.

Written by Sean McCoy February 24, 2015

From The Field: Backcountry Bikini Snowboarding

A glimpse at the life of a Gear Junkie.

Written by Eric Lemke February 24, 2015

Ice Giants: Shots From America’s Least-Known Climbing Mecca

A few of us on the GearJunkie staff have climbed in the area and can attest to its epic qualities, including massive steep ice that…

Written by Eric Lemke February 24, 2015

Now That’s A Tomahawk

In this crash the skier does enough front flips to rival an Olympic gymnast.

Written by Sean McCoy February 23, 2015

Test Drive: Traction on Snow With Fabric ‘AutoSocks’

AutoSock Review: This textile alternative to chains has been used in Norway for a few years to improve traction on icy and snowy roads. We…

Written by Sean McCoy February 23, 2015

Treaded: Front & Back Fat Tires

The new front and rear tires by 45NRTH are each made to do different things.

Written by Sean McCoy February 21, 2015

Skier Survives 300-Foot Fall Off Cliff

Taking out of bounds selfies is not advised.

Written by Eric Lemke February 21, 2015

‘9 Tips For Warm Winter Camping’

Use these GearJunkie-tested tips to keep warm when winter camping.

Written by Sean McCoy February 19, 2015

Groomed Singletrack – The ‘Future Of Fat Biking’?

Is the next wave in fat-biking going to happen on purposely-built, groomed snow trails?

Written by Stephen Regenold February 19, 2015

Guide To Canada’s Little-Known Climbing Mecca

Climbers are currently raising funds for a new guidebook to the region north of Lake Superior.

Written by Sean McCoy February 18, 2015

Siberian ‘Ice Run’ Across Lake Baikal Is Just Plain Nuts

Want to drive a thousand miles over frozen Lake Baikal and Siberia on an unreliable Soviet era motorcycle? Here’s your chance.

Written by Sean McCoy February 18, 2015

Cultivated Climbs: Inside Look At Art Of ‘Ice Farming’

If you’re jonsin’ for some vertical in the Midwest, you can thank a few intrepid ice farmers for a place to swing a tool.

Written by Sean McCoy February 18, 2015

Man Breaks Through Frozen River To Save Dog

Courage, heart … and chattering teeth.

Written by Sean McCoy February 16, 2015

Sam Smoothy’s Definitive ‘Freeski’ Line

He crosses nearly as much rock as snow in this incredible run.

Written by Sean McCoy February 16, 2015

Trash or Treasure? 5 Times To Buy Used Gear

Buy new for the latest and greatest, or buy used and save cash? Here are five times it’s logical to buy used.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2015

Snowmobiler Buried By Avalanche

His buddies act fast to dig him free.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2015

No Brakes! Skier Falls Through Ice

If there was ever any question that skiing on thin ice was a bad idea.

Written by Eric Lemke February 11, 2015

New Film To Showcase Michigan Ice Climbing

Since the early 1980s Midwesterners dreaming of big peaks have cut their teeth on this excellent ice.

Written by Eric Lemke February 10, 2015

Colorado I-70: Rocky Mountain Highway

I-70 is a world-class mountain freeway, perhaps one of a kind. It’s also one of only two ways to reach the glorious powder stashes of…

Written by Sean McCoy February 09, 2015

Snowskater Outruns Avalanche

Riding a binding-less “snowskate” is tough enough without an avalanche to outrun.

Written by Sean McCoy February 09, 2015

Day In The Life Of A Ski Photographer

Don’t you wish your work day looked like this.

Written by Sean McCoy February 06, 2015

Avalanche: Snowboarder Captures First-Person Footage

A snowboarder captured harrowing first-person GoPro footage while caught in an avalanche.

Written by Billy Brown February 05, 2015

Six-Story Ice Sculpture Collapses On Shore Of Lake Superior

Wisconsin man uses recycled water (from a geo-thermal heating system) and a robotic arm to continually spray water on the sculpture.

Written by Eric Lemke February 04, 2015

Tested: 10 Good Skis For 2015

Three testers spent the day riding as many new skis and snowboards for 2015 as they could. It was a lot of fun.

Written by Sean McCoy February 04, 2015

Scarpa Ski Boot Recall

Scarpa will refund customers cost of the boot.

Written by Sean McCoy February 02, 2015

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