Winter

Red Bull ‘Schlittentag’ Race

Some pretty ill-conceived ideas here, executed to perfection.

Written by Sean McCoy April 06, 2015

Bird Just Loves To Ski

Birds are curious creatures, this one in particular!

Written by Eric Lemke April 03, 2015

Couloir Skiing Will Make Your Heart Race

“I was all the way in the back seat a few times,” says skier. Yikes!

Written by Sean McCoy April 02, 2015

138 Miles Per Hour On Snow Bike

Now that’s fast. Really really fast.

Written by Sean McCoy April 02, 2015

Bridging The Seasons: MTB Face Shots

It’s spring, so sometimes it’s hard to choose between winter and summer sports. This ride mixes the best of both.

Written by Sean McCoy March 26, 2015

Remembering Winter: Japan’s Amazing Powder

The crew from ON3P Skis gets buried deep in Japan powder.

Written by Sean McCoy March 25, 2015

XC Virgin: Five Things I Learned This Season

The American Birkebeiner is the premier cross-country ski race in the United States. This is how one never-before skier prepped for the race in just…

Written by Sean McCoy March 23, 2015

First Look: Columbia Sportswear Titanium A-Basin Shell

Coming fall 2015, the Columbia A-Basin Ripper jacket competes with much more expensive shells.

Written by Sean McCoy March 23, 2015

Ice Climbing Zion

The desert Southwest is known for a lot of things. Ice climbing isn’t one of them … but maybe it should be!

Written by Sean McCoy March 19, 2015

Across a Continent in Winter: Gear for the PCT

Two men just hiked across America in winter. This gear helped them succeed on the first winter thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Written by Sean McCoy March 16, 2015

Full Submersion: ‘Night Water Butterflies’ Club

Jump into the icy waters with them in this video, shot and edited by Erik Nelson as a part of a new series, GearJunkie TV.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 10, 2015

Augmented Reality: Ski Goggles Create ‘Virtual World’

These goggles turn the slopes into a virtual wonderland.

Written by Eric Lemke March 10, 2015

2016 Preview: Swappable-Lens Giro Goggles

Later this year, Giro is releasing its Contact Goggle. The 2015/16 product has a new kind of interchangeable lens system.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 09, 2015

‘Articulating’ Ski Helmet Has Shell Size Adjustment

This helmet has an articulating shell that allows adjustability both inside and out.

Written by Sean McCoy March 05, 2015

Journey To Lake Superior Ice Caves

Hike across the frozen lake to witness a unique and spectacular face of mother nature.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 05, 2015

First Look: Salomon MTN LAB Freeski Boots

Salomon spent three years developing these boots with input from expert skiers like Greg Hill. We put them to the test for this review.

Written by Sean McCoy March 04, 2015

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

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