Winter

Igloo Building with Erik Boomer in Canadian Arctic

“Igloo building was an essential skill for the Inuit to survive the cold Arctic nights. Finding good ‘igloo snow’ is the first and most important…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 21, 2013

Ski Season Ends in Colorado. We got pics from the fun

Our Colorado corespondent was on scene at several resorts this weekend as the lifts stopped turning (and the costumed ski freaks came out of the…

Written by Sean McCoy April 15, 2013

Down jacket is rare combo of Waterproof, Warm, Breathable

A waterproof shell and puffy jacket in one? We put the Eddie Bauer First Ascent BC MicroTherm to the test this winter in Colorado through…

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2013

Snow Forts, Sledding Hills the test venue for Kid-size ‘Technical’ outerwear

This winter, the editor of GearJunkie put his kids to task trying out new outerwear, mitts, boots, and miscellaneous cold-weather gear. Snow forts, skis, sleds,…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 28, 2013

Do-All tent: ‘Snow to blowing Desert Sand’

“Engineered for all seasons.” That may sound like a flip tag line. But with a new tent, Easton thinks it has found a sweet spot…

Written by T.C. Worley March 22, 2013

Ski Bags made from Recycled Billboard Vinyl

U.S. highway billboard vinyl is a thin, durable, and recyclable material. A new brand has built ski bags made of the material, which might otherwise…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 20, 2013

Walking 350 Miles on Snow: ‘Iditarod Invitational’ Finisher John Storkamp

We interview John Storkamp, who, in February with race partner Matt Long, finished the 350-mile, self-supported Iditarod footrace in 7 days, 5 hours, and 15…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 20, 2013

Rocky Mountain-raised Sheep provide wool for Apparel Startup

Sheep raised on the open pasturelands of the Rocky Mountains have tougher, more durable wool. That is the theory of a new Colorado company called…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 19, 2013

Fastest of the Fatbikes? Beargrease winning major snow races this year

From Minnesota to Alaska, Salsa’s “lightest and fastest fatbike” is winning major snow-bike races this season. We took a closer look at the Beargrease model,…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 18, 2013

Beetles killed trees, Meier made skis

Meier Skis, a Glenwood Springs, Colo., custom manufacturer, makes skis from beetle-killed pine trees. We gave the brand’s all-mountain model a two-day trial test.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 18, 2013

Made-for-winter ‘Snow Fixie’ bike is one of a kind ride

Highly custom and a bit weird, this article covers a bike build made by a GearJunkie editor specifically for the winter streets of the northerly…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 11, 2013

‘Not a Costume’ snowboarding apparel is breathable, burly

Homeschool Snowboarding touts performance before style with its base layers and outerwear. But any time you insert long johns with a rainbow-on-black motif it pretty…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 04, 2013

Women’s ‘Elite’ snowshoes are light, fast on a Run

Advertised to be the lightest women’s snowshoes on the market, the Elites from Northern Lites feel almost invisible on the feet. We put them to…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 01, 2013

Lighter (but still burly) Telemark ski setup put to test

The backcountry of the Chic-Choc mountains in Quebec was the venue for our writer’s Telemark test, including Voile skis, Scarpa boots, and a new, lighter…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 22, 2013

‘Uphill Skiing’ sanctioned at Colo. resort (day pass required)

For $10 you can now ski at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Oh, but forget about the chairlifts. A new policy allows skin-equipped skiers to kick…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 20, 2013

Deep Powder, deep deals. MtnAdvisor is new type of media site

Touted as a new kind of media resource, MtnAdvisor launches this month for powder seekers, families, and ski bums alike. A blend of beta on…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 18, 2013

Ligety wins rare ‘Triple Gold’ (this is the ski gear he used)

“Ligety Completes Triple at World Championships.” That headline tops news sources around the world today. GearJunkie got the inside scoop on the equipment Ligety employed…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 16, 2013

Swede goes ‘Off Axis’ in front of Exploding Fireball to win ski-jump contest

A Hollywood production? No, this was the scene last weekend at the Winter Mountain Games, where free-heel skiers hucked off a giant ramp backlit by…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 15, 2013

Video shows Ups and Downs of ‘SkiMo’ race

A skier crashes into a tree at 1:07. Our contributing editor, Sean McCoy, makes a cameo a couple minutes in. Check out this video from…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 14, 2013

Race report: ‘Ultimate Mt. Challenge’ a leg-killer, lung-crusher in Vail

Our contributing editor raced for three days last weekend in Vail. The occasion was the Winter Mountain Games, and the events spanned Nordic, Ski Mountaineering,…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 14, 2013

Ice Axes to Explosions: ‘Mountain Games’ were weekend of Crazy Fun

We’re back from Vail and the Winter Games, where events like Telemark Big Air, artificial “ice” climbing, and Downhill Snow Bike Slalom are common occurrences.…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 11, 2013

10 Ways People Got Outdoors during ‘Winter Storm Nemo’

Nemo brought blizzard conditions to the East Coast this weekend, knocked out power, and closed roads. It also presented an opportunity for wintertime fun. We…

Written by Patrick Murphy February 10, 2013

Review: Glittery Gold, Ear-flap-equipped helmet (for winter biking)

Nutcase helmets stand out. From watermelon graphics to faux-wood motifs, these fun helmets are among the most visible on the road. But under the sometimes-silly aesthetic is a solid hard…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling February 08, 2013

Next Season’s Gear: ‘Top 10’ ski & snowboard products from SIA

GearJunkie is back from the Snow Industries Association Trade Show (SIA), in Denver last week. We’ve put together a few to-be-released items here that any…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 08, 2013

‘Winter Mountain Games’ kicks off today (GearJunkie on-site)

We’re in Vail, Colo., for the weekend to soak in the scene (gear, music, art, parties) as well as compete in the Winter Mountain Games’…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 08, 2013

Snap on a GoPro and shoot: Helmet has camera mount

Called the Edit, a new snowsports helmet from Giro has a place to snap on your GoPro or other action cam. No more top-of-the-head camera…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 07, 2013

Winter Camping 101: The Outward Bound Experience

Last month, on the snow-covered lakes of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area, our editor camped in the white wilderness for a week straight. The expedition,…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling February 04, 2013

Breathing tube, venting ‘Gills’ among features on Winter sleeping bag

Made for sleeping outdoors on the coldest of nights, a new bag from Nemo Equipment costs a cool $1,000. For that money you get a…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 04, 2013

‘SIA’ Snow Show gear highlights

GearJunkie is live in Denver today for the Snow Industries Association trade show. Take a trip through the doors of the Colorado Convention Center with…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 31, 2013

Flexible, ‘Soft-Shell’ helmet debuts for snowsports

Able to take “hit after hit” while skiing in a park, a new foam helmet from Giro offers long-lasting head protection. We got a sneak…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 29, 2013

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