Winter

Waterproof, Stretchy, Breathable: Black Diamond Recon LT Ski Pants Review

The Black Diamond Recon Stretch LT Pants repel moisture, stretches, breathes, and withstands heavy use in the backcountry and at the resort.

Written by Bergen Tjossem August 02, 2024

3 Million Feet Uphill: Meet the Man Skiing Toward a Vert World Record

Noah Dines is after a world record — he challenged himself to ski 3 million vertical feet in a single year and he’s well on his…

Written by Will Brendza July 25, 2024

Carve-First All-Mountain Sticks: Fischer RC One 86 GT Skis Review

The Fischer RC One 86 GT all-mountain ski is a wider but true-carving ski that decently handles off-piste snow conditions.

Written by Justin Park July 25, 2024

‘Skier of the Impossible’ Sylvian Saudan Dies at Age 87

Sylvian Saudan, one of extreme skiing’s great pioneers and inspirations, died of a heart attack, leaving an epic legacy behind.

Written by Will Brendza July 15, 2024

Ski Season Isn’t Over — Add 2 Wheels and Shred: Here’s How

Approaching ski lines by bike can shorten the approach, open vast new terrain, and give birth to unique human-powered adventures.

Written by Bergen Tjossem July 03, 2024

Walking on Clouds: Rossignol Women’s Chalet Shoes Review

With the strong outsole and cozy interior, the Rossignol Chalet Shoes are a plush winter down bootie from après to the campsite.

Written by Meghan LaHatte June 26, 2024

Frost Fighter: Rabbit Defroster Speed Tights Review

The women’s Rabbit Defroster Speed Tights are stellar winter running tights that hug your legs and keep you warm.

Written by Constance Mahoney June 25, 2024

Lightning-Fast Lens Swap: Anon M5 Ski Goggles Review

Anon’s M5 Goggles for skiers and snowboarders boast excellent optics and lightning-fast lens swap technology.

Written by Bergen Tjossem June 21, 2024

Blown Away: Craft Women’s ADV Essence Wind Running Tights Review

Winter winds can be brutal on trail runs. Ladies, fight it off with the Craft Women’s ADV Essence Wind Tights built for freezing, windy conditions.

Written by Constance Mahoney June 14, 2024

FIS Recognizes Freeride as an Official Discipline

The question of whether to recognize freeride skiing and snowboarding as official disciplines of the FIS was put to a vote this week — and the…

Written by Juan Hernandez June 07, 2024

‘Still Tied Together’: World Cup Skier, Girlfriend Die in 2,000-Foot Fall From Italian Mountain

The promising young athlete and his girlfriend were ski instructors enjoying a mountain they knew well when disaster struck.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 04, 2024

Fully Stacked and Tougher Than Nails: Norrøna Tamok GORE-TEX Performance Shell Jacket Review

The Norrøna Women’s Tamok GORE-TEX Performance Shell Jacket has all the bells and whistles for skiers and snowboarders or other winter play, challenges the nastiest…

Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort June 04, 2024

Stylish and Technical for Lift-Served Skiing: Rossignol Women’s Rallybird Ski Jacket Review

The Rossignol Women’s Rallybird Ski Jacket is our daily driver on the ski hill thanks to its cute aesthetics and all-around solid technical chops.

Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort May 31, 2024

Historic First Descent on Great Trango Tower: The Exclusive Story

Great Trango Tower in Pakistan has long been revered among rock climbers for its extreme conditions and incredible appearance. We spoke with three skiers who…

Written by Will Brendza May 30, 2024

Pret Lyric X2 Ski Helmet Review: Comfort, Breathability, and Odor-Fighting Tech

If you tend to be quite sweaty, the Pret Lyric X2 ski and snowboard helmet will save you from having a smelly, rank helmet.

Written by Mattie Schuler May 30, 2024

A Lightweight Winter Companion: KUHL Spyfire Parka Review

This malleable and mid-length 800-fill down jacket for women is made for active winter days.

Written by Meghan LaHatte May 24, 2024

Giro Owen Spherical Helmet Review: A Premium Sleek, Warm Ski Helmet

The Giro Owen Spherical is a lightweight ski and snowboard helmet with elite technology to keep your head safe — plus a plush liner.

Written by Mattie Schuler May 24, 2024

Ski Helmet for Any Temp: Anon Merak WaveCel Review

The Anon Merak WaveCel ski and snowboard helmet blends versatility and comfort with premium safety thanks to WaveCel technology.

Written by Mattie Schuler May 21, 2024

Early Bird Gets the Slope: Epic Pass Prices Go Up Next Week

Vail Resorts will hike prices for the Epic Pass after May 27, and other resorts are already raising pass prices — making this week your…

Written by Andrew McLemore May 21, 2024

Kitewing in Winter, Wing Foil in Summer: Retired World Cup Skier’s Year-Round Thrills

US Freestyle Ski Ballet competitor Eric Morse has found a new passion for winged sports like kitewing skiing and wing foiling that feed his need…

Written by Ariel Frager May 20, 2024

Black Explorers Connect to Shared History in Polar Academy: ‘You Can’t Be Something if You Can’t See Something’

Participants in the free winter training plan to bring back the skills they learned and share them with their communities.

Written by Andrew McLemore May 16, 2024

A Winter Jacket to Withstand It All: Arc’teryx Patera Parka Review

Designed with a GORE-TEX outer shell and targeted down and synthetic insulation, the women’s Arc’teryx Patera Parka is a stylish, solid waterproof parka that shields…

Written by Meghan LaHatte May 15, 2024

From Skiing to Hiking, One Shell for All Seasons: BEYOND Clothing Drilight Rain Jacket Review

Using upcycled GORE-TEX from its military line and testing in harsh winter and wet conditions, BEYOND Clothing’s Drilight Rain Jacket is a truly four-season shell…

Written by Will Brendza May 06, 2024

Like Wearing a Sleeping Bag: Columbia Pike Lake II Long Winter Jacket Review

With hip design and superior warmth, the Columbia Pike Lake II Long winter jacket is like wearing a sleeping bag but with style.

Written by Meghan LaHatte May 02, 2024

phaenom Wants to Upend the Ski Boot Market, and It Just Might

After 4 years of research and development, phaenom will hit the market with a super-unique ski boot this fall. I strapped them on for a…

Written by Sean McCoy April 29, 2024

Prosthetics on Peaks: Meet the Pro Skier Leading Folks to New Heights

GearJunkie caught up with pro skier Rachael Burks to talk about her career, women in skiing, her gear, and an upcoming project in Ecuador with…

Written by Will Brendza April 25, 2024

Arctic Expeditions Ain’t What They Used to Be: Lonnie Dupre’s Gear Tell-All

When polar explorer Lonnie Dupre is on the back of a dogsled, kayaking through glacial ice, or making a first winter ascent on an Alaskan…

Written by Shauna Farnell April 22, 2024

Buy Skis, Pay What You Can: Coalition Snow ‘Community Care Sale’

The brand Coalition is making an effort through its Community Care Sale to make sure the cost of skis and snowboards is truly accessible.

Written by Mary Murphy April 18, 2024

Red Bull Athlete Attempts Near-Impossible ‘Open Loop Slide’ 42 Times in a Row

When Red Bull’s Jesper Tjäder successfully completed the first full loop slide on skis in 2016, he thought to himself, “What if I cut the…

Written by Will Brendza April 17, 2024

Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 Review: Sticky When Slick

For large vehicles that spend lots of time off road, the Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 XLTs give great all-season traction. And they do so while…

Written by Sean McCoy April 12, 2024

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