Winter

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

First Look: K2 ‘Kwicker’ Split-Board System

Dubbed the “lightest, fastest splitboard system on the planet,” we gave the to-be-released K2 Kwicker Backside System a test this week in the Utah backcountry.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 24, 2013

Winter Bike Commuting: Head-to-Toe Gear Breakdown

Who says you can’t bike commute all year ’round? We sought out specialty cold-weather cycling gear to keep us pedaling in the most frigid conditions.…

Written by Patrick Murphy January 16, 2013

Beast 16 bindings built for ‘hard-charging’ backcountry skiers

Backcountry stalwart Dynafit nudges more into the freeride mainstream with a binding, the Beast 16, aimed at huckers and other “hard-charging” skiers.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 11, 2013

Avalanche victim subject in ‘Strong’ video

Roger Strong was skiing up a backcountry run when an avalanche triggered and nearly ended his life. When the snow settled, Strong was badly injured…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 09, 2013

Surfers, ‘Ice Bars,’ Winter Trails on North Shore of Lake Superior

Minnesota’s North Shore region is a wild angle of land laced with rivers, cliffs, deep woods, and a mini mountain range called the Sawtooths. We…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 08, 2013

Studded ‘Xerxes’ bike tire Grips on snow and Ice

Rubber tread rolling on ice and snow often slips. But bikers who brave the cold have an option with studs. We review a new stud-equipped…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 04, 2013

Water-Repellant Goose Down ‘Not a Gimmick,’ company touts

Goose down traditionally clumps up when wet. So when a few companies last year began selling down in a water-resistant configuration antennas went up around…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 02, 2013

Gear for ‘Sleeping in the Snow’ (winter camping guide)

GearJunkie collaborated with Scouting to assemble a tutorial on winter camping, the “Eight winter gear items to help keep you warm.”

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2012

‘Barefoot’ Running Season is Year-round with New Winter Vibram

Snow and ice used to keep Vibram FiveFingers wearers and other “barefoot”-style runners indoors. No longer. The FiveFingers Lontra, new last month, is an insulated…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 20, 2012

Skis on, Camera Rolling: Early Season Day on the Slopes

Time to ski! Evan Kay, a GJ reader and videographer, got some early-season video footage in Vermont this past weekend at Sugarbush Resort.

Written by Patrick Murphy December 18, 2012

No More Cold Feet: Wölvhammer Boot Takes on Winter Biking

Winter cycling is more popular than ever. A new brand, 45Nrth, is at the forefront of specialized cold-weather cycling gear. We put its newest, most…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 13, 2012

Robo-Goggles to Adult Sleds: Gifts guaranteed to Impress

Unexpected, unique, ‘extreme,’ silly, and fun. . . those are some operative words for the products here, a spread of gear we are sure will…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling December 12, 2012

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