Winter

Ikon Adds Le Massif de Charlevoix: Ski Quebec’s ‘Highest Vertical Drop’ in 2025/26 Season

The ninth and newest Canadian ski destination on the lineup of resorts available to Ikon Pass holders is one of the most revered mountains in…

Written by Will Brendza April 04, 2025

Heavy-Duty Lobster Mittens for Frigid Conditions: KUIU Northstar Glomitt

The lobster-style KUIU Northstar Glomitt winter mittens are made for below-freezing conditions with warmth and dexterity.

Written by Eric Phillips April 03, 2025

Colorado Ski Coach Charged With Sexual Assault of 9-Year-Old Boy

Attorneys urge other potential victims to speak out against the 20-year veteran of Team Summit Colorado’s youth team.

Written by Andrew McLemore April 02, 2025

Do-All Downhill Shell: The North Face Summit Series Verbier GORE-TEX Men’s Jacket Review

The North Face offers top-shelf performance in the Summit Series Verbier GORE-TEX jacket reviewed here. Potential buyers should be aware of a unique fit and…

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2025

Burly, Stylish, Tons of Pockets: The North Face Summit Series Verbier Women’s Ski Jacket Review

The North Face Summit Series Verbier GORE-TEX Jacket is a high-quality, high-performing ski jacket that is lengthy and loaded with pockets.

Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort March 31, 2025

Featherweight Binding, Big-Mountain Power: Salomon MTN Pure/Atomic Backland Tour Bindings Review

If you value uphill efficiency and ultimate downhill control, the Salomon MTN Pure/Atomic Backland bindings might just be your quiver killer.

Written by Aaron Bible March 28, 2025

Patagonia Launches Adaptable, Lightweight, Snow-Shedding Pack: PowSlayer Ski Backpack Review

Built for the backcountry, the Patagonia PowSlayer ski backpack has ample storage and strap configurations for carrying skis or a snowboard.

Written by Morgan Tilton March 28, 2025

Unicorns Are Real: Atomic Maven Skis Review

The Maven 103CTI was so much fun everywhere on the mountain that we thought it was a unicorn. Then Atomic introduced the Maven 94 CTI,…

Written by Berne Broudy March 28, 2025

Durable, Electric Daily Driver for Backcountry Skiers: BCA Float E2 Airbag Ski Backpacks

The BCA Float E2 Airbag backcountry ski backpacks bring electric airbags to a new level of durability, functionality, and safety.

Written by Eric Phillips March 27, 2025

Navigating Down Syndrome on Skis: Arc’teryx Spotlights Vail Native Carving His Own Path

When Tim Sackbauer clips into his skis and takes to the slopes, he becomes just like everyone else, blends into the crowd, and finds his…

Written by Will Brendza March 27, 2025

Gamify Skiing, Dial Your Form: Carv 2 Ski Coach Review

The Carv 2 Digital Ski Coach is an advanced coaching device that allows users to work on their technique by themselves, offering actionable tips and…

Written by Will Brendza March 26, 2025

The Best Winter Gloves of 2025

From light coverage to heavy insulation, we tested the best winter gloves for cold-weather activity including options from Hestra, Black Diamond, Dakine and more.

Written by Eric Phillips and Morgan Tilton March 25, 2025

Lindsay Vonn Proves ‘Everyone Wrong,’ Finishes Second in World Cup Super-G

Vonn faced a lot of doubt when she came out of retirement to compete in the World Cup at the age of 40. She put…

Written by Will Brendza March 24, 2025

Freeride World Tour Finale: XTREME Verbier to Qualify Athletes for 2026 World Championships

As talks of the 2030 and 2034 Olympics grow, athletes competing in this year’s Freeride World Tour Xtreme Verbier finale have a lot on the…

Written by Will Brendza March 19, 2025

‘Don’t Mention It’: Powder Mountain to Add 1,000+ Acres of Skiable Terrain

Powder Mountain is adding an entire bowl of new terrain to its resort in the coming seasons — making the largest resort in North America even…

Written by David Young March 13, 2025

Snowboarder Pronounced Dead After Falling From Barless Lift in Montana

A 37-year-old man died after sustaining serious injuries when he fell from a lift at Montana’s Red Lodge Mountain.

Written by Will Brendza March 13, 2025

Non-Newtonian Skis Adapt to Speed: Renoun Citadel 107 Review

The Renoun Citadel 107 is a nimble, light, and maneuverable powder ski that can self-adjust its stiffness to the skier’s speed and terrain.

Written by Will Brendza March 13, 2025

Throwing Caution to the Wind: Watch the Radical Evolution of Arc’teryx Athlete Weazy Murray

Raised by outdoorsy Kiwi parents, Craig ‘Weazy’ Murray has become so immersed in mountain sports that they’ve become an essential piece of his identity.

Written by Will Brendza March 12, 2025

Kicking Horse Gondola Car Breaks Off in Third Lift Incident at Resorts This Season

A gondola car loaded with passengers detached from the cable at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, in the third incident at North American ski resorts this…

Written by Will Brendza March 11, 2025

Ikon vs. Epic: Early Bird Passes Show Clear Winner on Price

There is a significant price difference between the Epic and Ikon season ski passes for the 2025/26 season. Here is our breakdown of what pass…

Written by Will Brendza March 10, 2025

Remember Why You Started Backcountry Skiing: ATK Raider 13 Evo Review

The easy-to-use yet powerful ATK Raider 13 Evo bindings allow us to experience the simple joy and freedom of backcountry skiing.

Written by Aaron Bible March 10, 2025

Carbon Carving Skis Designed by Ted Ligety: DPS Pisteworks 79 Review

DPS’s claim to fame has been fat, playful carbon-based backcountry and powder day skis. With the new Pisteworks, DPS shows that carbon fiber belongs on…

Written by Berne Broudy March 05, 2025

A Little Boot for Big Skis: La Sportiva Kilo Touring Boot Review

The La Sportiva Kilo ultralight ski touring boots walk like trail runners and ski downhill with more fortitude than you’d expect.

Written by Bergen Tjossem March 05, 2025

Copper Mountain to Add 500+ Skiable Acres & Highest Lift in North America

Copper Mountain got the green light from White River National Forest to start pursuing an ambitious expansion and upgrade plan that would vastly increase the…

Written by Will Brendza March 04, 2025

Dynafit Seven Summits Binding Review: A No-Frills Powerhouse for Classic Ski Touring

The Dynafit Seven Summits binding brings ski touring back to its minimalist roots.

Written by Aaron Bible March 04, 2025

Beginner Friendly, Yet Fast: Salomon S/Max Skate Kit Review

A skate ski kit that is forgiving enough for newer racers and packed with performance for those looking to push to a new level, the…

Written by Zach Burton March 04, 2025

Shaun White’s ‘Snow League’: 36 Athletes Launch Into First Competition This Weekend

White’s competitive winter sports show, The Snow League, commences this weekend in Aspen with 36 athletes from around the world showcasing their snowboarding and freeski…

Written by Will Brendza March 03, 2025