Skiing

Lindsay Vonn Returns With Eye on Olympics: Age and Knee Replacement Be Damned

Lindsay Vonn, one of the greatest ski racers of her time, came out of retirement on Dec. 21 to race at the Stifel St. Moritz…

Written by Will Brendza December 23, 2024

ORTOVOX Revamps Avi Gear Trade-In: Get 30% Off Beacon That Talks

ORTOVOX launched its Avalanche Beacon Retirement Program this season. Trade in your old beacon and the brand will give you 30% off its award-winning ‘Diract…

Written by Will Brendza December 20, 2024

‘Shortcut’ Strands Jeep Driver on CA Ski Resort

A bold decision left a Jeep driver stuck on the slopes of Northstar California Resort, where he was arrested by police who came to rescue…

Written by Will Brendza December 20, 2024

Mikaela Shiffrin on Ski Racing, Impalements, and How She Burns Through 80 Skis a Season

GearJunkie sat down with Mikaela Shiffrin during the Stifel Birds of Prey World Cup ski race, at her home to talk about gear. We ended up…

Written by Will Brendza December 19, 2024

GearJunkie Goes Full Suspension on the Slopes: ShredShox First Look Review

The ShredShox full-suspension platform system is a first-of-its-kind innovation. GearJunkie met up with the brand for a demo day to test out this wild new technology.…

Written by Will Brendza December 18, 2024

The Best Avalanche Beacons of 2024-2025

We tested the best avalanche beacons from Arva, Black Diamond, Mammut, BCA, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and…

Written by Spencer Herford December 18, 2024

A Film About Pain: Pro Skier Navigates Chronic Arthritis in ‘Mountain Joy’

When Nat Segal was diagnosed with spondyloarthritis, it changed her life completely. In the years since, she’s learned how to find joy, even in her…

Written by Will Brendza December 16, 2024

‘Life-Changing’ Carving Skis: DPS Designs First On-Piste Ski With Ted Ligety

DPS is known for its all-mountain, freeride, and powder ski collections. This year, the Salt Lake City brand is breaking into the carving ski space…

Written by Will Brendza December 16, 2024

The Best Cross-Country Skis of 2024-2025

We tested the best cross-country skis from Atomic, Rossignol, Salomon, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget.

Written by Kylie Collins December 13, 2024

From Howitzer Cannons to ‘Boom Whooshes’: Utah Avalanche Mitigation Continues Evolving

The methods for mitigating avalanches have changed significantly over the years in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon — and they continue to evolve today.

Written by Will Brendza December 13, 2024

Skis for Scholarships: Custom Skis Fund Outdoor Mentorship

SOS Outreach collaborated with Nordica and Christy Sports on a super-limited-edition Enforcer Outreach ski that will raise money to support youth mentorship.

Written by Will Brendza December 13, 2024

Free Gear Fridays: Win Premium Ski Boots With BOA Fit System

Win a ski boot with the latest fit system from BOA — the women’s Atomic Hawx Prime XTD BOA 115 or the men’s K2 Mindbender…

The Best Climbing Skins of 2024-2025

We tested the best climbing skins from Pomoca, Black Diamond, Contour, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget.

Written by Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar December 12, 2024

The Best All-Mountain Skis for Women of 2024-2025

We tested the best all-mountain skis for women from Atomic, Blizzard, Black Diamond, and more to help you find the best option for your needs…

Written by Berne Broudy and Morgan Tilton December 12, 2024

The Best Backcountry Ski Boots of 2024-2025

We tested the best backcountry ski boots from Scarpa, Dynafit, Roxa, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget..

Written by Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar December 12, 2024

The Best Backcountry Skis of 2024-2025

We tested the best backcountry skis from Atomic, Weston, Voile, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget.

Written by Berne Broudy, Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar December 12, 2024

Safer on the Slopes: Ski Gear Upgrades for 2025

From back protectors to “crash shorts,” a new wave of equipment is created to keep you safer on the slopes.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 12, 2024

Not Somber, Not Stoke: ‘Blue Hour’ Tracks the Beauty of In-Betweens

Pro skier Amie Engerbretson contemplates the path between peaks and valleys — a place where most of life takes place.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 11, 2024

The Best Backcountry Ski Bindings of 2024-2025

We tested the best backcountry ski bindings, including top picks from Salomon, Dynafit, Atomic, and more to help you find the best options for your…

Written by Aaron Bible and Ryan Kempfer December 07, 2024

Pro Skier Turns Nurse: TNF Athlete Muses on Career Changes, Self-Expression in ‘The War on Style’

Freeskier Hank Bilous reflects on how self-expression of one’s skills and passions creates style in this new video from The North Face.

Written by Will Brendza December 06, 2024

Full Suspension Skiing? ShredShox Platform System Puts Shocks on Skis

ShredShox are the world’s first full-suspension platform for ski bindings, designed to increase stability and comfort on the slopes — but are they a genuine development?…

Written by Will Brendza December 04, 2024

Shiffrin’s Return to Snow ‘TBD’ Following Killington Crash, Stab Wound

After a week of hype building up to what could have been her 100th World Cup win, Mikaela Shiffrin crashed at the Stifel Killington Cup…

Written by Will Brendza December 02, 2024

Modular, Aviator Glacier Glasses Made From Plant Material: Zeal Selkirk Review

The first Zeal glacier sunglasses, the Selkirks, are made from plant-based resin and offer the easy option of removing the side panels and wearing the…

Written by Will Brendza November 27, 2024

G3 Returns: Canadian Sports Company Revives Shuttered Ski Brand

Just months ago, the Canadian ski brand, G3, was facing insolvency — but thanks to Canadawide Sports, the respected backcountry brand isn’t going anywhere just…

Written by Will Brendza November 25, 2024

Mikaela Shiffrin Races Saturday for Historic 100th World Cup Win

Only three skiers in history have won over 100 World Cup ski races — all of them women. Now, Mikaela Shiffrin has a chance to join…

Written by Will Brendza November 25, 2024

Old Trails, New Perspectives: Cowgirls Go Skiing in TGR’s New Film ‘The Way Back’

Follow three female adventurers as they shred backcountry gnar by horseback in the TGR Movie ‘The Way Back.’

Written by Will Brendza November 22, 2024

Avi Beacon Recall: Owners of Black Diamond PIEPS Pro IPS Should ‘Immediately Stop Using’

The latest transceiver recall from Black Diamond Equipment is for the PIEPS Pro IPS, which is unexpectedly turning off because of battery compartment sizing issues.…

Written by Will Brendza November 21, 2024