Skiing

100% NORVIK Glacier Goggle Review: HiPER Lenses, Tiny Side Shields, and Big Protection

The 100% NORVIK glacier goggles are unlike glacier goggles I’ve worn before — they’re lightweight, have a cool modern design, and feature tiny side shields.

Written by Will Brendza January 26, 2023

Lindsey Vonn Skis the World’s Hardest Run — at Night

There’s no downhill run like the steep, wicked-fast Streif in Kitzbühel, Austria. You could also argue there’s no skier like Vonn.

Written by Sam Anderson January 25, 2023

Watch the World’s Longest Rail Slide on Skis

Nobody can ride the rails like Sweden’s Jesper Tjäder, who pulled off a 500+ foot grind.

Written by Sam Anderson January 25, 2023

‘I’m Channeling Candide’: Sage Kotsenburg Shreds a Fresh Foot at Brighton

This is what over 12 inches of fresh pow at Brighton Resort in Utah looks like.

Written by Mary Murphy January 24, 2023

Alterra Mountain Acquires Its 3rd Southern California Ski Resort — Snow Valley Mountain

Snow Valley Mountain in Southern California was acquired by Alterra Mountain Company, and is now part of both the Ikon pass and the Big Bear…

Written by Rebecca Ross January 23, 2023

‘Biggest Advancement in 60 Years’? BOA Breaks Into Alpine Ski Boots

K2 teamed up with BOA to put the performance fit system into the K2 Recon 120 BOA alpine ski boot. And with any luck, we’ll…

Written by Will Brendza January 23, 2023

Michael C Wirth Dances With the Devil’s Bedstead on Borah Peak

Michael C Wirth is on a mission to ski as many Classic Ski Descents as he can in a single season — and he just…

Written by Will Brendza January 23, 2023

Caite Zeliff Hucks the Biggest Cliff of Her Life, Not Once, but Twice

During her Matchstick Productions’ segment, Caite Zeliff found herself transfixed by a particularly big cliff.

Written by Rebecca Ross January 23, 2023

10 Lines in One? Chris Benchetler Shows How It’s Done With Epic ‘One Line’ at Mammoth

Local pro, Chris Benchetler, knows how to navigate Mammoth Mountain with style. Check out his GoPro one line (shot on a GoPro HERO11).

Written by Mary Murphy January 20, 2023

How to Heli-Ski in British Columbia: One Day, 5 Runs, Tens of Thousands of Vertical

British Columbia is renowned for some of the best big-mountain skiing in the world — here’s what I learned on a single-day heli-ski trip there.

Written by Shauna Farnell January 19, 2023

Zeal Optics Hangfire Goggle Review: Putting Air Traffic Control Tower Tech Into Ski Goggles

The Hangfire from Zeal Optics combines all of Zeal’s best features and technologies in one classic-looking pair of snow goggles.

Written by Will Brendza January 18, 2023

Deuter Alproof Pack With Alpride E2 Review: Lightweight, Rechargeable Avi Bag, No CO2 Required

Breathe easier with the Deuter Alproof avalanche pack with the Alpride E2 system, a lightweight electronic airbag that’s got your back.

Written by David Young January 18, 2023

Watch Ski Dad’s ‘Sunday Sendies’ at Skykomish’s Stevens Pass

A YouTuber who goes by ‘Ski-Bike-Surf Dad’ shares wholesome content each week of his recent adventures. Though if the opening shot is any indication, this…

Written by Mary Murphy January 17, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of Skis and Skins From Dynafit

This week, two lucky winners will receive a pair of touring skis and skins from Dynafit.

The Faction Collective Goes to Mt. Hood to Get Sendy in 4K

The Faction Collective is at it again. This time, at Mt. Hood, where it built some gigantic booters and spent a few days getting sendy.

Written by Will Brendza January 13, 2023

How TGR Pro Skiers Stay Safe on Backcountry Video Shoots: The IPRW

TGR celebrates its annual Safety Week, training the athletes in all the medical and rescue skills they need to stay safe in the backcountry.

Written by Will Brendza January 12, 2023

Pure, Clean Fun on Powder Mountain: Skiers Effortlessly Cruise on Corduroy

No fancy somersaults or high flying in this one, just skiers having a good time on fresh corduroy while rocking out to a surf rock…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 11, 2023

Cody Townsend and Nick McNutt Try Skiing in ‘One of the Worst Places on the Planet’

Cody Townsend and Nick McNutt go to Combatant Couloir in B.C. to ski one of the 50 classic descents. And the conditions aren’t great.

Written by Will Brendza January 11, 2023

Kai Jones, Tim Durtschi, and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa Talk Mentorship and Backcountry Safety

Three of the biggest skiers with TGR discuss avalanche safety as they venture into the backcountry on a tour that gets cut short.

Written by Will Brendza January 11, 2023

Kästle TX103 Review: A Great, ‘No-Nonsense’ Ski for Rough Conditions

The Kästle TX103 is the brand’s lightweight lineup heavyweight ski — a backcountry tool for low-quality (and all other) conditions.

Written by Bergen Tjossem January 10, 2023

Michael C Wirth’s Brush With Death, Skiing Castle Peak Video: ‘Most People Would’ve Died’

Adventures can go sideways in an instant. Like when Michael Wirth skied Castle Peak, then had to hike out in the dark without any food.

Written by Will Brendza January 10, 2023

Skiing in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains Will Blow Your Mind

You won’t believe the terrain, sights, variety, and history of skiing in Svaneti — the powder-coated gem of Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains.

Written by Sam Anderson January 09, 2023

‘Next Stop Sneg’ Video: Powder Skiing Siberia Looks Off the Chain

Swiss skiers Sven Rauber and Marco Tribelhorn find a secret stash of Siberian powder thanks to some local friends.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 09, 2023

‘Yoooo!’ BC Local Explores Early Season Lines in Whistler With No Filter

Most POV backcountry ski spots are smooth shows, with streamlined action, cool music, and production-heavy vibes. Not this one.

Written by Sam Anderson January 09, 2023

Behold: The Raddest Biffs and Ski Crashes From Matchstick’s ‘Anywhere From Here’

What’s the difference between showing off and trying to show off? When you’re showing off, you stick the landing. No ski crashes.

Written by Will Brendza January 09, 2023

Blizzard to Relaunch Rustler & Sheeva Lineup of ‘Flagship’ Skis

Blizzard Skis announced today it’ll be revamping its popular Rustler and Sheeva lines for the 2023/24 season, introducing the first change to its flagship freeride…

Written by Matt Coté January 09, 2023