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Soak Up the Season With REI Co-op Staples

This holiday season, REI Co-op has everything you need to give your loved ones the perfect outdoor-inspired gift.

Holiday Gear & Apparel Ideas From Backcountry

Find gift ideas for loved ones, or yourself, with these popular gear and apparel picks at Backcountry.

What’s Next: Gold Medalist Ted Ligety Talks Goggle Trends His Brand Will Never Follow

Retired Olympian Ted Ligety thinks some of ski goggles’ most popular design features are just trendy marketing gimmicks. He told GearJunkie why we’ll never see…

Written by Will Brendza November 01, 2023

Shred the Gnar, Luke! Columbia Launches Star Wars-Themed Jumpsuits Just in Time for Christmas

Do you like Star Wars? How about cosplaying as Luke Skywalker landing a 360 while skiing in his X-Wing flight suit? This winter collection is…

Written by Andrew McLemore November 01, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Couloir GORE-TEX Insulated Jacket From MEC

This week, two lucky winners will receive a MEC Couloir GORE-TEX insulated jacket.

Jackson Hole Slammed With 17 Inches of Snow in 24 Hours! The Teton Flow Is Back

It looks like winter is coming early to the Tetons, with a bounty of October snow in Jackson Hole.

Written by Will Brendza October 27, 2023

Techy Drip: Winter Hike & Snow Apparel From Helly Hansen

No matter how steep your winter missions are, the latest apparel from Helly Hansen uses top-grade insulation and shell fabrics to keep you warm, dry,…

Blizzard Releases Hilaree Nelson Tribute Skis With 100% Going to Nelson Fund

Nelson’s contemporaries honor her memory with art and words in this moving fundraiser in support of women’s outdoor initiatives.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 18, 2023

Take Only Footage, Leave Only Ski Tracks: Michael C Wirth Reflects in ‘Leave No Trace’

Michael C Wirth isn’t going to tell you to pick up your trash — he’s going to show you the awesome power and beauty of…

Written by Will Brendza October 17, 2023

Save Up to 50% on Snowsports Apparel at REI

Check out the latest snow kits and save on last year’s jackets, pants and other ski and snowboard gear.

Winter Stoke Is Here! Ski Season Starts at These Resorts in October, November

Will this year’s El Niño be terrible or great for skiing and riding? As always, it depends on who you ask. But a lot of…

Written by Andrew Marshall October 06, 2023

Follow 2 Legends’ Return to Skiing After Spinal Cord Injuries: ‘Full Circle’

The new ski film, ‘Full Circle,’ follows the parallel stories of two iconic skiers who lost the use of their legs — and how they…

Written by Will Brendza October 03, 2023

‘Advice for Girls’ Is a Must-Watch: Official All-Women Ski Film Holds Nothing Back

‘Advice for Girls’ is a feature-length ski film with an all-female cast and crew, set out to inspire women and girls to take up space…

Written by Mary Murphy September 29, 2023

Stuck, Not Sticky: ‘Contour Hybrid Mix’ Climbing Skins Review

The ski touring climbing skins marketplace hasn’t seen much innovation before the easy-to-use Contour Hybrid climbing skins.

Written by Justin Park September 28, 2023

Bid Now, Win a Piece of ‘Legend’ History: Auction for A Basin Pali Lift Chairs Underway

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is auctioning off the last two Pallavicini chairlift chairs, and they could be yours. Bonus: 100% of the sales go to…

Written by Mary Murphy September 27, 2023

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Launches Ski Mountaineering Pack With Cody Townsend

‘If you ever use or plan to use a rope while skiing, this pack is for you,’ pro skier Cody Townsend told GearJunkie.

Written by Andrew Marshall September 26, 2023

Free Ski Kit: Enter to Win Fresh Gear From Blizzard, Tecnica, and Picture

Ready to get kitted out this winter? For free? With temps finally starting to dip across North America, it’s almost go-time.

A Welcome Departure From Typical Ski Films: ‘Mountain in My Mind’ Is a Series on Mental Health in Skiing

High-stoke, fast-paced, crazy steep, big mountain lines. Crazy couloirs. Typical ski films are pretty predictable. ‘Mountain in My Mind’ is out to change that.

Written by Mary Murphy September 25, 2023

Get Hyped for ‘TREW to You’ Film Tour, Coming Soon to a City (or Screen) Near You

Is it too early to talk about ski films? Nah. First up, a peak inside TREW’s community film project. Ten teams. Ten films. Only one…

Written by Andrew Marshall September 21, 2023

‘Here, Hold My Kid’ Could Be the Funniest Ski Movie of the Year

Elyse Saugstad and Jackie Paaso set out on a quest to prove that moms don’t have to hang up their skis and can still shred…

Written by Will Brendza September 18, 2023

Retire the Wax Iron? mountainFlow’s Handheld Infrared Waxer Offers Alternative

With mountainFLOW’s new handheld Infrared Waxer, you can DIY wax your skis or board using electromagnetic radiation for deeper and more effective wax.

Written by Will Brendza September 18, 2023

$9 Ski Passes: Purgatory’s ‘Dynamic Pricing’ Sounds Way Too Good to Be True

Purgatory expanded the range for its dynamic pricing for the 2023/24 season, so visitors can snag day passes for as low as $9 this season…

Written by Will Brendza September 14, 2023

No More Noseburn: Onus Optics Nose-Shielding Sunglasses Review

Sunglasses are great, but they have a fatal design flaw: they leave your nose totally exposed to direct solar radiation — Onus Optics has designed…

Written by Will Brendza September 11, 2023

Patagonia Women’s SnowDrifter Bibs: Overhauled, Earth-Friendly, Buttery Soft

This revamped hardshell kit is now 100% recycled and PFC-free, alongside being lightweight and durable.

Written by Sarah Stubbe September 01, 2023

Patagonia Men’s SnowDrifter Bibs Review: A Super-Lightweight, Breathable, Weather-Blocking Benchmark

For backcountry skiing, the Patagonia Snowdrifter Bibs are some of the lightest, stretchiest, most comfortable softshell bibs around.

Written by Will Brendza August 30, 2023

Bollé TORUS NEO Snow Goggles Review: Clear Vision in Any Conditions

The Bollé TORUS NEO reviewed here is a premium snow goggle that thrived in flat light, sunshine, and even rain.

Written by Sean McCoy August 29, 2023

Patagonia Women’s Untracked Bibs Review: Burly, Eco-Friendly, Innovative

A long-time favorite in Patagonia’s snow line, the Untracked Bibs are back and revamped for winter 2023/2024. And, they’re more than ready for any winter…

Written by Kaylee Walden and Morgan Tilton August 28, 2023

Patagonia SnowDrifter Men’s Jacket Review: A 3-Layer Shield Born for the Backcountry

Stretchy, light, wind- and waterproof, packable, and steazy — the Patagonia SnowDrifter jacket feels like the perfect backcountry companion. Because it is.

Written by Will Brendza August 23, 2023

Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Idaho’s Schweitzer Resort

The latest addition to Alterra Mountain Co’s lineup of resorts and Ikon Pass offerings expands its family of destinations to 17 with Schweitzer Mountain.

Written by Will Brendza August 22, 2023