Skiing

Aspen, Snowmass Open Saturday, Nov. 23 — 5 Days Ahead of Schedule

Colorado’s ski resorts are quickly opening as ski season gets underway — and early snowstorms have made it possible for Aspen and Snowmass to open early.

Written by Will Brendza November 15, 2024

The Best Skis for Beginners of 2024-2025

Our team tested the best all-mountain skis for beginners including top picks from Elan, Atomic, Rossignol, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Justin Park November 13, 2024

The Best Plus-Size Ski and Snow Gear for Women of 2024-2025

We want to help find the best gear that fits, no matter your size. We tested plus-size ski and snow gear including Outdoor Research, TREW…

Written by Mattie Schuler and Morgan Tilton November 13, 2024

The Best All-Mountain Skis of 2024-2025

The right ski can make your day, and not every all-mountain ski is created equal. We hit the slopes and put them to the test…

Written by Albert Kim and Justin Park November 12, 2024

The Best Women’s Ski Jackets of 2024-2025

We tracked out the slopes to find the best women’s ski jackets. Here are our stellar choices from Patagonia, Rab, Outdoor Research and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Heather Balogh Rochfort November 12, 2024

The Best Women’s Ski Bibs of 2024-2025

We hit the slopes to find the best women’s ski bibs. Whether you snowboard or ski at the resort or in the backcountry, we’ve got…

Written by Morgan Tilton and Kylie Mohr November 12, 2024

The Best Ski Pants of 2024-2025

For the resort or backcountry, we found the best ski pants for a range of conditions including Flylow, Patagonia, Rab, and more.

Written by Bergen Tjossem and Albert Kim November 12, 2024

The Best Base Layers for Women of 2024-2025

We tested and found the best base layers for women including top picks from Smartwool, Icebreaker, Black Diamond, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Julia Spadaro November 12, 2024

Attention US Skiers: Win 1 of 2 Pairs of Ultra-Limited Atomic & Arc’teryx ‘Grottoflage’ Pow Skis

For the first time, Atomic and Arc’teryx have come together to collaborate on the Maverick 115 Cti powder ski that will only be sold in…

Written by Will Brendza November 11, 2024

The Best Men’s Ski Bibs of 2024-2025

Whether you ski, snowboard, snowmobile, or splitboard, we’ve found the best men’s ski bibs.

Written by Eric Phillips and Drew Zieff November 11, 2024

The Best Ski Jackets of 2024-2025

Whether you’re skiing in sunny or stormy conditions, we tested and found the best ski jackets including Patagonia, Arc’teryx, and more.

Written by Justin Park and Morgan Tilton November 11, 2024

The Best Snowboard Jackets of 2024-2025

From a snowboard jacket’s fabric and hood to the pockets, a range of details can make or break a design. Find our best picks for…

Written by Morgan Tilton and Eric Phillips November 11, 2024

The Best Ski Gloves of 2024-2025

For the resort or backcountry, we’ve got your digits covered with the best field-tested ski gloves from Swany, Hestra, Black Diamond, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Matt Hart November 11, 2024

The Best Ski Goggles of 2024-2025

Searching for the best ski goggles for skiing, snowboarding, or snowmobiling? We’ve got you covered with our vetted collection.

Written by Bergen Tjossem and Morgan Tilton November 11, 2024

The Best Women’s Ski Pants of 2024-2025

We tested the best women’s ski pants for the resort and backcountry including our top picks from Rab, The North Face, Arc’teryx and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Jessi Hackett November 11, 2024

The Best Winter Mittens of 2024-2025

When it’s freezing out and too cold for five-finger gloves, pull on our favorite winter mittens from Stio, Outdoor Research, Burton, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Matt Hart November 11, 2024

It All Started With a Near-Death Experience: The Toe-Pin Ski Binding Turns 40

No ski manufacturer wanted anything to do with Fritz Barthel’s minimalistic toe-pin binding system when he first invented it. And, 40 years later, it’s become…

Written by Will Brendza November 06, 2024

The Best Gifts for Winter 2024: Win the Holidays With These Cold-Weather Gear Ideas

Holiday gift shopping sneaks up on all of us and it’s rarely an easy task. That’s why we pulled together a list of our favorite…

Written by Will Brendza and M.T. Elliott November 05, 2024

The Best Ski Socks of 2024-2025

Winter is in full swing, and that means you’ll be outside in the cold and snow. These ski socks will help keep your feet happy…

Written by Morgan Tilton, Bergen Tjossem and Meghan LaHatte October 31, 2024

Stiff, Featherweight, and Pops in the Backcountry: Atomic Backland 102 Freeride Touring Ski Review

The Atomic Backland 102 is an efficient, lightweight freeride touring ski that floats in deep powder with the best of them. It rips in softer,…

Written by Will Brendza October 30, 2024

Cody Townsend Returns! Pursuing New List of Classic Ski Descents: Watch ‘FIFTY+’ First Episode

Townsend returns, on an epic new quest to ski a new list of modern classic descents that he was personally inspired to put together himself.…

Written by Will Brendza October 30, 2024

New-Look Natural Selection Tour Aims to Disrupt Ski, Bike, and Surf Competitions

The newest evolution of the Natural Selection Tour will include skiing, surfing, and biking events. As with the original snowboarding competition, each event will be…

Written by Drew Zieff October 28, 2024

Palisades Tahoe Avi Rescue Training: Resort to Offer Lift-Accessed AIARE Course, In-Bounds

For the first time, Palisades Tahoe is partnering with a local guide company to offer AIARE rescue courses at its resort.

Written by Will Brendza October 28, 2024

Become a ‘Snow Warrior Monk’: Freeride Training Camp With Nikolai Shirmer

Nikolai Shirmer is one of the best freeskiers alive. In this short film, he shows us the training it takes to ski at his level.

Written by Will Brendza October 25, 2024

Indy Pass Adds 30 Resorts, Launches Final Season Pass Sale

The pass that is uplifting small independent resorts around the world announced that it is adding 30 new mountains to its lineup — and making…

Written by Will Brendza October 24, 2024

The Best Ski Brands of 2024-2025

From the world’s earliest ski craftsman to conventional pioneers, we spotlight the top ski brands leading the pack.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Sean Snyder October 24, 2024

Warren Miller, Reimagined: ‘Girl Winter’ Ski Film Tour Features Femme-Forward Shorts

With 12 stops from Alaska to Massachusetts, the ‘Girl Winter Film Tour’ is bringing six rad ski films made by women, with women athletes, to…

Written by Will Brendza October 22, 2024

The Best Winter Gloves of 2024-2025

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

Written by Mattie Schuler and Morgan Tilton October 22, 2024