Skiing

The Best Men’s Ski Jackets of 2022

If skiing is your therapy, a waterproof ski jacket can make your time on the slopes the best days of the year. Check out our…

Written by Steve Graepel April 13, 2021

French Skier Wins FIS World Cup, Breaks France’s 20-Year Drought

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a World Cup skier, and a glimpse of what it takes to win, in Bollé’s ‘Vision’ documentary.

Written by Mary Murphy April 09, 2021

Shred on a Budget: Decathlon Freeride Skis, Boots Review

Europe’s premier outdoor and sporting goods retailer has its sights set on making American skiing more accessible.

Written by Berne Broudy March 25, 2021

Bike to Ski to … Lava? Trio Completes Human-Powered Volcano Tour

Stio’s ‘Rise and Grind’ film documents three athletes’ human-powered tour of seven Pacific Northwest volcanoes.

Written by Mary Murphy March 25, 2021

Bluebird Gets the Bear: Backcountry Ski Area Extends to New Peak

Bluebird Backcountry made a major improvement to its current 400-acre ski area.

Written by Mary Murphy March 24, 2021

Craziest Bear Chase Video Ever? Grizzly Pursues Skier in Romania… Again

You’re not seeing double. Two months after a bear chased a skier down the hill at Predeal in Romania, another video — this one up…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 23, 2021

Romp Custom FH Alpine Touring Skis: Built to Rehab From Injury

Crested Butte, Colorado’s Romp Skis developed custom skis, tailor-made to get you back on the slopes after knee surgery. Here’s how it works.

Written by Seiji Ishii March 22, 2021

Today’s Bargains: 4 End-of-Winter Steals

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains from Mountain Hardwear, Black Diamond, and more to save…

Written by Ilana Newman March 19, 2021

Native Skier, Snowboarder Invite You to Share Their ‘Connection’ With the Mountains

This new film from Ikon Pass highlights the stories of two Indigenous snowsports athletes in the U.S.

Written by Mary Murphy March 18, 2021

Atomic Redster S9 Gen S Nordic Ski First Look: Bold Design for Efficient Skating

The Atomic Redster S9 soft-launched this winter with the goal of increasing efficiency for skate skiers through a radical new sidecut profile. Several expert cross-country…

Written by Sean McCoy March 17, 2021

Pass Alert: Ikon Pass Goes on Sale for 2022 Season

Curious how the pandemic is affecting multi-resort passes? Check out Ikon’s plan for the 2021-2022 winter season.

Written by Mary Murphy March 11, 2021

Skiing Crater Lake: The Best Runs This National Park Has to Offer

Curious as to what kind of skiing a giant lake-filled crater in the pacific northwest has to offer? Watch this skier’s video.

Written by Mary Murphy March 02, 2021

Legend’s Last Film: ‘Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story’ Premieres Today Online

‘Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story’ is a ski legend’s last film. Learn how to watch here.

Written by Mary Murphy February 25, 2021

3-Day Deal: Save Up to 60% on Ski & Snowboard Gear

Backcountry expanded to its Winter Yard Sale to include deep savings on its own gear. Don’t miss these killer deals.

Written by Sponsored Post February 23, 2021

Fischer Transalp Touring Boot First Look: A Light AT Boot for the Masses

Fischer launches its newest all-terrain ski boot in fall 2021. But we got on a pair pre-release for a sneak peek. This is what you…

Written by Sean McCoy February 18, 2021

Backcountry Giveback: You Can Help Keep This Species From Vanishing

Osprey just premiered its latest film project based in the Wyoming backcountry about how you can help backcountry skiers save a band of bighorn sheep.

Written by Mary Murphy February 18, 2021

Locked and Loaded: RockyMounts LiftOp ‘Biggie’ Ski Rack Review

Looking for a ski rack that’s sturdy as all get out and can carry hoards of boards and skis? The RockyMounts LiftOp may be for you.

Written by Mary Murphy February 16, 2021

Smartwool Athletes Bring Artistic Flair to Their Favorite Ski and Snowboard Socks

Smartwool’s winter socks showcase the attention to detail and artistic flair from its team of skiers and snowboarders.

Written by Sponsored Post February 15, 2021

Check Out This ‘Unknown’ Ski Hill Locals Don’t Want You to Crash

Never heard of Mt. Cain ski hill? That’s OK — the locals don’t want you to. Matchstick Production’s ‘Frozen in Time’ film is an ode…

Written by Mary Murphy February 10, 2021

Tecnica Cochise Boot Review: The Downhill Boot That Can Tour

Thanks to Tecnica’s re-designed Cochise, the first no-compromises downhill ski boot that a skier can also tour in, there’s now a one boot quiver for…

Written by Berne Broudy February 10, 2021

Kid Skier Kai Jones Gobbles Big Air in Teton Gravity Teaser

Teton Gravity Research enlisted 14-year-old pro skier Kai Jones to help bring its new Optics goggles to market.

Written by Mary Murphy February 09, 2021

Team Effort: Pros Weigh in on Salomon’s Best QST Ski Yet

When given a ‘blank slate,’ Salomon’s freeride athletes aimed to create the most balanced, stable, floatable, and powerful ski yet.

Written by Mary Murphy February 09, 2021

Colorado’s Euro-Style Ski Traverse: The Hut-to-Hut ‘Interconnect Route’

This hut trip through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains is the closest you can get to skiing Europe without hopping a plane.

Written by Berne Broudy February 03, 2021

‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Spoof Brings Laughs to Ski Pack Testing

Mystery Ranch began filming its ‘Theater’ series last year. Now, the first episode is out, providing informational product overviews, testing feedback on its packs, and…

Written by Mary Murphy February 02, 2021

Interchangeable-Lens Ski Goggles: Top Picks to See Clearly This Season

In the last year, several brands came out with new goggle systems they felt could rock the interchangeable-lens world. We took four of them for…

Written by Cameron Martindell February 01, 2021

Voice Guidance Revolutionizes Avalanche Beacons With ORTOVOX ‘Diract’

The ORTOVOX Diract Voice is the first avalanche beacon that provides searchers with audible voice commands while in search mode. We inspected the device for…

Written by Sean McCoy February 01, 2021