Skiing

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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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

Atomic Maverick, Maven Ski Review: Built to Shred North American Slopes

Designed in the U.S. for North American skiers, Atomic’s newest skis deliver epic days in all conditions on all terrain.

Written by Berne Broudy January 29, 2021

Watch: This 80-Year-Old Park Skier Is Still Ripping

The latest ski parody film, ‘Hotdoggin’ Hans,’ is worth a watch.

Written by Mary Murphy January 29, 2021

Camo on the Slopes: World-Class Skier David Wise Is Also a Pro Hunter

It’s not often an athlete hits the top level in two fields. But David Wise, a Gold Medal Olympic skier and First Lite Pro Team…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 28, 2021

Crazy Video: Brown Bear Chases Skier Down Resort Mountain

Unlike several videos before it, this phone footage from Romania shows a bear barreling down a snowy hill in pursuit of a skier. And yes,…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 25, 2021

Multiple Skiers Injured, 1 Severely, After 2 Chairlifts Fall in a Month

After two chairlifts from the same manufacturer fell from their cables, a certain chair component has gone under close inspection.

Written by Mary Murphy January 22, 2021

Copper Mountain Expands Uphill Ski Program

Looking for more off-the-beaten-path skiing options? Copper Mountain has a new uphill program just for you.

Written by Mary Murphy January 22, 2021

Watch: Pro Skiers Surf the Season’s Last Pow on Epic Road Trip

Four skiers, one camera, and 1,600 miles of North American wilderness: Faction’s latest film is a must-watch.

Written by Mary Murphy January 22, 2021

Action Filmmaking: Watch This Skier Make It Big

Freeride World Tour title? Check. Powder Video Award for Best Female Performance? Check. Learn what’s next for Elyse Saugstad in this Teton Gravity short film.

Written by Mary Murphy January 21, 2021

Lighter, Stronger Ski Helmet: Sweet Protection Revamps Pinnacle Grimnir

The Sweet Protection Grimnir leads the brand’s offerings with durability and advanced protection. And we got a first look test at the next-generation Grimnir, which…

Written by Sean McCoy January 18, 2021

Anon Unveils New Safety Tech in Ski Helmets: WaveCel for Winter

The hotly debated safety tech that raised eyebrows around the bike industry in 2019 now promises to add even more safety to ski and snowboard…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 15, 2021

Volcano Skiing: Outside TV Releases Full ‘Ring of Fire’ Series

In Ring of Fire, two best friends and ski mountaineers headed off for the adventure of a lifetime — they just didn’t know it yet.…

Written by Mary Murphy January 13, 2021

Vermont Ski Patrollers to Receive First Wave of COVID Vaccine

Handling the organization, distribution, and overall logistics of the COVID-19 vaccine is a complicated nightmare. Thankfully, each state has a plan in place. One state’s…

Written by Mary Murphy January 11, 2021