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Conquering Lhotse: Watch the First Ski Descent

In 2018, explorers and athletes Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison did what no one had ever done before. And this beautifully shot video tells their story.

Written by Mallory Paige October 16, 2019

Ski Art Masterpiece: ‘The Man Behind the Maps’ Showcases Stunning Niehues Paintings

James Niehues is a mountain guide and photographer. But he’s most widely known as the man behind ski maps across the world.

Written by Mary Murphy October 15, 2019

POC Obex Spin BC Review: Ski Helmet Tells Your Medical History

The POC Obex Spin BC has an embedded NFC chip to share your health data with first responders in the event of an emergency. But…

Written by GJ Staff October 14, 2019

Video: Ski the Middle Teton Vicariously for 9 Glorious Minutes

The Teton Range is an iconic part of Wyoming’s landscape — and this athlete is skiing it in style.

Written by Mary Murphy October 09, 2019

Insane POV Footage Puts You in the Minds of Pro Freeskiers

Four freeskiers and a drone pilot are dropped at Chatter Creek in British Columbia for one week. Their instructions: Charge as hard as you can…

Written by Mary Murphy October 09, 2019

Faction Releases New ‘Agent Series’ Touring Skis

Faction Skis claims its newest touring-focused skis are lightweight, durable, and optimized for the downhill. And the brand hopes they’ll get us farther outside than…

Written by Mary Murphy October 08, 2019

New Kind of REI? Check Out Just-Opened North Conway Store

New Hampshire’s iconic adventure hub of North Conway now serves as a lab for a different type of REI.

Written by GJ Staff October 04, 2019

Seek Out Deep Adventures This Winter With Ikon Ski Pass

With the season’s first snowfall just over the horizon, the Ikon Pass has geared up for the 2019-2020 season with a growing collection of unique…

Written by GJ Staff October 01, 2019

Start the Stoke: DPS Skis, Teton Gravity Research Launch Big-Stunt Ski Film

Dash Longe is a simple, pow-lovin’ Tahoe native. And in DPS Skis’ latest cinematic production, he helps conjure stoke for the upcoming ski season.

Written by Mary Murphy September 27, 2019

Bob Ross Skis: Shred ‘Happy Little Trees’ With Limited-Edition Design

Tease out your hairdo, put on your biggest smile, and act fast — there are only 450 pairs of these happy little skis available.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 20, 2019

Watch: Ski Film Raises Winter Stoke to New High

Faction Skis’ newest film “The Collective” follows in the footsteps of its first film but provides even more gorgeous winter footage than before.

Written by Mary Murphy September 18, 2019

Warren Miller’s ‘Timeless’ Has Us Dreaming of Winter

Winter is around the corner, and that means snow, mountains, and the newest Warren Miller flick. Watch the trailer and feel the stoke.

Written by Mallory Paige August 21, 2019

Polish Man Plans to Ski Everest Without Supplemental O2

Andrzej Bargiel plans to climb and descend Mount Everest this fall without removing his skis.

Written by Sean McCoy August 13, 2019

Vail Resorts Adds 17 Ski Areas Across East Coast, Heartland

Vail Resorts will acquire 100 percent of Peak Resorts, extending the Epic Pass’s reach across the Midwest and Eastern Seaboard.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 22, 2019

Here’s How to Text Lindsey Vonn — Because She Just Asked You To

The former American Olympic skiing phenom promises she did not get hacked. She just wants to hear from her ‘true fans.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 09, 2019

Watch: 1st Ski-BASE Jump Sets World Record From Mont Blanc Summit

On June 24, Matthais Giraud set two records in one jump: the highest ski-BASE jump and the first ski-BASE of the Alps Trilogy.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 25, 2019

Skiing a Power Plant Looks Surprisingly Fun: Watch

Copenhagen, Denmark’s newest ski resort, is in a very unique location: the roof of a waste-to-energy power plant. Pro skier Jesper Tjäder shows how much fun…

Written by Sean McCoy June 12, 2019

‘Can’t Ski Vegas’ Film Presents the Ultimate Bachelor Party

Instead of the typical Vegas bachelor party, one crazy adventurer decides to raft a supposedly frozen river in the Canadian Rockies to find beautiful ski…

Written by Nate Mitka May 21, 2019

Sail-to-Ski in British Columbia: Gear for a North American Epic

After returning from an 8-day adventure along the Sunshine Coast, our writer shares the key pieces of gear that he used to sail to remote…

Written by GJ Staff May 15, 2019

Watch: Jimmy Chin and Cody Townsend Climb, Ski Grand Teton

At 13,776 feet, the Grand Teton towers over its namesake national park. Considered a testpiece of ski-mountaineering, Jimmy Chin and Cody Townsend ice climb up…

Written by Nate Mitka May 10, 2019

Highest Quarterpipe to Banked Landing: David Wise Sets Skiing World Record

David Wise gets some crazy liftoff for this quarterpipe jump — 38 feet and 4 inches, to be exact. It’s hard to believe how high…

Written by Nate Mitka April 26, 2019

Candide Thovex: Behind the Scenes of ‘Ski the World’

Who needs snow to skI? Watch Candide Thovex drop in on desert spines as part of last year’s ‘Quattro 2’ video.

Written by Nate Mitka April 26, 2019

Cody Townsend Channels His Inner Kilian for Whistler Traverse

The Spearhead Traverse in British Columbia is 20 miles long with 5,033 feet of elevation gain. Naturally, goofball Cody Townsend went all-out skimo racer for…

Written by Nate Mitka April 24, 2019

Eddie Bauer Freshline Review: Mountain-Proof Ski Kit Heli-Tested

As the First Ascent collection hits its 10th year, Eddie Bauer works to stay at the forefront of innovation.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 23, 2019

Big-Mountain Skier Dave Treadway Dies After Fall In British Columbia

Dave Treadway, a Canadian professional freeskier, died Monday after a fall while skiing near Rhododendron Mountain in Pemberton, British Columbia.

Written by Kurt Barclay April 17, 2019

It’s Time to Buy Your 2020 Ski Pass Now

Skiers and snowboarders, take note: If you want the best price on your season pass, deadlines are fast approaching before prices begin to climb.

Written by Sean McCoy April 16, 2019

Top 5 Crashes of 2019 Freeride World Tour: Watch

These are some of the gnarliest crashes we’ve ever seen. Skiers tomahawk, hit rocks after 30-foot drops, and completely explode upon landing.

Written by Nate Mitka April 16, 2019

Skimo Meets Freeride: I Survived the Red Bull Raid

Race to the top of a mountain, then huck cliffs for a high score on the way down. Red Bull Raid offers backcountry skiers and…

Written by Nate Mitka April 15, 2019

Sketchy Chugach Line Gives Cody Townsend the Pucker Factor

An out-of-the-blue call leads Cody Townsend on a last-second adventure to Alaska. But conditions on one of the most iconic ski lines in Alaska, the…

Written by Sean McCoy April 10, 2019

Watch: Skier Rockets Down Olympic Bobsleigh Course

What happens when you send a professional skier down an Olympic bobsleigh course? One thing’s for sure, the steep, icy, banked turns look terrifying!

Written by Nate Mitka April 10, 2019

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