Skiing

Cody Townsend, Bjarne Salen Rescue Skier After Near-Fatal Fall in Couloir

After descending a dramatic ski line, Cody Townsend and Bjarne Salen saw a skier plummet down a cliff face nearby. If it weren’t for them, this…

Written by Nate Mitka April 05, 2019

Red Bull Announces the Coolest Skiing Competition Ever

‘Bring the big sticks, leave the lycra at home!’ Red bull just created a new freeride skiing format that has us drooling. Red Bull Raid…

Written by Nate Mitka March 28, 2019

Black Diamond JetForce Pro Avalanche Airbag: First Look

Black Diamond improves upon its JetForce avalanche airbags with the JetForce Pro. Coming fall 2019, the JetForce Pro has modular packs ranging from 10 to…

Written by Sean McCoy March 26, 2019

Aspen: The Colorado Mountain Town I Hate to Love

With every visit, every year without a trust fund, I try to find fault in this privileged place. And every year I love it a…

Written by Julie Kailus March 26, 2019

ReddyYeti Ultimate Spring Ski & Snowboard Gear Giveaway

It’s still snowing! Colorado resorts are extending their seasons. And ReddyYeti is back again with a spring ski and snowboard gear giveaway worth $4,200.

Written by Julie Kailus March 20, 2019

Backcountry Ski Safety: What Avalanche Gear Should You Buy?

Before you buy that beacon, shovel, and probe, read this list to make sure you buy the right ones. Stay safe in the backcountry with…

Written by Nate Mitka March 11, 2019

Watch: ‘First Ever Zeppelin Ski Drop’

In perhaps the most ‘Mission: Impossible’ ski drop ever, three athletes rappel out of a floating zeppelin to the top of the mountain.

Written by Nate Mitka March 11, 2019

Smith 4D MAG Goggles Review: Folded Lens Offers 25% More Vision

Smith’s folded lens lets you see more of the mountain — no question. But it comes with a cost. We reviewed the Smith 4D MAG Goggles…

Written by Nate Mitka March 07, 2019

The Ultimate Sport! Ski Mountaineering Meets Bikepacking Video

‘Our mission: Bikepacking across the Alps and skiing some beautiful mountains along the way — no motor allowed.’

Written by Nate Mitka March 04, 2019

Ride for Equity: Julbo Goggle Supports Women Crushers

Renowned athlete/activist Caroline Gleich launches goggles to promote mountain exploration and equal opportunity for women — from the outdoors to the office.

Written by Morgan Tilton February 27, 2019

Ski Photography: How to Carry a Camera While Skiing or Snowboarding

Skiing and snowboarding are eye-catching activities for photography. But it’s tricky to carry an expensive camera with you on the wet and cold slopes. Use…

Written by Nate Mitka February 26, 2019

Watch 18-Year-Olds Huck Triple Backflips: Quiksilver ‘Young Guns’

Some of the best young skiers on the planet gathered in Revelstoke to go as big as possible for Quiksilver’s Young Guns competition.

Written by Nate Mitka February 25, 2019

Hard to Watch: Skier Buried, Recovered From Avalanche

If you ski in the backcountry, you put yourself in avalanche terrain. Make good choices, ski with a competent team, and be safe out there!

Written by Sean McCoy February 20, 2019

Kings and Queens of Corbet’s: Watch Highlights of Cliff Huck Competition

Travis Rice and Caite Zeliff were crowned King and Queen of Corbet’s during the second-annual competition held at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This video highlights some…

Written by Nate Mitka February 19, 2019

Kilian Jornet Skis Europe’s Tallest Vertical Rock Face: Watch ‘Troll Wall’

This wall is so steep it’s hard to believe Kilian Jornet made it down. Watch him ice climb up, then ski down slopes of more…

Written by Nate Mitka February 19, 2019

I Skied With an Exoskeleton: ROAM Elevate First Look

The ROAM Elevate is a robotic exoskeleton for skiing. I was one of the first people outside the brand to try it.

Written by Sean McCoy February 15, 2019

Arc’teryx Academy: Backcountry Classes From Pro Guides, Athletes

Arc’teryx hosts three academies every year: backcountry ski touring, rock climbing, and alpine adventures. I attended the Backcountry Academy in Wyoming last week to learn…

Written by Nate Mitka February 13, 2019

Watch Cody Townsend Descend Narrow Couloir on Snow Blades

Cody Townsend and his crew take a new spin on a popular descent in Nevada — Terminal Cancer. They drop in the narrow chute on…

Written by Nate Mitka February 13, 2019

Breaking Down Kilian Jornet’s 24-Hour Uphill Record Gear

Last week, Kilian Jornet did what he does best, crushing the 24-hour record for vertical gain. This is the kit he used to do it.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2019

Sweet Protection Jumps Head-First Into Snow Goggles

The brand Sweet Protection, known for snow sports and whitewater helmets, launched goggles for 2019.

Written by Sean McCoy February 08, 2019

Custom Skis Rising: 4 Booming Brands of Boutique Skis

By definition, custom ski brands will never be the next big thing. But handmade and boutique ski shops provide a personalized experience and aesthetic that…

Written by GJ Staff February 07, 2019

Phantom Lens: 3 Optical Issues Bollé Solved in a Ski Goggle

Longstanding brand Bollé is bringing Phantom — its most powerful light-adaptive technology — to 17 ski goggle models this season.

Written by Julie Kailus February 07, 2019

‘The Art Of The Turn’: Watch a Ski Racer Fly

Victor Muffat-Jeandet is an Olympic medalist and one of the fastest and most powerful skiers in the world. This slow-motion carving and skiing video captures…

Written by Nate Mitka February 06, 2019

The Biggest Lines in the World: History of Freeride Video

Watch phenomenal big-mountain skiing, and top-notch cinematography to back it, in ‘Twenty: An Accidental History of Freeride.’ Just be prepared for jaw-dropping lines and very close calls.

Written by Nate Mitka January 23, 2019

Custom Skis: Why You Should Consider Buying a Pair

Custom skis can help you become a better skier and cost less than you think. We got in touch with Romp Skis out of Crested Butte,…

Written by Steve Graepel January 21, 2019

Cody Townsend to Ski All 50 Classic Descents in North America: Watch

Nobody has ever skied all 50 classic ski descents in North America. Cody Townsend plans to do just that. This video kicks off a series…

Written by Nate Mitka January 17, 2019

Goodbye Snowmobiles, Hello Skizee? Meet the Miniature Motor for Skiers

The thrill of downhill skiing on flat ground: That’s one premise of the Skizee, a wacky winter invention.

Written by Nate Mitka January 16, 2019

Pow! REI Offers Lift Ticket Discounts at Mammoth, Snowbird, Killington, More

Apparently, REI doesn’t just discount outdoor apparel. REI co-op members can now score big price cuts on lift tickets at ski areas around the country.

Written by Julie Kailus January 15, 2019