Skiing

Evo Staff Picks: Favorite Ski and Snowboard Outerwear for 2018-19

Temperatures are dropping. Snow is beginning to fall. And skiers and snowboarders are salivating for the latest in winter outwear to keep warm on the…

Written by Julie Kailus October 22, 2018

Watch: British Columbia Backcountry Skiing at Its Finest

If this doesn’t make you want to go skiing, we don’t know what will.

Written by GJ Staff October 20, 2018

Dynafit TLT Speedfit Ski Touring Boot Review: Good for Ice Climbs?

Switch from tight, ‘ski mode’ to articulating ‘walk mode,’ strap on some crampons, and send the icefall. We tested Dynafit’s TLT Speedfit ski touring boot…

Written by Seiji Ishii October 16, 2018

Wolf Creek for the Win! Ski Resort Will Open This Weekend

Thanks to a big early-season snowstorm, Wolf Creek Ski Resort will be the first Colorado resort to open in 2018.

Written by Sean McCoy October 11, 2018

Salomon SHIFT: 2019’s Most Exciting Ski Binding Stars in Stoke Vid

The Salomon SHIFT is the most revolutionary ski binding we’ve seen in years. It gives skiers a whole new option for the slopes, from backcountry…

Written by Sean McCoy October 09, 2018

Meet the Photographer Behind Iconic Skiing Films: Video

Chris Figenshau has quietly become one of the most respected photographers and videographers in skiing and snowboarding, working with notable athletes like Jeremy Jones and…

Written by Nate Mitka October 08, 2018

All Aboard! ‘Winter Park Express’ Train Tickets on Sale for 2019

Fares for the Winter Park Express start at $29 each way between Denver Union Station and Winter Park Resort.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 20, 2018

‘Boardie’ Builds a Better T-Bar: It’s About Time

Boardie is a wider crossbar for existing T-bar systems. It’s a simple idea that makes quite a bit of sense from a skier’s or rider’s…

Written by Sean McCoy September 17, 2018

Up for Grabs: Skier’s Dream Job Comes With Gear, $10K

All the gear, all the travel, and all the pow: It’s everything skiers need a dream job to be. And you get a cool 10…

Written by GJ Staff September 11, 2018

Trailer: ‘Face of Winter’ a Tribute to Legendary Filmmaker Warren Miller

Warren Miller, a legend of ski cinematography, passed away in January 2018. Now, the company that still carries his name will honor his legacy in film.

Written by GJ Staff September 06, 2018

Ikon Pass Adds Utah Resorts Solitude, Brighton

With the additions, five Utah resorts are open to holders of the new-for-2018 IKON pass.

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2018

Hilaree Nelson Replaces Conrad Anker as TNF Team Captain

Known for impressive ski mountaineering in the Himalayas, Hilaree Nelson will take the role from Conrad Anker, who held the position for 26 years.

Written by Nate Mitka July 17, 2018

Holding an Edge: Pro Ski Racers’ Offseason Workouts

To maintain an edge, U.S. Ski Team alpine racers Resi Stiegler, 32, and River Radamus, 20, both hit the gym hard in the offseason. They…

Written by Julie Kailus June 26, 2018

Alterra Moves to Acquire Utah’s Solitude Mountain

If you have an Ikon Pass, you just got one mountain richer. Ikon parent Alterra Mountain Company confirmed it’s entering an agreement to purchase Solitude…

Written by Julie Kailus June 20, 2018

Carbon & Kevlar: MSR Trekking Poles Survive Alaskan Test

Carbon fiber, Kevlar, and the patented DynaLock adjustable closure combine in the light, compact, sturdy MSR Ascent Pole.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 13, 2018

Jesper Tjäder Hits 7 Trees in Amazing Late-Season Ski Edit

Follow one expert skier via GoPro as he navigates an incredibly dense forest short on snow. You won’t find deep powder or wide open bowls…

Written by GJ Staff May 15, 2018

Snow Flotation: Black Diamond GlideLite 127 First Look

No edges, non-traditional bindings, no ski boots: The Black Diamond GlideLite is a different way to get around in snowy conditions. We tested them during…

Written by Nate Mitka May 08, 2018

Longest Ski Tour in the Alps: 1,069 Miles, 36 Days

A team of five skiers trekked the Der Lange Weg route across the mightiest peaks in the European Alps at blazing speed. The route includes…

Written by Nate Mitka April 24, 2018

Do It Yourself: End-of-Season Ski & Snowboard Waxing

Learn how to wax your skis and snowboards after a full season of riding in our guide. For optimal performance, don’t let your skis sit…

Written by GJ Staff April 13, 2018

7 Spring Sports to Start Now

The joys of spring – rain, snow, and 70 degrees all in the same day – are upon us. What are the best things to…

Written by Andy Cochrane April 12, 2018

Watch: First Descents From Ripping Monoskier

Rob Enigl has an L1-T12 incomplete spinal cord injury, but he doesn’t let that hold him back. Watch as he carves down groomers, gets serious…

Written by GJ Staff April 10, 2018

12 Things You Don’t Learn in a Level 1 Avalanche Course

An avalanche one course is a critical way to improve backcountry safety. But it doesn’t teach you everything. An AIARE instructor breaks down 12 skills…

Written by GJ Staff April 03, 2018

BCA Float 27 Speed Avalanche Airbag Reviewed

The new BCA Float 2.0 system is lighter and more useful than previous versions. We skied with the BCA Float 27 Speed pack during an…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 22, 2018

Terrifying: Watch Avalanche Rescue From Victim’s Perspective

Watch an avalanche burry one skier in this jarring first-person perspective video. Then, the rescue kicks into gear. Thankfully, everyone was OK.

Written by GJ Staff March 22, 2018

Watch: Skier’s Heartbreaking End to Almost-Perfect Cliff Line

Drew Tabke dropped some huge cliffs at the Freeride World Tour event in Andorra. But when it comes to the flats after the drops, the…

Written by GJ Staff March 21, 2018

Ski Ramp Bungee Jump Looks Amazing (And You Can Do It Too)

Devinsupertramp rides down a massive ski jump that drops a hundred feet with two bungee cables. Sign us up now!

Written by GJ Staff March 20, 2018

Man Sets Vertical Record by Skiing Up 61K Feet in 24 Hours

Ultra-endurance athlete Mike Foote did continuous laps, skiing uphill and down at Whitefish, Montana, for an entire day. He set a new “vertical record” in…

Written by Nate Mitka March 19, 2018

Terrifying Chairlift Malfunction Caught on Video

The malfunction at Georgia’s Gudauri Ski Resort caused the chairlift to run backward at double speed, flinging riders off the lift and hospitalizing at least…

Written by Nate Mitka March 16, 2018