Skiing

Midwest Shred Fest: Mike King Stokes the Soul of Michigan Skiing in TGR’s ‘Lake Effect’

Everything was going right for Mike King as his professional skiing career unfolded before him, until COVID threw him off course. Then, King had to rediscover…

Written by Will Brendza December 29, 2023

Weatherproof Fortress for All-Season Freeriding: Norrøna Tamok GORE-TEX ePE Jacket and Bib Review

The Norrøna Tamok jacket and bib kit seal out the elements with GORE-TEX’s new ePE membrane and are made for modern-day freeride skiing in the…

Written by Bergen Tjossem December 28, 2023

Splitboarders Send It on ‘Big Day Mountain’ in Japan

In the midst of some epic Japanese pow, all these Mountain Hardwear riders are able to say is: ‘It’s the best.’

Written by Mary Murphy December 28, 2023

Goat Triggers Avalanche, Takes ‘Significant’ 1,000-Foot Ride in Big Sky, Montana

‘It is unknown if the goat was wearing an airbag or if it was deployed in the avalanche,’ ski patrollers wrote in a humorous report.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 26, 2023

The Ski Pack Your Backcountry Guide Wants: Raide Research LF 40L Review

The debut product from Raide Research, the Raide LF 40L backcountry ski pack combines the best features of competitive packs — and includes a few that…

Written by Will Brendza December 21, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of K2 Mindbender BOA Ski Boots

This week, two lucky winners will receive a pair of all-new, first-of-their-kind K2 Mindbender BOA ski boots, valued at $800.

Identifying the ‘Four Horsemen’ of Mountain Hazards: Safety Tips From a Backcountry Guide

Mountain guide and safety expert Jason Antin dives in with Out There, discussing the biggest dangers of the backcountry, and how you can identify and…

Written by Will Brendza December 15, 2023

Bringing Back the Buckle, Bailing on BOA and Velcro: SCARPA F1 XT Ski Touring Boot Review

The SCARPA lightweight F1 XT ski touring boots borrow from bigger boots and tour like a race boot. Of SCARPA’s F1 family, this might just…

Written by Bergen Tjossem December 14, 2023

2 Founders Just Donated Their Snowboard Business to a University: Here’s Why

The co-founders of SnoPlanks are giving students at Oregon State University-Cascades the opportunity to help run a real-world business from their classroom.

Written by Will Brendza December 13, 2023

How to Chase Oyuki: A Skier and Snowboarder’s Guide to Niseko, Japan

Every winter, people from all over flock to the northern island of Hokkaido, Japan, drawn by the promise of infamous pow. Here’s our full guide…

Written by Drew Zieff December 12, 2023

Bewildered Bear Almost Hit by Surprisingly Fast Human

A skier at Tahoe’s Heavenly Ski Resort was shooting a video when a black bear suddenly ran across the slopes.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 12, 2023

Avalanche Dogs: Meet the Canine Patrol of Jackson Hole

What’s better than a cute dog? A cute dog that might just save your life after an avalanche.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 12, 2023

Near-Perfect Goggle, Swappable Lens System You May Never Need: Zeal Lookout Review

When it comes to clarity in changing conditions, the Zeal Lookouts are some of the best goggles I’ve tested in 2023.

Written by Mary Murphy December 11, 2023

The Freeride Ski That Genuinely Performs Anywhere: Völkl Blaze 106 Review

I was repeatedly surprised by how light and versatile Völkl Blaze 106 skis were both in and out of the ski resort.

Written by Bergen Tjossem December 08, 2023

Monster Slayers: Watch Mark Abma and Nikolai Schirmer Shred Norway’s ‘Monster Couloir’

Abma and Schirmer dog sledded out into an isolated region in Norway to ski the Monster Couloir.

Written by Will Brendza December 07, 2023

Skiing With Dogs: Tips and Tricks From a Professional Avi Dog Trainer

One of the greatest benefits of skiing in the backcountry is that your dog can come along for the ride. Here are a few tips…

Written by Will Brendza December 06, 2023

TGR’s ‘The Hypocrite’ Looks at Ski Film Industry’s Massive Carbon Footprint

Ski movies rely heavily on fossil fuels, yet most production companies and athletes are also advocates for sustainability. How can they balance both?

Written by Will Brendza December 05, 2023

We Asked AI How to Be a Rad Skier. Here’s What It Said…

We asked AI how to appease the snow gods — and crush après season. It recommended we turn to Pit Viper.

Is Skiing Art? Red Bull Teams With Faction to Answer That Question in ‘Abstract’

Two adventure sport media giants team up to question the definition of art, and to challenge people with the questions: Is skiing art? And are…

Written by Will Brendza December 04, 2023

Boot Tan Fest for Femme Skiers Is Back! Event Announces New Date, Resort

“The Largest Festival on Snow for Women.” Bold claim, but it’s true.

Written by Mary Murphy December 04, 2023

‘Lexicon’ Premieres in Canada, China, and Japan, Bringing Positive Winter Stoke to the People

Hugs, smiles, laughs, face shots, hollers of joy. This is what skiing is all about.

Written by Mary Murphy December 01, 2023

Optics and Chopsticks: Oyuki and Smith Winter Gear Collaboration Review

Oyuki and Smith just collaborated on a limited-edition, Japow-inspired collection. We got an exclusive, hands-on look at this new collab last winter, testing the gear…

Written by Drew Zieff November 30, 2023

Dialed Fit for Impressive Control On- and Off-Piste: K2 Mindbender 120 BOA Ski Boot Review

The K2 Mindbender 120 BOA Ski Boots are some of the brand’s first downhill boots to include the BOA fit system in the toe —…

Written by David Young November 30, 2023

Backcountry Ski Binding Recall: Atomic, Salomon, Armada Issue ‘Stop Use’ Warning

Due to an issue with the toe component failing and presenting a user-safety hazard, over 4,000 bindings from three big brands are being recalled.

Written by Will Brendza November 29, 2023

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Just Got Its New Gear — And You Can Too

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team broke ties with long-time partner Spyder Outerwear to join forces with the Italian brand Kappa — which just released…

Written by Will Brendza November 29, 2023

No Lifts, No Ski School, No Lodge. How Does Hankin-Evelyn Function?

Hankin-Evelyn is a community-operated ski area with 14 runs and zero lifts or T-bars. And it’s totally free for backcountry skiers to use.

Written by Will Brendza November 28, 2023

Indy Pass Rebrands After 4 Years, but Mission for ‘Accessible’ Skiing Remains

Indy Pass rebrands, including a new website and physical passes. But the collective’s leaders say they will maintain their commitment to cheap skiing.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 27, 2023

Winter Gloves So Good, I Bought 3 Pairs: Hestra Ergo Active Gloves Review

Hestra’s Ergo Grip Active gloves are my number one pick for fit, durability, dexterity, and quality — I destroyed my first pair after multiple seasons…

Written by Bergen Tjossem November 22, 2023