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The Best Ski Backpacks of 2025

From small ski packs for lift-access to behemoths built for serious backcountry use, we found the best ski backpacks for every budget.

Written by Eric Phillips and Morgan Tilton March 25, 2025

Freeride World Tour Finale: XTREME Verbier to Qualify Athletes for 2026 World Championships

As talks of the 2030 and 2034 Olympics grow, athletes competing in this year’s Freeride World Tour Xtreme Verbier finale have a lot on the…

Written by Will Brendza March 19, 2025

‘Don’t Mention It’: Powder Mountain to Add 1,000+ Acres of Skiable Terrain

Powder Mountain is adding an entire bowl of new terrain to its resort in the coming seasons — making the largest resort in North America even…

Written by David Young March 13, 2025

Snowboarder Pronounced Dead After Falling From Barless Lift in Montana

A 37-year-old man died after sustaining serious injuries when he fell from a lift at Montana’s Red Lodge Mountain.

Written by Will Brendza March 13, 2025

Ikon vs. Epic: Early Bird Passes Show Clear Winner on Price

There is a significant price difference between the Epic and Ikon season ski passes for the 2025/26 season. Here is our breakdown of what pass…

Written by Will Brendza March 10, 2025

The Best Snowboard Boots of 2025

We tested all-mountain and freestyle snowboard boots for the resort and backcountry to find the best options from Burton, Vans, K2, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Drew Zieff February 25, 2025

Free of Forever Chemicals: The North Face Women’s Summit Series Verbier GORE-TEX Ski Bibs

Functional and weatherproof, the women’s Verbier GORE-TEX ski and snowboard bibs launched in step with The North Face’s elimination of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the…

Written by Morgan Tilton February 21, 2025

Just-Right Bagginess: Weatherproof L1 Premium Goods Axial Snowboard Pants Review

The unisex L1 Premium Goods Axial Snowboard Pants are stylish, technical, and stretchy with hems that fit over any snowboard boot.

Written by Morgan Tilton February 05, 2025

The Best Snowboard Jackets of 2025

From a snowboard jacket’s fabric and hood to the pockets, a range of details can make or break a design. Find our best picks for…

Written by Morgan Tilton, Eric Phillips and Sean Galaway February 03, 2025

Plus-Size Women’s Ski Kit, No Fluff: Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Jacket-Plus Review

Based on our field testing, the plus-size Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Jacket is a solid winter outerwear option for bigger bodies.

Written by Raquel Vélez January 22, 2025

Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Bibs-Plus Review: Technical, Non-Insulated Bibs for Bigger Bodies

The plus-size Outdoor Research Women’s Carbide Bibs are durable, light, and protective for the resort or in the backcountry.

Written by Raquel Vélez January 07, 2025

Stylish, Weatherproof Snowboard Jacket: L1 Premium Goods Axial Review

The Axial Jacket by L1 Premium Goods is a well-styled, looser-fitting, and nongendered snowboard jacket with top-notch waterproofness, breathability, and roomy pockets.

Written by Morgan Tilton January 06, 2025

Men Die More, Snowboarding Is Safer, and More Surprising Insights From Lifetime Ski Study

Jake Shealy is one of the foremost experts on ski area injuries in the world, and his takeaways from all those years of study might…

Written by Will Brendza January 06, 2025

Wide, Playful, Economic Splitboard: Korua Shapes Transition Finder Splitboard Review

Korua Shapes delivers on the promise of a board that brings playful performance in all conditions with the Transition Finder Splitboard.

Written by Sean Galaway December 24, 2024

Snowboarding the ‘Peak of Evil’: Patagonia Athletes Shred Biggest Line of Their Lives in India

Papsura is a huge peak in a remote part of the Indian Himalayas — Patagonia’s new film ‘Papsura: Peak of Evil’ follows two snowboarders on…

Written by Will Brendza December 04, 2024

‘The Snow League’: Shaun White’s New NBC Show Will Be All Snowboarding, Freeskiing, Halfpipe

Shaun White, Olympic and X Games gold medalist and snowboarding icon, has a new deal with NBC and Peacock for his recently announced ‘Snow League’…

Written by Will Brendza November 19, 2024

Mom With Medals: Olympian Jamie Anderson Proves Parents Still Shred

Jamie Anderson is a professional snowboarder and Olympian, and she is largely considered the GOAT of slopestyle snowboarding. She made her comeback at last winter’s…

Written by Morgan Tilton November 19, 2024

The Best Snowboard Bindings of 2025

Solid, comfortable snowboard bindings are an essential part of connecting with the slopes. We tested the best sets including Rome, Union, and more.

Written by Eric Phillips and Morgan Tilton November 13, 2024

The Best Plus-Size Ski and Snow Gear for Women of 2025

We want to help find the best gear that fits, no matter your size. We tested plus-size ski and snow gear including Outdoor Research, TREW…

Written by Mattie Schuler and Morgan Tilton November 13, 2024

The Best Snowboard Pants of 2025

Whether you’re in the backcountry or at the resort, these are our favorite pants, bibs, and onesies for snowboarding and splitboarding.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Eric Phillips November 13, 2024

The Best All-Mountain Snowboards of 2025

Our experts tested the best all-mountain snowboards. Top picks include GNU, Burton, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Eric Phillips November 12, 2024

The Best Gifts for Winter 2024: Win the Holidays With These Cold-Weather Gear Ideas

Holiday gift shopping sneaks up on all of us and it’s rarely an easy task. That’s why we pulled together a list of our favorite…

Written by Will Brendza and M.T. Elliott November 05, 2024

New-Look Natural Selection Tour Aims to Disrupt Ski, Bike, and Surf Competitions

The newest evolution of the Natural Selection Tour will include skiing, surfing, and biking events. As with the original snowboarding competition, each event will be…

Written by Drew Zieff October 28, 2024

Palisades Tahoe Avi Rescue Training: Resort to Offer Lift-Accessed AIARE Course, In-Bounds

For the first time, Palisades Tahoe is partnering with a local guide company to offer AIARE rescue courses at its resort.

Written by Will Brendza October 28, 2024

The Best Splitboards for Men and Women of 2025

Splitboarding is one of the best ways to enjoy the backcountry. Here are our top splitboard picks including Never Summer, Stranda, Jones and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton, Nick Catmur and Eric Phillips October 28, 2024

Indy Pass Adds 30 Resorts, Launches Final Season Pass Sale

The pass that is uplifting small independent resorts around the world announced that it is adding 30 new mountains to its lineup — and making…

Written by Will Brendza October 24, 2024

Olympic Qualification on the Line: FIS Sends It Into Park & Pipe Big Air Season

With the 2026 Olympic Games looming on the horizon, athletes competing in the 2024/25 FIS Park & Pipe Big Air Competition have a lot on…

Written by Will Brendza October 18, 2024

The Best Ski Helmets of 2025

Our experts tested and found the best ski helmets including Smith, Pret, Giro and more. Whether you’re carving at the resort or in the backcountry,…

Written by Morgan Tilton and Mattie Schuler October 18, 2024

Stomping Bolts at Jackson Hole: Boarders Blow WY Cold Smoke in New TGR Edit

Get stoked for winter watching Cam FitzPatrick, Cooper Branham, and Yuki Kadono with TGR rip Jackson Hole to pieces.

Written by Will Brendza October 04, 2024

Cheekbone Protection, Crisp Optics: POC Nexal Clarity Ski Goggles Review

The POC Nexal Clarity Ski Goggles are a distinctive race-inspired ski and snowboard goggle that superbly fits a variety of ski and climbing helmets and…

Written by Bergen Tjossem September 30, 2024

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