Snowboarding

Watch: Speedy Sends, Scary Slides in ‘Wind Slab,’ Featuring Austen Sweetin

In ‘Wind Slab,’ Austen Sweetin rampages in deep backcountry powder at home in Washington. Hot take: Watch ’til the end. Seriously.

Written by Sam Anderson November 03, 2021

3 Feet of Overnight Snowfall Prompts Tahoe Ski Resort to Open 1 Month Early

On Friday, Oct. 29, Palisades Tahoe will open its world-class slopes to the pow crowds after receiving more than 3 feet of snow this week.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 28, 2021

Atomic Redster CTD Review: First Helmet That Records Impacts, Tells You When to Replace

Atomic’s Redster WC CTD continually evaluates its ability to protect your melon over time, and it lets someone know if you take a hard fall.

Written by Berne Broudy October 22, 2021

Backcountry Launches ‘Ski & Ride Guide’ With a Chance to Win a Dream Pow Getaway

The Backcountry Ski & Ride Guide is your shortcut to the brand’s top picks for snow season gear and apparel. And while you’re here, enter…

TGR Explores Small Towns and Indy Ski Resorts ‘In Pursuit of Soul’

Usually known for big, bold, and exotic ski films, Teton Gravity Research plans to highlight small-town mountains in its upcoming 2021 film project.

Written by Mary Murphy October 19, 2021

Ski Glove Hacks: Cody Townsend’s Mix-and-Match Guide to Warm Hands

As Cody Townsend closes in on his quest to ski the 50 most difficult lines in North America, he’s changed his approach. We asked him…

Written by Sponsored Post October 18, 2021

Wolf Creek, Arapahoe Basin First Colorado Ski Areas to Open This Season

The race to be the first resort to open gets a little more thrilling — and competitive — each year.

Written by Mary Murphy October 15, 2021

Catch These Athlete-Made Outdoor Sport Films at ‘Picture Family Film Fest’

What do Idaho, Colorado, Utah, the Pacific Northwest, Sweden, and the Arctic Circle all have in common? They offer adventure.

Written by Mary Murphy October 12, 2021

Keeping Our Mountains Safe: Helly Hansen Takes Us Into the Life of a Ski Patroller

What does it take to be a ski patroller? And what’s the job really like? With this film, you can spend a day in the…

Written by Mary Murphy October 11, 2021

Snowboarder Graces $1 Coin: Why Vermont Minted the ‘Melon Grab’

Vermont’s limited-series $1 coin features a female snowboarder performing a ‘melon grab’ jump, braids blowing against a wintry mountain backdrop.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 07, 2021

Prep for Avi Season With These Short BCA Safety Videos

With ski season right around the corner, now’s a great time to upgrade your backcountry safety skills. Backcountry Access has released a series of video…

Written by Andrew Marshall September 28, 2021

‘The Approach’: The North Face Spotlights BIPOC, Women, and Adaptive Athletes

Lots of action. Lots of pow. And lots of representation. The North Face’s latest winter film is putting the spotlight on BIPOC, female, and adaptive…

Written by Mary Murphy September 22, 2021

Witness Insane On-Snow, In-Air Talent With ‘Stoke the Fire’ Athlete Reels

Have a favorite ski or snowboard athlete you turn to for inspiration? If they shred big, they are most likely in TGR’s latest round of…

Written by Mary Murphy September 09, 2021

Watch: Summer Snowboarding in Wisconsin’s ‘Enchanted Forest’

Ski and ride parks, small-town resorts, snowboards — that means winter, right? Think again.

Written by Mary Murphy September 07, 2021

Bluebird Gets the Bear: Backcountry Ski Area Extends to New Peak

Bluebird Backcountry made a major improvement to its current 400-acre ski area.

Written by Mary Murphy March 24, 2021

Native Skier, Snowboarder Invite You to Share Their ‘Connection’ With the Mountains

This new film from Ikon Pass highlights the stories of two Indigenous snowsports athletes in the U.S.

Written by Mary Murphy March 18, 2021

Pass Alert: Ikon Pass Goes on Sale for 2022 Season

Curious how the pandemic is affecting multi-resort passes? Check out Ikon’s plan for the 2021-2022 winter season.

Written by Mary Murphy March 11, 2021

Powder Fever: Backcountry Splitboarding With a 57hours Pro Guide

We spent a day riding powder with 57hours guide Willie Benegas. Here’s what it’s like to backcountry splitboard with a guide and the gear we…

Written by Jake Ferguson March 02, 2021

3-Day Deal: Save Up to 60% on Ski & Snowboard Gear

Backcountry expanded to its Winter Yard Sale to include deep savings on its own gear. Don’t miss these killer deals.

Written by Sponsored Post February 23, 2021

Locked and Loaded: RockyMounts LiftOp ‘Biggie’ Ski Rack Review

Looking for a ski rack that’s sturdy as all get out and can carry hoards of boards and skis? The RockyMounts LiftOp may be for you.

Written by Mary Murphy February 16, 2021

Recycled Plastic Pow Surfer: Burton One World Family Tree Backseat Driver Review

This binding-free snowboard provides simple, fun downhill access from backyards to urban hills and backcountry slopes. And for 2021, Burton’s limited-edition version will feature a…

Written by Morgan Tilton February 16, 2021

Smartwool Athletes Bring Artistic Flair to Their Favorite Ski and Snowboard Socks

Smartwool’s winter socks showcase the attention to detail and artistic flair from its team of skiers and snowboarders.

Written by Sponsored Post February 15, 2021

Get Behind the Scenes of Burton’s ‘One World’ Snowboarding Film

Immerse yourself in the behind-the-scenes action on Burton’s ‘One World’ world tour snowboarding film.

Written by Mary Murphy February 12, 2021

FIS Snowboard World Championship Moves From China to US

The FIS Snowboard World Championship has changed its location — and dates — due to the global pandemic.

Written by Mary Murphy February 10, 2021

Natural Selection Tour Snowboard Finals: What the Pros Are Riding

Curious as to who’s in the finals and what the pros are riding? We’ve got an exclusive dive into Natural Selection’s pro snowboarders’ gear here.

Written by Drew Zieff February 08, 2021

Watch Live: Red Bull ‘Natural Selection’ Snowboard Comp Kicks Off Today

Travis Rice’s Natural Selection Tour is finally here, along with some fresh snow. Here’s how to watch.

Written by Mary Murphy and Drew Zieff February 04, 2021

Interchangeable-Lens Ski Goggles: Top Picks to See Clearly This Season

In the last year, several brands came out with new goggle systems they felt could rock the interchangeable-lens world. We took four of them for…

Written by Cameron Martindell February 01, 2021

Voice Guidance Revolutionizes Avalanche Beacons With ORTOVOX ‘Diract’

The ORTOVOX Diract Voice is the first avalanche beacon that provides searchers with audible voice commands while in search mode. We inspected the device for…

Written by Sean McCoy February 01, 2021