Snowboarding

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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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

Natural Selection Tour Unveils Final ‘Wild Card’ Riders

Natural Selection is set to be one of the greatest backcountry-based pro snowboard comps of all time. And this week, two lucky athletes were given…

Written by Mary Murphy January 29, 2021

Better Resort Runs: Season Equipment Aero Snowboard Review

The Season Equipment Aero snowboard excels at hardpacked groomer runs. By the end of the day, I was riding better than I had in years.

Written by Chelsey Magness January 25, 2021

Multiple Skiers Injured, 1 Severely, After 2 Chairlifts Fall in a Month

After two chairlifts from the same manufacturer fell from their cables, a certain chair component has gone under close inspection.

Written by Mary Murphy January 22, 2021

Burton Mine77 ‘Deep Winter’ Drop: Like Father, Like Son

Jake Burton Carpenter was a legend at home, in the workshop, and on the mountain. Now, his namesake brand’s Mine77 collection is paying homage with…

Written by Drew Zieff January 19, 2021

Anon Unveils New Safety Tech in Ski Helmets: WaveCel for Winter

The hotly debated safety tech that raised eyebrows around the bike industry in 2019 now promises to add even more safety to ski and snowboard…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 15, 2021

Fishing for Lines: Icelandic Snowboarder Pursues Passions by Sea and Summit

Rúnar Pétur lives two lives. In summer, he’s a fisherman working his way toward wealth. But in winter, the mountains call, and his focus is…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 15, 2021

Vermont Ski Patrollers to Receive First Wave of COVID Vaccine

Handling the organization, distribution, and overall logistics of the COVID-19 vaccine is a complicated nightmare. Thankfully, each state has a plan in place. One state’s…

Written by Mary Murphy January 11, 2021

Backcountry Snowboarding 101: Expert Tips, Gear to Stay Safe & Have Fun

The desire to get out away from crowds and into the backcountry is higher than ever. And while backcountry snowboarding through a forested powder bowl…

Written by Chelsey Magness January 07, 2021