Snowboarding

What Will Become Of The Wasatch Backcountry?

In Park City, a decades-long battle against the resort industry may be all but over. Will the backcountry survive?

Written by Paige Blankenbuehler December 02, 2015

‘Trivia Lift’ Is Like ‘Cash Cab’ On The Ski Hill

Answer trivia questions posed by game show host as you ride the chairlift. But don’t get three wrong, or else!

Written by Sean McCoy November 23, 2015

Ugandan Man Pursues Olympic Snowboarding Dream

Trailer: Watch as Brolin Mawejje, a medical student from Uganda, chases his dream to become the first snowboarder from an African nation to compete in…

Written by Staff Post November 11, 2015

Must Watch: Powerful Avalanche Safety Video

Avalanches don’t discriminate, and it only takes one mistake to kill you. This video by some of the biggest names in backcountry ski safety is…

Written by Staff Post November 09, 2015

First Avalanche Incident Of 2015 Season

The early season snowpack may be thin, but it can still slide. Stay safe this weekend.

Written by Sean McCoy November 06, 2015

The Art and Science of Avalanche Forecasting

Drew Hardesty is an avalanche forecaster in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, and his message in this video will remind you to stay safe this winter.

Written by Staff Post October 19, 2015

Snowboards & Snowmobiles In Mountain ‘Convergance’

Snowmobiles are polarizing machines. While many people dislike the noise they create, they are a powerful tool to access peaks when used responsibly. Travis Rice…

Written by Staff Post October 19, 2015

Killington First North American Ski Resort Open For 2015

Reporting two trails and two chairlifts open, and a 12-inch base, images on the ski area’s social media show hordes of happy skiers making do…

Written by Sean McCoy October 18, 2015

Rent-A-Drone Service Coming To Ski Areas This Winter

New service will film skiers and riders with autonomous drones, providing an aerial video perspective of popular runs.

Written by Sean McCoy October 15, 2015

Buy A Ski Resort For $149,000

In what may be the best deal in the history of real estate, an entire ski area in Idaho is for sale for less than…

Written by Sean McCoy October 15, 2015

Lindsey Vonn Undercover As Vail ‘Safety Officer’

Vonn really gets into her role, scolding skiers for going too fast in Vail’s base area in this silly video.

Written by Staff Post October 08, 2015

Gloves Get ‘Baked’ In Colorado

Flylow gloves are born from fire to keep your fingers warm.

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2015

Man Can’t Believe What’s Inside Philippine Bathroom

Not what we expected. Not at all.

Written by Staff Post July 31, 2015

Ortovox Recalls S1+ Avalanche Transceivers

The S1+ hardware can fail, resulting in no signal transmission during an emergency situation, even as the unit appears to be powered on and functioning…

Written by Sean McCoy June 02, 2015

GogglePal Adds ‘Augmented-Reality’ Display To Ski Goggles

An after-market add-on for goggles, this device provides heads-up displays on speed, runs, and can even find your friends.

Written by Billy Brown April 28, 2015

270+ Runs…Gondola To Create Gargantuan Lake Tahoe Ski Area

A gondola connection will create a Euro-scale ski area in California.

Written by Eric Lemke April 14, 2015

From The Field: Backcountry Bikini Snowboarding

A glimpse at the life of a Gear Junkie.

Written by Staff Post February 24, 2015

‘Snowiest U.S. Ski Resorts’

State by state, the “Snowiest Ski Resorts” infographic charts the areas that gets the most snowfall.

Written by Editor January 29, 2015

‘Girls Only’ Terrain Park At Utah Ski Area

The park gives girls and women a place of their own to jib, grind and grab.

Written by Sean McCoy January 17, 2014

‘Slob’ To Chicken Salad… Snowboarding Grab Terms (on one handy chart)

Who you calling Slob? What, are you Mute? Fine, just bring me some Chicken Salad. (Yes, that just described a series of snowboarding tricks.)

Written by Sean McCoy January 17, 2014

‘Cross-Country Snowboarding’ (All-Time Classic Video)

This video may be “old” in Internet years, but the 2008 comedy is still hilarious. If you haven’t seen it (or even if you have),…

Written by Sean McCoy January 07, 2014

Patchwork Quilt, American Flag Inspiration For U.S. Snowboarding Team Uniforms

Corduroy, synthetic fabrics, as well as a new kind of waterproof/breathable membrane make for outerwear unlike anything we’ve ever seen.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 05, 2013

Save Money Skiing And Riding With These 27 ‘Expert’ Tips

Skiing and riding are expensive sports, but there are a lot of ways to soften the financial blow. We offer 27 ways to save and…

Written by Sean McCoy December 04, 2013

First Look At Snowboarder Jeremy Jones’ 2014 Film

The third film from 10-time Big Mountain Rider of the Year Jeremy Jones won’t be released until fall 2014. For now, this trailer will have…

Written by Sean McCoy November 06, 2013

14 Skis And Boards Manufactured In USA

Think you don’t have choices when it comes to American-made skis and snowboards? Think again. We preview 14 rides that are just the tip of…

Written by Sean McCoy October 23, 2013

Skiers And Riders Shred City Parks, Allyways In ‘Urban’ Film

Parking meters, overpasses and stairways offer a group of talented athletes an off-piste urban playground in which to air it out.

Written by Sean McCoy October 15, 2013

Chipped Ice And Scaffolding: Urban Snowboarders To Rip Minneapolis

Snowboarders will shred Minneapolis in October during the Downtown Throwdown, an urban competition on a man-made structure covered with chipped ice.

Written by Sean McCoy October 02, 2013

‘Not a Costume’ snowboarding apparel is breathable, burly

Homeschool Snowboarding touts performance before style with its base layers and outerwear. But any time you insert long johns with a rainbow-on-black motif it pretty…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 04, 2013

Next Season’s Gear: ‘Top 10’ ski & snowboard products from SIA

GearJunkie is back from the Snow Industries Association Trade Show (SIA), in Denver last week. We’ve put together a few to-be-released items here that any…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 08, 2013

Backcountry Boarder: Interview With Jeremy Jones

Snowboard kingpin Jeremy Jones said he’s “bailed on machines,” including snowmobiles and helicopters. He now skins into the wilds on a split-board in search of…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 04, 2012

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