Snowboarding

Plan Ahead, Score $19 Lift Tickets at Utah’s Brian Head Resort

Dynamic pricing has become increasingly common among ski resorts. It’s great if you buy early — less so if you don’t.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 11, 2024

EMTs and WFRs Welcome: National Ski Patrol Expands Certifications to Include First Responders

Until now, ski patrollers who didn’t take an Outdoor Emergency Care course couldn’t become members of the National Ski Patrol. Now, the organization is changing…

Written by Will Brendza August 30, 2024

2 Sides of the Lake, 1 Ski Pass: Sierra-at-Tahoe Joins Ikon

With the addition of Sierra-at-Tahoe to its ski destinations, the Ikon Pass now offers holders access to resorts on both sides of Lake Tahoe and…

Written by Will Brendza August 27, 2024

Better Fit for Better Skiing: Fox River Bootfitter Elite Ski Sock Review

The Fox River Bootfitter Elite Ski and Snowboard Sock is anatomically marked for perfect alignment to ease boot-fitting woes and keep you locked in on…

Written by Bergen Tjossem August 05, 2024

FIS Recognizes Freeride as an Official Discipline

The question of whether to recognize freeride skiing and snowboarding as official disciplines of the FIS was put to a vote this week — and the…

Written by Juan Hernandez June 07, 2024

Stylish and Technical for Lift-Served Skiing: Rossignol Women’s Rallybird Ski Jacket Review

The Rossignol Women’s Rallybird Ski Jacket is our daily driver on the ski hill thanks to its cute aesthetics and all-around solid technical chops.

Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort May 31, 2024

Pret Lyric X2 Ski Helmet Review: Comfort, Breathability, and Odor-Fighting Tech

If you tend to be quite sweaty, the Pret Lyric X2 ski and snowboard helmet will save you from having a smelly, rank helmet.

Written by Mattie Schuler May 30, 2024

Ski Helmet for Any Temp: Anon Merak WaveCel Review

The Anon Merak WaveCel ski and snowboard helmet blends versatility and comfort with premium safety thanks to WaveCel technology.

Written by Mattie Schuler May 21, 2024

Early Bird Gets the Slope: Epic Pass Prices Go Up Next Week

Vail Resorts will hike prices for the Epic Pass after May 27, and other resorts are already raising pass prices — making this week your…

Written by Andrew McLemore May 21, 2024

A Winter Jacket to Withstand It All: Arc’teryx Patera Parka Review

Designed with a GORE-TEX outer shell and targeted down and synthetic insulation, the women’s Arc’teryx Patera Parka is a stylish, solid waterproof parka that shields…

Written by Meghan LaHatte May 15, 2024

Buy Skis, Pay What You Can: Coalition Snow ‘Community Care Sale’

The brand Coalition is making an effort through its Community Care Sale to make sure the cost of skis and snowboards is truly accessible.

Written by Mary Murphy April 18, 2024

Layer Up With Helly Hansen for Year-Round Performance Apparel & Gear

Helly Hansen is celebrating the transition to spring with a rundown of its latest performance apparel and gear.

Beloved CO Mountain Finally Caves, Will Charge Visitors to Park in 2024

Arapahoe Basin is no longer going to be free to park at — starting in 2024/25, all weekends and holidays will require a reservation and…

Written by Will Brendza March 21, 2024

Indy Pass Adds 12 Ski Partners, Keeps Price Low

The Indy Pass is the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass in the world. It’s adding new partners and resorts for the 2024/25 ski season and is maintaining…

Written by Will Brendza March 13, 2024

Ski Utah for $19: These Spring Lift Tickets Are the Real Deal

Are ski resort tickets are getting astronomically higher each year? Yes. But if you think skiing for under 20 bucks isn’t possible, think again.

Written by Mary Murphy March 13, 2024

Restock Your Kit With the Backcountry Winter Gear Sale

Luckily, the Backcountry Winter Gear Sale is coming just in time for you to start replacing your well-loved gear of yesteryear.

10 Feet of Powder Coming to Tahoe — Forecasters Beg Skiers to Stay Home

The Tahoe area is expected to get slammed with a record-breaking blizzard over the weekend, and the internet is blowing up over the hype.

Written by Will Brendza February 29, 2024

You Won’t Find a Warmer Kids’ Snowsuit: Reima Stavanger Snowsuit Review

The Reima Stavanger snowsuit is the one my 6-year-old daughter needs for rugged durability and insane warmth on wintry adventures.

Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort February 16, 2024

Ski the Back Bowls of Vail: GearJunkie’s Guide to Shredding the Legendary Powder

The Back Bowls of Vail command a legendary status as some of the best in-bounds skiing in the world. Here’s a guide to navigating them,…

Written by Will Brendza February 16, 2024

Ski the Space Between Matter: Arc’teryx ‘Aether 5’ Film Blurs Reality and the Ethereal

Follow Arc’teryx athlete Spencer O’Brien on her journey of self-discovery and reflection on skiing in a place where “the light stands still” in ‘Aether 5.’

Written by Will Brendza February 15, 2024

Save Up to 60% During the Backcountry Semi-Annual Sale

This sale is prime time to find popular goods from top brands like Black Diamond, Outdoor Research, and Backcountry.

Field Report From Swedish Lapland: The Best Splitboarding I’d Never Heard Of

Last spring, I went splitboarding in Sweden’s Arctic Circle. Of all the worldwide ski destinations, here’s why Sweden deserves a visit.

Written by Drew Zieff February 14, 2024

Ski Gondola Nightmare: Horror Film Becomes (Sort Of) Reality

A snowboarder spent 15 hours alone on a gondola last week after resort workers left her there overnight, according to local news reports.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 29, 2024

Sustainable Bibs That Will Fit Almost Anyone: TREW Gear TREWth PRIMO Bib Review

When the snow gets deep, the TREW Gear TREWth PRIMO Bibs excel. Matched with new 100% recycled fabric and extended sizing, there’s a whole lot…

Written by Eric Phillips January 26, 2024

Energy-Saving, Fast-Heating: Hedgehog Buddy i3 Boot and Glove Dryer Review

The Hedgehog Buddy i3 generates enough hot air in an hour to heat a small home, fights odors and kills bacteria, and dries boots, gloves,…

Written by Will Brendza January 26, 2024

How to Ski Without a Car in Colorado

A complimentary bus system is available in Gunnison Valley, the home of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and other areas in Colorado — here’s how to…

Written by Morgan Tilton January 26, 2024

Unique, Functional, and Downright Cozy: WeeDo OhDeer Deer Snowsuit Review

With extra padding and durability added to high-use areas like the knees, elbows, and butt, the WeeDo OhDeer Snowsuit is as comfortable and durable as…

Written by Heather Balogh Rochfort January 26, 2024

Avi Beacon Top Tips for Preventing Electromagnetic Interference

Certain electronic devices and other objects can interfere with an avalanche beacon’s ability to send and receive signals — the UIAA just released a list of…

Written by Will Brendza January 22, 2024