Snowboarding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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