Free Gear Fridays: Hit the Slopes With Mountain Hardwear’s Powabunga 32 Pack Giveaway
This week, two lucky winners will receive a Powabunga 32 Pack from Mountain Hardwear!
Natural Selection Tour 2022: Location, Course Preview, and Teaser Reel
Travis Rice’s backcountry-based snowboard competition — the Natural Selection Tour — is back for 2022. Here’s what we know so far.
Must-Have Warmth With Major Style: Kari Traa Rose Half-Zip Base Layer Review
Norwegian ski brand Kari Traa has perfected the art of the half-zip base layer. Read our Kari Traa Rose Half-Zip Base Layer review.
The 19 Best Snowboard Boots of 2022
Whether heading into the backcountry or looking for an all-mountain winner, we found the best snowboard boots of 2022.
Free Gear Fridays: Suit Up in Stio’s Environ Kit and Skillet Jacket Giveaway
Here at GearJunkie, we test a lot of gear. And we’re fortunate to test new, cutting-edge products. Now, we want to give you the chance to win some gear too.
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16 Ski Resorts Opening This Week: Where to Ski in the West and East
The 2021-2022 winter season is just getting started. Here’s where to get your snow fix — with the latest resorts opening this week.
The Best Ski Gloves of 2022
Our team of experts found the best ski gloves of 2022. Whether heading to the resort or into the backcountry, we’ve got you covered.
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Kids Outgrow Their Ski Gear: Here’s What to Do With It
Your (or your kids’) past-season gear can keep a kid warm and dry during their first ski or snowboard lesson via SOS Outreach and the SHRED Foundation.
Scan Your Face for Custom 3D-Printed Ski Goggles: Smith Launches ‘Imprint’ Tech
Smith claims custom 3D-printed ski goggles, featuring first-to-market tech, can increase comfort, remove pressure points, and reduce light leakage.
‘Dear Rider’ Chronicles the Life of Snowboarding Great Jake Burton Carpenter
The Red Bull Media House documentary ‘Dear Rider,’ is an intimate portrait of snowboarding visionary Jake Burton Carpenter.
The Best Winter Gloves of 2022
From lightweight liners to extra-warm winter gloves, we tested and found the best gloves to meet every budget, temperature, and winter sport. Check out top picks from Black Diamond, Hestra, Dakine, and more.
Free Gear Fridays: Sweet Protection Trooper 2Vi MIPS Helmet and Boondock RIG Goggles Giveaway
Here at GearJunkie, we test a lot of gear. And we’re fortunate to test new, cutting-edge products. Now, we want to give you the chance to win some gear too.
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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.
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.
The Best Snowboard Pants of 2022
Whether you’re uphilling in the backcountry or pounding powder laps at the resort, these are our favorite pants for snowboarding and splitboarding for guys and gals.
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.
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 to win a free trip to Park City, Utah, for luxurious snow and swag.
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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.
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 about the pair of Hestra gloves he’s worn throughout the project.
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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.
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.
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 life of a ski patroller to get those answers.
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.
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 shorts to help with that.
‘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 athletes.
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 athlete edits.
Watch: Summer Snowboarding in Wisconsin’s ‘Enchanted Forest’
Ski and ride parks, small-town resorts, snowboards — that means winter, right? Think again.
Bluebird Gets the Bear: Backcountry Ski Area Extends to New Peak
Bluebird Backcountry made a major improvement to its current 400-acre ski area.
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.
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.
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 tested.
