Skiing

Dear Ski Boot Buckles, I’m Leaving You for BOA

After sparking up a love affair with BOA ski boots, this skier penned a letter calling it quits with his long-term boot setup.

Evacuation From Powder Mountain: Atomic Skis, a Yurt Village, and Too Much Snow

Atomic timed the launch of its 2024/25 freeride skis with a freak snowstorm and invited a lucky group of journalists to shred near Utah’s Powder…

Written by Will Brendza January 19, 2024

Locking Skin System for Backcountry Powder Laps: 4FRNT Hoji Ski With 4-Lock Skin System Review

It’s flu season and when 4FRNT’s new Hojis with 4-Lock showed up, I was struck — with powder fever. As if I needed another reason…

Written by Bergen Tjossem January 17, 2024

Nordica’s Best All-Mountain Skis Just Got Better: 2024 Nordica Enforcer & Santa Ana Review

For the 2024/25 ski season, Nordica is updating two of its most popular all-mountain skis — the Enforcer and the Santa Ana. Now, they’re more…

Written by Mary Murphy and Sean McCoy January 17, 2024

Give’r Frontier Mitten Review: A Surefire Waterproof & Coldproof Leather Mitt

The Give’r Frontier Mittens stand out for their extreme warmth, breathability, durability and high-quality leather.

Written by Mattie Schuler January 12, 2024

Inbounds Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Kills One, Injures More

California ski resort Palisades Tahoe deployed search teams after an avalanche on the morning of January 10.

Written by Mary Murphy January 10, 2024

Ski Mom Conquers Fear of Heights by Skiing Whistler Blackcomb’s Gnarliest Steeps

Age — and a fear of heights — don’t stop this ski mom from shredding some of Whistler Blackcomb’s steepest lines in this feel-good edit.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 10, 2024

Falling Tree Causes Austrian Cable Car to Plummet Over 20 Feet, Injuring 6

At least one victim faced life-threatening injuries from the crash, which also injured two more people in a nearby cable car, according to news reports.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 09, 2024

Vail Resorts Launches ‘My Epic Gear’ Program, Delivers Rentals Slopeside

Vail Resorts launched its pilot My Epic Gear program this year, allowing people to rent skis, boots, and poles for just $50 a day —…

Written by Berne Broudy January 09, 2024

The Best Ski Gloves of 2024

Our team of experts found the best ski gloves of 2024. Whether heading to the resort or into the backcountry, we’ve got your digits covered.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Austin Beck-Doss January 09, 2024

The Best Base Layers for Women of 2024

We found the best base layers and thermal underwear for women, including top picks from Black Diamond, Smartwool, Helly Hansen, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton, Nicole Qualtieri and Kylie Mohr January 09, 2024

Celebrated Skier, Activist Caroline Gleich Announces Candidacy for US Senate

Professional athlete, mountaineer, and environmental activist Caroline Gleich wants to take the fight for better climate policy, environmental stewardship, and equality to capitol hill.

Written by Will Brendza January 08, 2024

How Do You ‘Backcountry Responsibly’? TGR Explores Reducing Risk Out of Bounds in New Film

With surging interest in backcountry skiing, rescuers are seeing more accidents happening every year. TGR’s new feature film with Friends of Bridger-Teton explores how to…

Written by Will Brendza January 08, 2024

‘The Blondes’ Aren’t Your Typical Ski Crew — And They Like It That Way

In the latest doc from The North Face, three of skiing’s most righteous femmes find their groove together on slopes around the world.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 05, 2024

‘Best Collection Yet’: Blizzard Black Pearl Gets Big Update for 2024/25

Blizzard’s 2025 Black Pearl women’s-specific ski updates the rocker profile, uses new molds, and adds a metal layup to the design.

Written by Will Brendza January 04, 2024

Aspen Skiing Co. Sues Luxury Brand Over ‘Influencer’ Photo Shoots

Aspen Ski Company filed a federal lawsuit against British brand Perfect Moment for using its likeness and locations for marketing its products — without getting Aspen’s…

Written by Andrew McLemore January 03, 2024

Dexterous Leather and Ceramic Knuckle Protection: LEKI Griffin Pro 3D Ski Glove Review

They’re dexterous and offer protection, durability, and versatility across a range of conditions. The performance fit of the LEKI Griffin Pro 3D Ski Gloves makes…

Written by Will Brendza January 03, 2024

Patagonia Gets Deep in ‘The Meaningless Pursuit of Snow’

Backcountry skiers will climb for hours on end just to have a few minutes of descent. Why? Patagonia delves into this existential question in a…

Written by Will Brendza January 03, 2024

Midwest Shred Fest: Mike King Stokes the Soul of Michigan Skiing in TGR’s ‘Lake Effect’

Everything was going right for Mike King as his professional skiing career unfolded before him, until COVID threw him off course. Then, King had to rediscover…

Written by Will Brendza December 29, 2023

Weatherproof Fortress for All-Season Freeriding: Norrøna Tamok GORE-TEX ePE Jacket and Bib Review

The Norrøna Tamok jacket and bib kit seal out the elements with GORE-TEX’s new ePE membrane and are made for modern-day freeride skiing in the…

Written by Bergen Tjossem December 28, 2023

Splitboarders Send It on ‘Big Day Mountain’ in Japan

In the midst of some epic Japanese pow, all these Mountain Hardwear riders are able to say is: ‘It’s the best.’

Written by Mary Murphy December 28, 2023

Goat Triggers Avalanche, Takes ‘Significant’ 1,000-Foot Ride in Big Sky, Montana

‘It is unknown if the goat was wearing an airbag or if it was deployed in the avalanche,’ ski patrollers wrote in a humorous report.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 26, 2023

The Ski Pack Your Backcountry Guide Wants: Raide Research LF 40L Review

The debut product from Raide Research, the Raide LF 40L backcountry ski pack combines the best features of competitive packs — and includes a few that…

Written by Will Brendza December 21, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of K2 Mindbender BOA Ski Boots

This week, two lucky winners will receive a pair of all-new, first-of-their-kind K2 Mindbender BOA ski boots, valued at $800.

Identifying the ‘Four Horsemen’ of Mountain Hazards: Safety Tips From a Backcountry Guide

Mountain guide and safety expert Jason Antin dives in with Out There, discussing the biggest dangers of the backcountry, and how you can identify and…

Written by Will Brendza December 15, 2023

Bringing Back the Buckle, Bailing on BOA and Velcro: SCARPA F1 XT Ski Touring Boot Review

The SCARPA lightweight F1 XT ski touring boots borrow from bigger boots and tour like a race boot. Of SCARPA’s F1 family, this might just…

Written by Bergen Tjossem December 14, 2023

2 Founders Just Donated Their Snowboard Business to a University: Here’s Why

The co-founders of SnoPlanks are giving students at Oregon State University-Cascades the opportunity to help run a real-world business from their classroom.

Written by Will Brendza December 13, 2023