Skiing

The Best Men’s Ski Bibs of 2024-2025

Ski bibs and powder days go together like spring skiing and après. Whether you ski, snowboard, snowmobile, or splitboard, we’ve found the best men’s ski…

Written by Eric Phillips, Drew Zieff and Austin Beck-Doss September 20, 2024

The Best Base Layers for Women of 2024-2025

We tested and found the best base layers for women including top picks from Smartwool, Icebreaker, Black Diamond, and more.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Kylie Mohr September 15, 2024

The Best Women’s Ski Bibs of 2024-2025

We hit the slopes to find the best women’s ski bibs. Whether you snowboard or ski at the resort or in the backcountry, we’ve got…

Written by Morgan Tilton and Kylie Mohr September 12, 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

Quiver of One for Soft Snow: Elan Ripstick 102 Black Edition Review

The 2024/25 Elan Ripstick Black Edition proved to be a playful, forgiving all-mountain ski for off-piste exploration.

Written by Justin Park August 28, 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

Out of Nowhere: How a Trail Runner Set a Ski FKT on Europe’s Most Dangerous Peak

Despite only skiing for a handful of seasons, Anna DeMonte set her sights on the women’s supported ski FKT on Mont Blanc — we caught…

Written by Will Brendza August 23, 2024

Where’s the Fanfare? Sunny Stroeer Becomes First Woman to Ski 1,000-Mile Iditarod Race

The Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) is an ultra-niche, ultra-endurance race across Alaska. It’s complicated, and that may be why we aren’t talking about Sunny’s accomplishment,…

Written by Sam Schild August 15, 2024

Canadian Ski Brand G3 Faces Court-Ordered Sale of Assets

Details about the size of G3’s outstanding debts will likely be revealed on Monday. The brand’s online inventory is also heavily discounted.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 14, 2024

A High-End Crossover Shell: Rab Khroma Latok Ski Jacket Review

The Rab Khroma Latok ski jacket maxes out weatherproofing but is breathable enough for light backcountry ski tours.

Written by Justin Park August 05, 2024

Lightweight 50/50 Ski Boots: Nordica Unlimited LT 130 DYN Review

The crossover Nordica Unlimited LT 130 DYN ski boots are actually light enough for long ski tours when you’re not at the ski resort.

Written by Justin Park August 05, 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

3 Million Feet Uphill: Meet the Man Skiing Toward a Vert World Record

Noah Dines is after a world record — he challenged himself to ski 3 million vertical feet in a single year and he’s well on his…

Written by Will Brendza July 25, 2024

Carve-First All-Mountain Sticks: Fischer RC One 86 GT Skis Review

The Fischer RC One 86 GT all-mountain ski is a wider but true-carving ski that decently handles off-piste snow conditions.

Written by Justin Park July 25, 2024

‘Skier of the Impossible’ Sylvian Saudan Dies at Age 87

Sylvian Saudan, one of extreme skiing’s great pioneers and inspirations, died of a heart attack, leaving an epic legacy behind.

Written by Will Brendza July 15, 2024

Ski Season Isn’t Over — Add 2 Wheels and Shred: Here’s How

Approaching ski lines by bike can shorten the approach, open vast new terrain, and give birth to unique human-powered adventures.

Written by Bergen Tjossem July 03, 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

‘Still Tied Together’: World Cup Skier, Girlfriend Die in 2,000-Foot Fall From Italian Mountain

The promising young athlete and his girlfriend were ski instructors enjoying a mountain they knew well when disaster struck.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 04, 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

Historic First Descent on Great Trango Tower: The Exclusive Story

Great Trango Tower in Pakistan has long been revered among rock climbers for its extreme conditions and incredible appearance. We spoke with three skiers who…

Written by Will Brendza May 30, 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

Giro Owen Spherical Helmet Review: A Premium Sleek, Warm Ski Helmet

The Giro Owen Spherical is a lightweight ski and snowboard helmet with elite technology to keep your head safe — plus a plush liner.

Written by Mattie Schuler May 24, 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

Kitewing in Winter, Wing Foil in Summer: Retired World Cup Skier’s Year-Round Thrills

US Freestyle Ski Ballet competitor Eric Morse has found a new passion for winged sports like kitewing skiing and wing foiling that feed his need…

Written by Ariel Frager May 20, 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

From Skiing to Hiking, One Shell for All Seasons: BEYOND Clothing Drilight Rain Jacket Review

Using upcycled GORE-TEX from its military line and testing in harsh winter and wet conditions, BEYOND Clothing’s Drilight Rain Jacket is a truly four-season shell…

Written by Will Brendza May 06, 2024