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It snowed at Keystone this week. It's time to get ready.
No one likes pulling a U-turn after an improperly tied down surfboard flies away
Three new options—in a panoply of sizes—nail women’s fit and performance
In February, we put more than 250 pairs of next winter's skis through their paces at Snowbird, Utah. We're talking 18 testers, three days, and a total of 1.5 million vertical feet. Find out which planks rose to the top in the Winter Buyer's Guide, which hits newsstands in October. In the meantime, let photographer Lee Cohen take you through the test.
Tough and functional for those long days on snow
Here's what one of the nation's strongest ski mountaineers chooses for both resort and backcountry missions
Can Spy's new electrochromic tint-changing lens unseat the Smith—my favorite goggles ever—from its throne?
This month, Red Bull sponsored a team of the world's best mountaineers to ski across the Alps in less than 41 days
Yeah, it's been around 136 years for a reason
Eleven companies making apparel and equipment just the way you like it
The prescription goggles are the best solution for those who simply can't go without their specs on the slopes
Luke Jacobson set out to land a gig at a big ski company like K2. Instead, he helped launch American-built Moment Skis, a small but growing brand that made it all the way to the 2018 Winter Olympics.
A love letter to a very expensive pair of skis
The all-mountain touring boot is the most innovative ski boot of the year
Strafe solved the biggest problem with ski bibs for women: an easy way to answer nature's call
A women-specific grant dedicated to helping ambitious splitboarders go deeper, further, and higher
Mission-critical supplies for when the mercury drops
The essentials this snowboarding pro will bring to the Olympic Village to help her perform at her best
This new female-founded outerwear company has a vendetta against girly colors
Inconceivably rad gloves and mittens from the Land of the Rising Sun
Jen Gurecki had zero experience designing skis—until she decided to start her own women's ski company
In recent years, a whole crop of smaller ski builders like Shaggy’s Copper Country Skis have emerged, and these shops now make some of the country’s finest downhill boards. As a ski maker, you have to be part tailor, part carpenter, and part physicist, creating products that excel…
Fear not winter’s harshest bite with these foul-weather friends
Treat yourself this holiday season with some new gear from REI's seasonal sale
We put 161 pairs of planks through the paces during our annual ski test at Snowbird mountain in Utah. These eight won out.
Size matters. For speed, go big. Wanna goof around? Stubby is best.
The Utah-based ski company claims its new "glide treatment" will make your skis slippery for life. We tested it and came away impressed.
Thanks to a plethora of new materials, skis are getting way more versatile.
Most snowboard boots are ugly. Not so with this collab from Danner and Burton.
AT gear keeps getting better and better at handling the down.
Backcountry boots are stiffer and more powerful than ever.
Keep fit all year with this fast-gliding skinny-ski gear.
Start preparing for the season at REI's Labor Day Sale
Cover up with these long-sleeved women's shirts and pants
Trail maps of your favorite mountains to hang on your wall.
Each March, Outside and Backcountry team up to test next season’s backcountry skis, boots, and bindings, the best of which end up in each magazine’s winter Buyer’s Guide
We asked a group of pro outdoor athletes how they deal with conditions that can swing from sunny and warm to cold and dreary in an instant
A group of Outside editors took advantage of a recent snowstorm to rip around on some of the newest designs for winter 2017-18
Advice from people whose lives depend on good organization
Everything you need to know to ensure you don't ruin your skis, boots, and kit before next season
One sliver of evidence? The number-one selling ski last winter was the women's Black Pearl, from Blizzard
It's been one of the snowiest winters in decades for much of the country. We called in expert help to find out which shovels are best for clearing it all away.
We break down the differences between various off-the-grid communication devices. Getting the right one could save your life.
These bibs are the missing piece to your spring skiing outfit.
This is a snowmobile for four
Three brands committing major R&D to making their ski boots fit and perform for women
These should all get lots of use from November through May
This helmet has superior fit and protection capabilities.
With an upgraded toe release combined with a traditional alpine heel, this binding has exceptional power transmission. We're excited to give the Fritschi Techton 12 binding a Gear of the Show award.
We asked the pros on scene at this year's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Demo Day what they always have with them for a day of skiing
In an effort to expand their market, Crescent Moon created an all-foam snowshoe called the Eva which technical but user-friendly. With this new product, Crescent Moon took home one of our Gear of the Show Awards.
Watch to find out what we loved about the new Blizzard Quattro RX ski.
The new Dynastar Speed Zone 12 TI stood out for its innovative sidewall construction and ability to rip down groomers at high speeds.
The DPS Wailer 106 and Zelda 106 were standouts at our ski test, handling everything from groomers to tree runs with ease.
Skis aren't the only way you can exploit gravity and snow
Throughout winter, regional avalanche forecasters rank the danger level in the backcountry, but a new study found they can sometimes disagree dramatically on snowpack conditions