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5 ways to ensure you land plenty of powder days this season
Pro skier Sage Cattabriga-Alosa lets us in on his preseason training hacks
When an airline bag packed with ski stuff goes unclaimed, it ends up at a warehouse in Alabama. Once a year, that gear goes on sale in the world’s biggest winter-goods orgy. We sent a photographer to document the chaos.
We love stocking stuffers, but the big-ticket hero gifts are the ones we really look forward to. Presenting eight splurges to buy—or maybe just drool over. (Salemtown Board Co.) Salemtown Board Co. Mimosa Oak Cruiser Close to two hundred bucks might feel like a lot to spend on a skateboard,…
Technology advances incredibly quickly in the snow sports industries, but the experts at REI did your homework for you. Here's an inside look at the hottest trends in skiing and snowboarding. …
These four rose to the top at our Crested Butte, Colorado test
Who needs a whole quiver when one set of planks does it all?
What goes up fast comes down happy
Four snowshoes to help you rise above the powder, summit fast, and blaze snowy trails
The two best alpine-touring setups of the year.
Alpine-touring equipment continues to evolve
6 boards to keep you carving hardpack or powder, from dawn to dusk
From groomers to glades, bumps to short-swing turns in the fall line, these frontside skis do everything you need
From traveling light to going fast and steep, these 8 pairs of planks will help you carve pow all winter long
Flex, lasts, and liners matter. But above all, buy the one that feels good.
Over 22 inches of snow fell in 48 hours at Snowbird during our 2016 ski test. Conditions were absolutely ideal for mid-March, which meant we got to put all of this season's skis through the wringer like never before. …
Venture Snowboards announced Thursday that it will not release boards for the 2015/16 season
Tech binding: A lightweight binding system that transformed backcountry skiing and put telemarking on the path to obsolescence.
Jeremy Jones: A pioneering big-mountain snowboarder and snowboard designer.
A category of gear that came into being in the late 1960s as more and more skiers ventured beyond resort boundaries.
How Whistler Blackcomb plans to save its disappearing glacier—along with a huge slice of business—with snowmaking technology
Out of the 1,600 sold, about .7 percent are affected by a firmware issue that can prevent them from deploying
Picking up a new sport? Repurposing these five items will save you some dough.
Sweet claims its new Grimnir is the first lid on the market certified to protect you in crash while wearing a camera mount.
Perpetually foggy goggles are one of the few things that can ruin a precious powder day. Thankfully, two companies agree and are working to produce the world’s first anti-fog technology.
Outside's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, doesn't mess around when it comes to testing gear. Here, he puts the latest fog-proof goggles to the ultimate test. …
The TSA might give you trouble about those compressed-gas canisters. Here's how to avoid it.
Break new ground in your snowsports repertoire without breaking the bank
Learning to ski can be overwhelming. Here we help you narrow down what gear you need to take your skills to the next level.
If you spend $1,500 on a new kit, you better make sure it lasts more than a season or two
One of the toughest, most waterproof gloves on the market.
Six products to make the most of hero snow
5 of the most popular brands designed for playing in the mountains in a head-to-head test
Even though New Year’s Eve is behind us, you can still use skiing as an excuse to crack open a cold one, either at the local bar or in the parking lot
Get comfy, and look good doing it.
Absolutely. But it will take patience and persistence.
The pro traveler needs cutting-edge survival gear as he explorers the farthest reaches of the planet. And his favorite place to play might surprise you. (Hint: It’s in the Midwest.)
Every March we team up with editors at Backcountry Magazine to run North America's largest alpine touring and telemark ski gear test at Utah's Powder Mountain. Once again, our group of fifty-some testers throttled the latest crop of skis, boots, and bindings in and…
An inside look at how our testers rate over 200 skis, boots and bindings at the annual backcountry ski test. …
To get the best reviews, you need the best testers. The group of over 50 people we send to test the latest backcountry gear knows their stuff, and they've been doing it for so long that they are practically family. …
A behind the scenes look at the 2015 ski test. We spent 4 days at Utah's Snowbird Resort making laps on all of the latest skis to review for our Winter Buyer's Guide. …
Intelligent designs that are up for anything—and so fun to ride that you’ll want to take them everywhere.
The world's top skiers and snowboarders share their favorite mountain accessories.
Three boldly versatile boards for managing the most variable conditions
Buying new skis this year? Lucky you. We tested the latest designs, and these came out on top—so shop wisely.
Line's inspired ski looks as good as it rides.
Mountain Magazine editor Marc Peruzzi shows off two of the best All Mountain skis from this year's crop. If you only have room for one pair of skis, something from this category is your best bet.
DPS and Atomic have figured out how to make powder skis cut through fresh snow like butter. Watch as Online Gear Editor Axie Navas gives you the rundown on the latest technology. …
Outside Online Gear Editor Axie Navas shows off two of the best designs in the Big Mountain category from the 2015 ski test. …
The latest women's powder skis demonstrate how companies are finally designing for women without sacrificing performance. Watch as Online Gear Editor Axie Navas reviews two of the best in the category. …
And hello to the F-Bom, the world's first snow goggles with active anti-fog technology.
Who doesn’t want a grown-up, powder-slaying tricycle?
I can’t think of a better alpinist to answer this question than Steve House—guide, author, Patagonia ambassador, and founder of the Alpine Mentors Program. House has climbed some of the highest peaks in the world with his remarkably clean, fast, and light style. The…
Last year, Patagonia released the Encapsil Down Parka—probably the most technically sophisticated down jacket ever made. In addition to a slew of innovative design features, Patagonia used a process called “plasma deposition” to make the down inside the jacket hydrophobic. Rather than rely soley on chemicals,…
Sandwiched between trailers and a steel storage container, Wagner Custom Skis’ headquarters don’t exactly scream state of the art. The author’s new skis But when you step into the showroom, you’ll find the most unique ski collection you’ll likely ever see. A corridor with peeling green paint gives way…
Before I answer the question, let me relay an anecdote. I recently met with Bob Gleason, co-founder of BootDoctors. The legendary boot fitter gave me a polite smirk when I pulled off my Dynafits to reveal heavy ski socks underneath. “Do you usually ski in socks that…
“Blue-stain pine” used to go to waste. Now companies are using the wood to make outdoor lifestyle products—and the trend is growing.
Using a ski jacket that breathes well and keeps you dry won’t make you a better skier. But it will increase your comfort level and your time on the slopes. It’s easy to spend more than $400 on a great ski jacket, but guess what? You don’t have to dish…
Most of us at least know someone who’s ski raced or played ice hockey. But what about the bizarre Olympic sports that don’t get primetime coverage? Take terms like “vice skip,” “bonspiel,” and “K-Point,” which sound more like drinking games…