From miles of trails to acres of public land, the explorable and beautiful terrain in these states stand out above the rest.

At Outside Inc., we've got experts in all kinds of travel, from adventure to backpacking to cycling to yoga and then some. We asked all our best editors and writers at every brand to reveal where they want to go in the world in 2024. You'll find endless inspiration in their stories—and the travel bucket list of a lifetime.

A new study sheds more light on the direct effects of climate change on the ski industry

Lusti has built a career—and a life—on toughness and a preternatural ability to ski through puckering technical terrain. Her greatest challenge may be learning to let herself be soft.

Cars spin, trucks slide, and what should be an hour’s drive can take all day. How did this scenic mountain corridor get so congested—and can it ever be fixed? I took a wild ride through the traffic jam to find out.

More resorts should place as much marketing effort on safety as they do on selling tickets

This startup ski pass promises to save what’s best about skiing, and it costs about what you’d pay for a single day at a megaresort

Alaskan Gus Schumacher became the first American man since 1983 to win a distance cross-country World Cup. The victory has transformed him into a ski racing celebrity.

On April 8, the nation will experience a dramatic total eclipse. If you want fun ways to see it, check out our recommendations, from skiing to hiking to paddling.

Rigby, 54, redefined telemarking with her high-speed, hard-charging style

The deadly slide that ripped through the California resort on January 10 transformed skiers and snowboarders into rescuers. The disaster forced survivors and eyewitnesses to reconsider the risk of dying inbounds at a ski resort.

Adventures can provide fuel for romance, but only if you know how to take what you learned in the mountains back home

Rising predawn to chase powder is sacred in ski culture, but an increasing number of resorts are offering early-access programs for people who can afford them

Here’s the gear that helped us start 2024 off right

After two events were canceled for poor weather, will Canada’s Kicking Horse be the next stop on the chopping block?

A resort employee told her to down-load the lift when she was tired. Then lift operations shut down the gondola.

Train travel is back and better than ever, with upgrades and expanded service hitting iconic destinations across North America. Sit back, look out the window, and wake up to new sights and adventures.

Multiple groups of skiers and snowboarders ducked boundary ropes to chase powder. The only way out involved a long and treacherous hike.

Hint: you don’t need much but a good attitude and a bevy in hand (alcoholic or not)

Outside’s social media strategist Allie Noland endured Colorado’s heinous ski traffic after scoring fresh pow. She doesn’t regret a thing.

There’s ski racing, and then there’s Austrian ski racing. And there’s no better place than the Hahnenkamm Downhill to witness the passion the athletes and fans have for the sport.

As the nation trends towards more sobriety, some skiers are leaving an excessive drinking culture behind

Rescue operations are underway after skiers triggered an avalanche on KT-22 terrain Wednesday morning

Caroline Gleich is a ski mountaineer, activist, and now a candidate for the United States Senate

We spent the past six years skiing the worst snow imaginable so you don’t have to

Produced by two self-proclaimed “harbingers of queer chaos” and premiering in London, it’s the most delightfully surreal courtroom drama you’ll see this year

The disaster has washed out bridges and towns across New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and Maine. At least five people have died in the storms.

Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, places like Mammoth Lakes, California, Crested Butte, Colorado, and Sun Valley, Idaho, are spectacular—but in this era of climate change, raging wildfires, and sky-high housing prices, making a life there has gotten hard. We asked our writers to imagine a glorious, sustainable tomorrow for these one-of-a-kind destinations. Join us as we dive into their recommendations.

"Powderchaser Steve" has spent decades studying the weather radar and driving through blizzards. Here are his tips for beating the crowds to the snow.

Mountain living is sweet—but it often comes with a hefty price tag. These towns are a little easier on the wallet.

Powder Mountain will move to a model of real estate tied to private skiing as well as public access in 2024

Weary of Seattle, one longtime ski bum heard the high peaks calling her back—but felt paralyzed by decision. So she made a spreadsheet and took a road trip, visiting friends across the United States to look for a new home that fit the bill.

Everybody’s buzzing about this affordable passport to smaller, often overlooked ski resorts around the U.S. Its owners think their rapidly growing business could be the antidote to the ski industry’s endless consolidation.

A community ski hill in Northern California is under fire after sharing plans to erect a 20-foot-tall statue of the Virgin Mary

Held annually in the Swiss village of Mürren, the Inferno combines hard partying with a very serious downhill challenge. And did we mention the abject terror?

After a record-breaking year, the 28-year-old American ski racer sits down to talk success, failure, family, and the future with her mom, Eileen Shiffrin

That backpack speaker and unsolicited gear advice might be ruining your chances of snagging a wintertime honey.

A roundup of all of the wacky and weird news from the ski universe

Pack your bags because we’ve identified legendary ski resorts all over the globe that you’re going to yearn to visit

These four cobbled-together cars will get you to any resort, crag, or backcountry trailhead in style

When you’re one of the greatest skiers of all time, there are some things you only say to the person you trust most in the world

Meet nine cats that hike, camp, kayak, ski, and even rock climb—and love exploring the wild outdoors as much as their humans

We all need more time devoted to friends and laughter. Après-ski culture has evolved to make that easier than ever.

Shiffrin has won more World Cup races than any skier in history. But there are still more records for her to reset. 

Learning to ski as an adult is difficult, but worth it

With charging stations increasing and battery life improving all the time, the Great American Road Trip is more EV-friendly than ever. These are the most beautiful trips.

A passion for getting more people outdoors drives these skiers to bring positive change to the sport

Arapahoe Basin will start spinning a lift on Sunday, October 29, marking the official start of the 2023–24 ski season

“I want to ski fast, I want to still feel like I have the ability that I’m still improving, and I feel good”

The French steep skiing icon died while descending Puntiagado Volcano in Chile with Chilean IFMGA Guide Juan Señoret

Beloved and historic Black Mountain will keep its lifts running this season while new owners are sought

Just a little something to get you stoked for the season. You're welcome.

The hardships faced by N.H.'s Black Mountain are shared by many small ski areas today

Switch from bucket to bars and back again without pulling the rack from your hitch

Warren Miller’s ALL TIME is bringing 74 years of filmmaking reimagined to a theater near you this fall.

The long-dreaded I-70 construction has begun and is slated to continue through the winter

Just one year in, the Montana-based upstart is earning outsized levels of ratings and high-mark reviews across all models and spanning the industry

The pro skier turned psychiatrist lost his four-year battle with cancer over the weekend

This little burg hits the sweet spot where high adventure meets a low cost of living

As a woman in a male-dominated sport, knowing your worth as a ski shop employee is essential

We caught up with Lindsey Vonn to chat about recovery, sleep, and who she’s watching this winter

We’re entering the Goldilocks age of backcountry boots. These new models aren’t too heavy and they aren’t too flimsy—they’re just right for a variety of adventures.

These downhill ski boots are designed for ladies who exclusively charge the resort

These high-performance boots are made for carving up the ‘roy and charging off-piste

These new alpine and touring bindings come packed with exciting features

These lightweight skis don’t just power up the skintrack. They’re bonafide downhill performers.

Looking for the perfect backcountry ski for deep days and big missions? Start here.

These wide, rockered planks will help you milk those powder days for all they are worth

These wide, rockered planks designed for the deepest days of the year do more than float—they fly

These all-mountain skis have a little more underfoot, more rocker, and more fun in powder

If you ski mountains that measure snowfall in feet rather than inches, these wide rides are for you

No matter the mountain, no matter the conditions, these sticks won't let you down

Introducing the best one-ski-quiver options of the year

These skis with narrower waists are versatile resort chargers that know how to get on edge and play in the bumps

These narrower sticks may have a knack for groomers, but they also like to play in the bumps and crud

This is hands-down the most impressive resort-meets-backcountry boot we’ve ever tried

This year’s best carving ski will allow you to live out your World Cup racing fantasy

For the third year in a row, this ski bested the rest in the powder category

No other women’s frontside ski comes close to the Wildcat’s carving chops

These consumer-friendly carving skis remind us why laying trenches on groomers is so dang fun