This new addition to the all-mountain category impressed with its balance of skills

The runner-up in the women’s powder category is a force to be reckoned with

Featuring tech inserts, rubber soles, and hike-modes with plenty of range of motion, these boots make short work of long, uphill slogs

Allow us to introduce you to this scrappy brand and its supremely fun all-mountain ski

Glen Plake’s first ever signature model is a backcountry tool that skis like Glen Pake

This fast and light backcountry ski doesn’t skimp on downhill performance

Truly a ski for everyone, in all conditions, wherever you ski

Not just for carving, this all-mountain ski can do it all

It’s not a backcountry powder plank, but it sure is quick in steep, technical terrain

This quick and reliable backcountry ski for ladies gets the job done on all but the deepest of days

When the fluff turns to crud, this is the ski you want underfoot

A lightweight free-touring ski with a moderate waist, the Escaper W 97 Nano is a versatile backcountry ski for ladies who charge no matter the conditions

We challenge you to find a more playful and responsive backcountry ski than this

This year’s category winner makes everyone who skis it feel like a star

A tried and true favorite that delivers in crud

Power and precision are the name of the game with this tried and true favorite

This ski was voted the most playful ski among this year’s crop of women’s all-mountain skis

The company will cap daily ticket sales at all 37 North American resorts, but season ticket holders will not be impacted

Winter has shown up big time in the Southern Hemisphere as ski resorts reopen to international travelers

Trying to wrap your head around the depth of the rapidly expanding pit in South America? We’ve broken it down in terms our readers understand—like fly rods, climbing ropes, and breakfast burritos.

The plastic ski surface at Emily Resort in western Ukraine allows skiers to slide downhill even when there’s no snow

Plan accordingly, because these mountains all require reservations to hit the slopes in 2022

The freestyle skier was named Breakthrough Athlete of 2022, and doofuses on social media couldn’t contain their anger

Turns out you can carve fresh snow in August. Put these Southern Hemisphere resorts on your bucket list.

Presenting three delightful tales of adventures gone very, very wrong

The four-part Teton Gravity Research series, premiering this week, captures incredible footage of terrifying expeditions, but it succeeds because of the compelling human stories at its heart

After kicking off an enormous slide on a familiar backcountry run in Colorado, our writer was forced to reconsider his relationship with skiing

Crowds, inexperience, and social media are leading to a surge in rescue calls on one of the most climbed peaks in America

Carv’s digital coaching software uses insoles with pressure sensors to give you real-time feedback. But can it really help first-timers improve?

Despite decades of advanced-level experience, I was surprised at how much I learned from Carv’s digital ski coach

A behind-the-scenes look at Benedikt Böhm’s incredible feat on Nepal’s Dhaulagiri VII

Endurance athlete Jack Kuenzle climbed and skied the volcano in just over an hour and a half

No, you can’t toss the Essential in your curbside bin. But 75 percent of it can be broken down at the brand’s factory.

Facing potentially dangerous slide conditions, professional skiers Jérémie Heitz and Sam Anthamatten have to weigh their ambitions against the ever-present possibility of tragedy in the mountains

The elite athlete opens up about the pressures to be light and fast—and her journey toward a healthier relationship with her body and performance

Antte Lauhamaa decided to embark on a backcountry moonlit ski mission in the Lapland wilderness of Finland as a tribute to his father

A new film series follows a trio of skiers as they explore backcountry slopes from British Columbia to the Japanese Alps

The well-known climber was helping guide a group of skiers in Utah’s Wasatch mountains last month when a slide engulfed him in several feet of snow

Montana-based Peak Ski Company introduces a new line of direct-to-consumer products featuring newly developed technology

Because they’ve saved me more than a few times—and they can do the same for you

A season marked by tricky conditions and progressive riding wrapped up last week in Verbier

Long a popular tourist destination, Lesotho’s Afriski Mountain Resort is slowly gaining traction with local residents, too

A primer for those new to the sport—and maybe some veterans

Time to live vicariously through the pros

Hint: It depends on where you ski, what you ski, and how you ski. Outside associate gear editor Kelly Klein breaks it down.

For Erich Swartz, every day is Take Your Dog to Work Day

Instructor Ann Schorling explains how to shred like a pro after a big snowfall

The short-radius turn is an advanced technique ideal for steeps and bumps. It’s also fun.

A ton of female-led ski films recently launched, with appearances from up-and-coming skiers and industry legends

The American downhill skier may not have won a medal in Beijing, but he got the most style points by far

A few winter flurries had the Outside staff reaching for some cozy booties, cherished beanies, and near-perfect ski boots

Getting through airports is a far easier proposition with the Thule RoundTrip

If you don’t know how to ski, hire an instructor—not your significant other. It might just save your relationship.

Drew Petersen seemed like just another free-spirited mountain dude. But the pain he was hiding nearly destroyed him.

Whether on the Olympic stage or the home hill, women on skis demonstrate what sportsmanship, bravery, and self-love could look like

The professional skier says long grips help him save energy and avoid injury in the backcountry

The accident highlights an industry at a crossroads and raises a crucial question: As safety schools boom, who is responsible for making sure the students come home?

You’ll be surprised by the places on this list, but maybe it’s time we started redefining what makes a ski town

On snow as in life, it’s important not to look like a bozo, and for new skiers, handling long, clunky boards is the original challenge. Ignore the hecklers—there’s more than one way to do it right. 

After a day of tackling moguls and black diamonds (or even the bunny hill), hit the mat with these poses that stretch your muscles and aid in recovery

An Outside editor discovers it’s never too late to learn how to ski better

Mental advice and skiing drills that will give you confidence on longer, steeper, and more challenging runs

Skiing 101: how to start, what to wear, and pitfalls to avoid

Figuring out how to best equip and dress yourself when you’re just starting this sport can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help.

Professional skier Markus Eder had a fantasy of an impossible descent. Then he got creative.

Vasu Sojitra lost his right leg as a baby, and Patrick Halgren lost his left at 23. When the two met and realized their feet were the same size, they've traded shoes ever since.

What we used to start the year right

Boot fitting is equal parts art and science, and a little magic

Employees fear the corporate behemoth bit off more than it could chew, while pass holders cry foul about overcrowding and reduced hours

The bioregion of Cascadia boasts a diverse array of wildlife and terrain, with volcanoes, forests, and watersheds that flow to the ocean

The most dominant ski racer on the planet is constantly questioning her talents—which may be the secret of her greatness

From affordability to crowd control, we considered a variety of factors to determine the best ski towns to visit or live in

Over two decades of ambitious adventures, elite skier and climber Zahan Billimoria has had some very close calls in the mountains

In ‘Children of Patrol,’ athletes as well as current patrollers and their own children talk about how being a part of the ski-patrol family at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has impacted them and led to a lifelong love of snow

Mangroves, specifically their roots, play an important role in the ecosystem as a breeding and feeding ground for many commercial fish that thousands of people rely on as a food source

From the perfect pot to the best cheese-sauce recipe, here’s how to throw the best après fondue party

Outside’s ethics guru weighs in on what to do if you trigger an avalanche in the backcountry

Four years ago, the Minnesota phenom won historic Olympic gold in cross-country skiing, alongside Kikkan Randall. She was just getting going.

Ski patrol has become an increasingly unsustainable career path. Now unions are popping up across the country to try and change that.

‘Lot’zza Mia!’ combines a love of skiing and eating pizza. It’s movie magic.