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A ski trip into these Italian mountains unfolds into a learning experience and a bridge to much needed healing
You can blame the usual suspects: the crazy cost of mountain-town housing, the corporatization of the ski industry, the Man. Or dare to believe that our hero lives on.
Whether you’re looking to take up classic skiing or skate skiing, the U.S. gold medalist has some advice for beginning one of the season's most fun and affordable sports
We only have room for two powder skis in our print issue, but there are so many more worth your consideration
From hilarious to horrifying, these tales offer a glimpse into what this work can be like
Fitness comes and goes. Allow Glen Plake to make a case for prioritizing style—that elusive athletic skill that endures.
From Lake Placid to Cordova and some select places in between, here’s our (highly subjective) list of the nation’s best mountain towns. Before telling us where we went wrong, please take a moment to acknowledge the courage and gall it takes to attempt such an impossible feat.
A day out on the slopes doesn’t have to be wildly expensive. You just need to know where and when to go.
From expanded resort acreage to turbocharged lifts, we tracked down all the ways you can make this winter your best ever
Athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin have started adopting the training technique to increase endurance, muscle mass, and more
It was only when Stephen Shelesky moved out west that he began to truly accept himself and become part of a supportive community
Europe has always had something America doesn’t: an Alpine ski route connecting a network of full-service, premium lodges. That’s about to change, as San Juan Mountain Guides in Ouray, Colorado, launches the ultimate hut-to-hut tour in a stunning setting. We sent Devon O’Neil to check it out.
‘The New Age of Reason,’ a recent film from ski makers Wndr Alpine, takes the sport to a higher level—physically and mentally
We only have room for two pairs in our print issue, but there are many more skis worthy of your attention
The Outside contributing editor’s latest release was the November pick for the Outside Book Club. We spoke with her about the appeal of chasing powder and the many crises facing the ski industry.
Glenn McConkey raised one of freeskiing’s greatest icons. Now a Utah estate lawyer has pleaded guilty to taking millions of her dollars.
Only two pairs made the cut for print, but there are many more you should know about
A transceiver, shovel, and probe have long been considered nonnegotiable. Airbags should be, too.
Snowmaking efforts intensify amid dry holiday weekend, triathlon’s first Black female pro, and a wipeout for the ages
All over the West, a housing crisis is causing workforce shortages, crippling local businesses, and threatening the culture and existence of mountain towns as we know them. But amid the doom and gloom, some people are fighting for solutions.
Whether you want to learn a new sport—like skate skiing or ice climbing—or improve your skills, there’s a lesson out there for you
As skimo prepares for its Olympic debut in 2026, sports scientists explore the sport’s demands
These places may not be ultra fancy or ski-in, ski-out, but the point is: if you’re savvy, you can take a ski trip on a budget
Outside contributing editor Heather Hansman’s new book is both a critical take on the ski industry and love letter to its skids
Expect full-capacity chairlifts and indoor dining to return to ski resorts this season. But some COVID-era policies, like buying lift tickets online, will remain.
Join us in reading Heather Hansman’s ‘Powder Days’
In an excerpt from her new book ‘Powder Days,’ Outside contributing editor Heather Hansman looks at how the famous Colorado resort town is emblematic of a national trend, where corporate resorts and a skyrocketing housing costs are driving out all but the most affluent
Meet the innovators and activists who are making their favorite sports more accessible to plus-size adventurers
A group of biologists are trying to protect a threatened herd in the iconic Wyoming range, but their plan includes closing recreational areas that many aren‘t happy about losing
No one should have to prove they are good enough at skiing to get an invitation to the conversation
These five documentaries from the famed mountain film festival feature everything from daring ski descents to an adorable Alaskan husky
The results are in, and these are the region’s 20 top-scoring resorts, according to the 2022 ‘Ski’ Reader Resort Survey
The masses have spoken and these are the 20 top-scoring resorts in the region, according to the 2022 ‘Ski’ Reader Resort Survey
Lids that let you push your limits
With far-flung travel off the table, I learned how to enjoy the meandering flexibility of a road trip
These shred-slippers mean business
Testers like eight boots, but we only had room for six. Here’s an all-around boot and a women’s powder-chasing boot that almost made the cut.
We only have space for six pants in the print magazine, but there are plenty more worthy pairs you should know about
We’ve got your next car-based ski vacation dialed, complete with worthy detours and the best powder stashes
Skimo tech meets four-buckle power
Steep lines and jaw-dropping stunts stand out in the annual film series’ latest entry
Surfing in Baja. Summit-to-sea skiing in Alaska. Hiking in Death Valley. There’s no shortage of epic adventures to be had in winter. We’ve rounded up our favorite trips to make sure you get your fill of thrills.
A new Fast Tracks pass at four Powdr-owned resorts—Mount Bachelor, Killington, Copper, and Snowbird—is sparking anger and conversations about elitism
As long as you aren’t weight sensitive, it’s now possible for one rig to serve all your in-bounds, sidecountry, and backcountry needs. This is that rig.
Our experts sought out epic adventures in every landscape, from new desert outposts to off-the-grid wellness retreats, with plenty of trails, beaches, and base camps—all perfect to give or get
For decades, many ski and snowboard films have excluded women and disabled and BIPOC athletes. ‘Mountain Revelations’ and ‘The Approach’ aim to bring new energy to the genre.
The movement for resorts, climbing routes, and other well-known destinations to get rid of offensive monikers is a step in the right direction, but there’s still more work to be done
The Colorado resort is just one of the many now charging for uphill access. Is this the new norm?
The access gate atop the Ninety-Nine 90 chairlift offered some of the easiest access to sidecountry terrain, which the resort argued was a big part of the problem
Ski-town restaurants are in dire need of workers, but ongoing housing crises are making it impossible for staff to live where they work
History tells us why skiing—and the outdoors in general—lacks diversity. Thanks to the work of dedicated groups, this is slowly changing.
Snow-sports lovers, it's time to give your bathroom an upgrade
Personal-finance guru Mr. Money Mustache breaks down how Outside readers can stop wasting hard-earned cash on expensive gear and trips and start putting it toward real freedom: the financial kind
Leaders of the nonprofit Indigenous Women Outdoors describe how learning about the traditional territories where they ski and snowboard enhances their time outside and connects them with their ancestors
A bevy of mapping apps exist to track and plan trips for different outdoor activities. Here’s the best one for running, cycling, hiking, backpacking, climbing, and skiing.
On June 20, adaptive athletes Vasu Sojitra and Pete McAfee pulled off what is believed to be a historic first in ski mountaineering
Professional skier Drew Petersen opens up about his struggles with suicidal thoughts—and explains why talking about it is key to addressing the mental health crisis
Looking to progress in your sport? From deepwater soloing in Majorca to mountain biking in New Zealand, these trips will take you to the next level.
I study climate change, and my work left me depressed and suicidal. Then my dad got cancer.
In their Outside TV series, Mike Chambers and Jason Antin take on crazy adventures between Friday evening and Monday morning, inspiring the rest of us to do more with our Saturdays and Sundays, too
In New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont, local stewards have banded together to persuade private landowners to allow access to backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and other kinds of outdoor recreation
For two years, I logged nearly 70 snack varieties in a spreadsheet on my search for the perfect adventure snack
In her new memoir, 'The Secret to Superhuman Strength,' the 'Fun Home' cartoonist scrutinizes her quest for spiritual solace through 60 years of athletic obsessions
Snowboarders from Fukushima, Japan, rely on the outdoor community for a sense of normalcy after the natural and nuclear disasters of 2011
The life of Natalie Rines Terry, one of the country’s top ski instructors for 50 years
The best way to refuel after a perfect day of adventure? With your crew at one of these ideally located watering holes.
The phone rang and it was our 18-year-old, Hatcher, who apparently took a hard spill while ripping laps on Eldora Mountain. Or so we think: he’s OK now, but he still has no idea what really happened.
Unpacking an all-time Lee Cohen ski photo during a March storm in Alta, Utah
Heli-skiing has a reputation for risk, but the ride up isn’t usually part of the equation
What it takes to be a part of the rescue team on one of the world’s most dangerous mountains
Where to snag late-season deals, uncrowded slopes, and good-quality snow well into April
I’ve never been one for post-bath luxuries, but this cozy zip-up has me hooked
Outside’s ethics guru on who public lands are for
British Columbia is in the midst of a major surge in coronavirus cases, forcing resorts to shutter early
Farmer Dave doesn’t go to other ski resorts because he enjoys the simplicity of one as a way to get the most out of the resources he has
The legendary skier anoints a successor, Breezy Johnson, to the title she held for years