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The pride and joy of USA Nordic skiing knows a thing or two about training hard and treating yourself. Presenting Simi Hamilton's top five training tips to achieve cross-country glory.
Want to skin the frontcountry? Try these six spots.
Pro ski mountaineer Meredith Edwards dishes on her five favorite feeds
There are plenty of ski areas where you can show up without a map and dink around on mellow (read: boring) terrain all day. These aren’t those kind of resorts.
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.)
North of the U.S. border lies a paradise filled with powder, untracked steeps, wild vistas—and remote lodges with access to the massive winter playground.
Every winter, the ski and snowboard world lets its hair down at a few marquee events. Here are the ones we're stoked for this season.
The Brooklyn guitarist's lush new record welcomes the snowy season.
Five mountain towns where the skiing and riding are matched by equally entertaining off-the-slopes escapades.
Looking for the funnest terrain in North America? Go here.
A few weeks ago, when Vail Resorts bought Park City Mountain Resort, the sale triggered an onslaught of vitriol against Colorado's billion-dollar ski empire. But while it's easy to hate a company just because it's claiming territory faster than the whitebark pine beetle, Vail has actually been a very good thing for skiers.
No, but it is getting increasing dangerous out there. As hordes of skiers hit the backcountry, they're triggering more avalanches than ever before, and there's still a dangerous gap between our collective enthusiasm and the depth of our knowledge. But while the learning curve is daunting and the risks are high, the adventure rewards are immense—if you do it rig
Changes, and lots of them, including an uptick in skier visits to Utah, cheaper season passes state-wide, and an increased likelihood that all the Wasatch-area resorts will soon be connected.
And hello to the F-Bom, the world's first snow goggles with active anti-fog technology.
Afterglow isn't just the year's most captivating ski movie—it's also a giant TV ad. And it could be the future of adventure films.
Who doesn’t want a grown-up, powder-slaying tricycle?
Travel to the best slopes of Switzerland in style—a newly crowdfunded sleep-in bus will take you there
Three entrepreneurs envision a future of shared outdoor equipment. And while the project is barely off the ground, their idea could change how we buy and sell gear.
Sometime in the near future, it’s almost certain that Vail Resorts will be operating a rebranded 7,500-acre mega resort in Park City. Will the Wasatch survive?
For years, I used to test how far I could go on day trips without eating. I don’t know if it was some unexplainable machismo or just laziness, but that mindset changed about six months ago. I’d gone on a four-hour run with an empty stomach and no food in…
It’s tough to tell how trustworthy a piece of gear is going to be when you first buy it. In fact, the only way to actually test your equipment’s longevity is to, well, test it. Thoroughly. So instead of having you, dear reader, put your gear through the ringer in…
Yes, the devices can be valuable training aids when properly employed, but they’re hardly the essential tools some athletes make them out to be.
Blame the late introduction of the Under Armour suits, plus other crucial mistakes
A do-it-all midlayer for women that blends wool and synthetic fabrics
Bikes, boats, and boards have started coming off a printer rather than an assembly line. And that could mean better, less expensive gear for you.
What’s the best avalanche airbag technology on the market?
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…
The short answer is yes, H2Flow technology works really well. I imagine you might be asking, “What the heck is this system?” Well, here’s how Helly Hansen describes it: “The insulation concept uses air to provide warmth and ventilation and lets you control the airflow that cools…
In 2012, Brent Sass won Rookie of the Year at the Iditarod, one of the planet’s most extreme competitions. The dog musher, who's run almost a dozen 1,000-mile races, knows the right gear can mean the difference between life and death. These are the items he deems worthy of going on his sled.
Earlier this week, The North Face launched a clothing line that includes free web training. It’s shaping up to be a pretty great fitness ally.
There’s a ferocious battle for snowsports business being waged right now between these two western states. So who’s going to win the Wasatch-Front-versus-Front-Range wintry gear smackdown? Marc Peruzzi weighs in.
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…
Explorer Eric Larsen sets out next month for a 48-day unaided journey to the North Pole—one of the planet’s most extreme environments. This is the potentially life-saving gear he’ll be bringing along.
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…
Expedition-worthy technology to keep you warm and comfortable—and maybe even save your life.
We all know the right helmet can save your life. But the world’s most sophisticated lid isn’t much better than an egg carton strapped to your head if it’s past its expiration date. With gravity sports getting steeper, faster, and more intense, a good helmet is essential. But how…
Heli-skiing can be insanely expensive. It can also be one of the most unique adventures you’ll ever experience. So go ahead. Be a glutton for a day, and devour those champagne powder turns. But before splurging on a heli-skiing trip, you need to dial in your gear. I asked…
With such advanced timing technology, there’s no excuse not to have a winner.
Last year, “sidecountry”—a term used to describe lift-accessed backcountry terrain—was the outdoor industry’s hot new buzzword. And the hype bled into the media, too. Search for the word on this website, and you’ll get 207 results from 2013. This year, the term has all but disappeared from manufacturers’ vocabularies.
The bike components behemoth enters the action cam arena.
Salomon Premiere 4-Part Splitboard is the first-ever splitboard that breaks into four parts.
The Snowstrike VT has two lenses to accommodate different amounts of light.
The Idaho-based Shotzski's DIY kit turns those old boards into a Shotzski with this DIY Kit.
Finally, a great way to organize your ice climbing gear.
From a luge sled to the fastest skis in the world, this is what U.S. athletes will be competing on at Sochi.
Shortsighted marketers are riding snowboarding into the ground, but there may still be hope to keep the sport alive.
Meet Kikkan Randall, the most exciting thing in cross-country skiing since... forever