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Maximize your child’s winter fun this season
What you need to know about navigating the ski season to come
Our writer reflects on the uncertain ski season ahead
This season's best boards charge hard, but they're a blast at all speeds
Speed demons, air addicts, and powder hounds, meet your matches
The right combination of power, finesse, and comfort
Ski faster and safer this winter
This season’s best for climbing up and ripping back down
In February, our team of testers headed to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to try out new skis from every major brand in the industry
Four days. Eighteen testers. More than 150 pairs of skis.
You're never too old—or too good—to brush up on your technique
A professional snowboarder's quest to find a united path forward on climate policy through a shared love of the outdoors
Teton Gravity Research's new ski film 'Make Believe' celebrates those who have created their own version of reality
A harrowing backcountry rescue at 11,000 feet exposes the precarious situation first responders are in thanks to the coronavirus pandemic
Yes, getting outside is good for anxiety, but you should think twice about crowding backcountry trailheads and risking getting hurt
There's more at stake now than skiing, but it's OK to be bummed out about it
An impact fund wants to transform Saddleback Mountain, and its surrounding community in Rangeley, Maine, into a skier's paradise. The plan might be a moonshot. But it's also the kind of vision the greater ski industry needs.
We sent six editors down a hill for a gear review
As the temperatures warm, heavier snow is likely to become the new normal
Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus's new movie proves that Hollywood is perennially bad at depicting snow sports
Stop trying to trick us, gear companies. We know a parka when we see one.
Renowned architect Bjarke Ingels has crafted an epic synthetic slope on top of a massive waste-to-energy plant
Sixty percent of the time, the forecast is right every time
Nothing (well, except powder skiing) beats staying warm on a snowy trail
Two Outside staffers head up for an early-morning ski on a powder day
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Outside Gear Guy Joe Jackson has his eye on these five products
What we're most excited about for the upcoming season
Follow this yoga routine, in addition to your time on the slope, to improve and maintain your strength and flexibility all season long
Forget stadiums and manicured ice—the humble roots of hockey belong to frozen backyard ponds. From beer leagues to ex-pros, hockey players from across the country head to the Midwest every year for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
Who can we blame for all those lift lines and traffic jams?
Starting this year, men and women will earn the same prize money on the Freeride World Tour
How one snowboarder found himself facing the worst possible choice
As his dreams of going pro faded, photographer Cooper Dodds fell back in love with ski jumping in an unexpected place. His new photo book, 'Jumper: Flying in the Heartland,' documents the Midwest's surprisingly popular, no-frills tournament circuit.
With collective mega-passes, more direct flights, and super-dialed snow forecasts, it’s never been a better time to plan a destination ski trip. Our up-to-date guide has you covered for packing the most into a weekend getaway.
And what to do when it's time to break up with your climbing partner
Here, Wes Siler shows you how to buy snowshoes and how to use them. Watch this, and enjoy snowshoeing this winter.
Tree-topped designs that look as good as they ride
Necessities for traveling out of bounds
Because you don’t want to be huddled in the lodge while fresh snow is falling
Which mega-pass to buy to make the most of this season and more
This season’s sticks are light, edgy, and versatile
The snowboard pioneer passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 65.
Skiers and others venturing into the backcountry often end up too far apart to help each other when an avalanche strikes
Be prepared to go into the backcountry with our expert knowledge, advice, and gear recommendations to stay safe
Cody Townsend thought his project, the Fifty, would be a mission to descend the 50 best lines in North America. But then climate change started to melt the snow right out from under his skis.
Our writer's hands-down favorite for wind-blown and chapped lips
The ski manufacturer is extending protection for pin bindings starting this winter
The season’s top performers from our ski test in Steamboat, Colorado, do everything you want them to, no matter what the conditions
Sticks for every kind of shredding
Shed a little weight from your backcountry setup
Because remote, untracked snow is worth the effort
Keep hands toasty and fingers functional with these sturdy mitts
State-of-the-art protection, minus that clamped-down feeling
Your deductible toward security in the mountains
Time-tested classics and updated iterations
Astride any of these stout steeds, you needn’t limit yourself to snow
Versatility reigns as decks with inventive shapes push performance to the edge
They won’t always be on their best behavior, but at least they’ll stay warm and dry
Mission-critical kit for cars, trucks, and the garage
Our guide for which mega ski pass is the best one for you
Jeremy Jones, Travis Rice, and Bryan Iguchi search for new snowboard lines in Bridger-Teton National Forest
More than two dozen women tested synthetic and wool long underwear from 18 brands. These are the products that came out on top.
Traveling with large gear can get pricey. Here's how to bring your mountain bike or surfboard along without going broke.