Skiing the 50 Classic Descents in North America with Cody Townsend Shelby Stanger|December 17, 2024 Cody Townsend is one of America's most well-known and beloved professional skiers. In his 20s, Cody made a name for himself as a competitive alpine ski racer before starring in dozens of blockbuster ski movies. His fame skyrocketed in 2014 when he skied The Crack, a steep and narrow gully in Alaska. Following this feat, Cody embarked on an ambitious journey to ski the 50 classic lines in North America— a project that isn't quite finished and maybe never will be.
Going Downhill—Fast Lisa Michelle|December 10, 2024 Being the oldest in outdoor adventures has never bothered me. In 2012, the kids in my Wilderness Leadership course nicknamed me “Mama,” shor...
Understanding Goggle Lens Colors Aaron Potvin|November 14, 2024 Goggles can make or break a day on the slopes. We help you find the right goggle lens color for your skiing or riding conditions.
Numb Fingers and Toes? It’s Not Frostbite, But Raynaud’s Can Still Be a Pain to Deal With Ken Knapp|November 7, 2024 Raynaud’s syndrome, where fingers turn white and get numb, is uncomfortable. Learn the causes and ways to manage it during your outdoor activities.
Ski Mountaineering Through the Backcountry with Eric Carter Shelby Stanger|September 24, 2024 Transcript Eric Carter is an alpine athlete and endurance coach who discovered the niche sport of ski mountaineering, or "skimo," and nev...
Gear I Hold Dear: My Arc’teryx Beta LT Jacket Lily Krass Ritter|February 6, 2024 We all have a few items in our gear closet that we hang onto far longer than gear shops recommend. There’s that sleeping bag pocked with hol...
Why You Should Visit a National Park This Winter Lily Krass Ritter|November 9, 2023 Summer isn't the only time to visit a national park. Here are six reasons you should plan a trip to our national parks this winter.
First Look: BOA Ski Boots Megan Michelson|August 30, 2023 Prepare to see innovations in ski boot design with the introduction of a new BOA lacing system. We also tested a new Salomon BOA ski boot.
Picture Organic Clothing Aims to Make Good Gear And Protect the Places We Play Drew Zieff|February 16, 2023 Discover snow jackets and pants from Picture Organic Clothing, a French brand that incorporates sustainable attributes into their products.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Buff Headwear Kelly Bastone|January 25, 2023 How a simple neck scarf achieved hero status for co-op member Kelly Bastone.
The Snow Gear We’re Loving Right Now Drew Zieff|January 9, 2023 We gathered our favorite cold-weather skiing and snowboarding products to create the ideal setup for the occasion.
Everything to Know about Machine-Made Snow (Just Don’t Call It Fake) Elissa Garay|November 22, 2022 As global temperatures rise and less snow falls annually, the winter sports season shortens. It's bad news for snowboarders, skiers and resorts alike, but is snowmaking the answer?
