The Coolest Friendships in the Outdoors Kade Krichko|March 28, 2019 Whether it’s rock climbing or backcountry skiing, many outdoor sports you simply can’t do alone. Lucky these for these well-known duos, they’ve found a close friend to join in on the adventure.
10 Important Lessons I Learned Teaching My Kid to Ski Emily Stifler Wolfe|March 14, 2019 A parent teaches her kid to ski but ends up learning valuable lessons herself.
This Vermont Ski Area Wants You To Go Backcountry Skiing Olivia Dwyer|March 8, 2019 New—and original—owners of Vermont’s Bolton Valley ski area tap into resort-accessed backcountry terrain to grow their business.
Gear Review: Women’s MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes Ashley Brown|March 1, 2019 Our reviewer tested the women's MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes on the rolling hills and steep inclines of a snowy Pacific Northwest winter.
Skinny Skis Are Back Robert Pursell|February 21, 2019 After years of pushing skis with super-wide waist widths, ski brands and consumers are realizing that narrower skis can get the job done just fine.
Elyse Saugstad is Having Her Best Year Yet Megan Michelson|February 19, 2019 Pro big-mountain skier Elyse Saugstad has spent the past 12 years fighting for her spot at the top of her field. Now at age 40, she’s finally arrived.
I Want to Start Skiing With Other People Sam Morse|February 14, 2019 A romance blossoms in a mountain town, but can the couple keep the flame alive when one person skis and the other doesn't?
Hut Couture: Everything You Need to Know for Your First Backcountry Hut Trip Meg Atteberry|February 13, 2019 If you're thinking of taking a backcountry trip to a hut, you'll want to know exactly what to expect and what you should do. Here's some help.
Should You Wear a Beacon While Skiing the Resort? Ryan Wichelns|February 11, 2019 After a fatal inbounds avalanche at Taos, New Mexico, one skier rethinks his gear setup while skiing the resort.
Winter’s Edge: Live Like Laura Katie O’Connor|February 5, 2019 Laura Green work as a NWAC forecaster and ski patrol protected both resort skiers and backcountry skiers from avalanches. Watch now
8 Innovative Pieces of Snowsports Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2019 Robert Pursell|February 4, 2019 This year, the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show introduced ski and snowboard fans to a slew of new innovations, from Bluetooth-enabled avalanche beacons to ski goggles for pups to the grand return of an iconic freeskiing brand.
A Race Through the Polar Vortex Jonathan Olivier|January 31, 2019 Nearly 150 ultramarathoners braved subzero temperatures during the 15th annual Arrowhead 135, which traces a route through the frigid Northern Minnesota backcountry.
