Skiing Archives

12-Year-Old Walker ‘Shredz’ Woodring Shows Us How It’s Done

I’m not sure anyone stomps a trick quite like the preteen they call ‘Shredz.’ Sit back in your rocker and get ready to think, ‘kids…

Written by Sam Anderson February 10, 2023

Skiing a ‘Way Gnarly’ Couloir That Ends at Frozen Waterfall

What’s the most dangerous part of skiing down this massive coulouir? Making sure you exit before the deadly cliff at the bottom.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 10, 2023

Ski Touring Duffy Lakes, a Paradise Just Outside Vancouver

The boys from Rise and Alpine take us on a tour of hidden powder and rugged scenery not far from a major metropolis.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 10, 2023

Rossignol Rallybird 92 Ski Review: A Not-So-Agro, Softer Ski That Still Rips

Rossignol’s Rallybird 92 is a buttery smooth and soft ski ideal for intermediate skiers that want to explore all of the mountain.

Written by Mary Murphy February 09, 2023

Catch This Year’s Final ‘The FIFTY’ Episode on Super-Remote Mt. Columbia

Another season of Cody Townsend’s epic quest has concluded. Watch him sign off with 50-plus miles, a whiteout, and a big ‘oof.’

Written by Sam Anderson February 09, 2023

‘Skiing the Burn’ Offers a Rare Positive Take on a Grim Topic

It seems safe to say outdoor athletes don’t love the idea of wildfires at this point in human history. But this crew managed to reclaim…

Written by Sam Anderson February 08, 2023

Conditions Update: Skiing ‘Crusty Pillows’ at Whistler Blackcomb

Sick and tired of digesting clip after clip of glory skiing on hero snow in perfect conditions? Well, here’s your cure.

Written by Sam Anderson February 08, 2023

Skiers Sail to Arctic Circle for Epic Adventure in ‘Bifrost’

Even with dangerous and jaw-dropping ski descents down Norwegian mountains, it’s the landscape that proves most memorable here.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 08, 2023

Atomic Hops on the BOA Train With Updated Hawx Ultra XTD Boots

Atomic is just the latest in a string of brands to announce the addition of a BOA system to one of its downhill boots.

Written by Andrew Marshall February 08, 2023

onX Backcountry Opens Registration for ‘Masterclass’ With Cody Townsend (and It’s Free)

The popular digital mapping company offers a free class and Q&A with one of the best skiers in the business.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 07, 2023

2023 Kings and Queens of Corbet’s Is Happening Right Now — Without a Livestream

The famous cliff jumping, trick stomping, couloir shredding Kings and Queens of Corbet’s competition is going down! Check GearJunkie for results and highlights.

Written by Will Brendza February 07, 2023

4 Freeriders Chase Powder in Italy’s Snowy Dolomites

If you want to hunt down the best powder, you’ve got to take some chances. Watch this crew roll the dice in a quick, documentary-style…

Written by Sam Anderson February 07, 2023

Salomon Vitane Plus Prolink Boot Review: Built for Women Ready to Brave Nordic Elements

Salomon Vitane Plus Pro-link boots provide solid ankle support, and layers of foam, fleece, and featherless insulation go the distance and deliver comfort for the…

Written by Emma Mure February 07, 2023

Salomon Snowscape 7 Posigrip XC Skis Review: Ditch the Wax and Hit the Tracks (or Backcountry)

The Snowscape 7 Posigrip XC Skis from Salomon are waxless, all-terrain sticks you can take anywhere in almost any conditions.

Written by Emma Mure February 06, 2023

No New Warren Miller Film: Outside Overrules Filmmakers, Breaks 74-Year Tradition

Warren Miller Entertainment will not produce its most iconic annual film after parent company Outside Inc. pulls funding.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 06, 2023

Baker Boyd Rides Buttery Smooth on Powder, Crust, Pillows, Ice, and More

There’s loud art, then there’s quiet art. This Rossignol athlete definitely qualifies as the (strong) silent type.

Written by Sam Anderson February 03, 2023

‘National Brotherhood of Skiers’ Returns to Vail, Celebrates 50th Summit

In honor of Black History Month, we connected with the National Brotherhood of Skiers — a nonprofit org that promotes diversity in snowsports — to…

Written by Mary Murphy February 02, 2023

The Best Midlayers of 2023

We tested the best midlayers of 2023 with options for every budget. Top picks include Patagonia, Smartwool, and more!

Written by Mary Murphy February 02, 2023

Faction Teams Up With Antti Ollila for Limited-Edition Prodigy 3 Skis

If you’re digging the limited-edition Prodigy 3 Antti skis in this vid, you’d better buy them quick. Faction only made 100 pairs.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 01, 2023

Eddie Bauer Thermal Hooded Sweater Review: Warm Waffle Knit, Balaclava Included!

This hooded sweater ended up being a highly technical, great-for-anytime winter-layering piece. Here’s everything we loved about the Eddie Bauer Thermal sweater.

Written by Mary Murphy January 31, 2023

Norrøna Lyngen Flex1 Pants Review: Softshell Pants (or Bibs) Built for the Skin Track

In the Lyngen pants, Norrøna found the sweet spot between maximum snow protection and breathability for high-output days in the backcountry.

Written by Bergen Tjossem January 31, 2023

Oyuki Goshiki YamaPro 3L Bib Review: A Minimalist Bib That Moves With You and Can Handle Heavy Snow

Japan is world-renowned for having some of the best powder skiing on the planet, and the new Oyuki Goshiki YamaPro 3L ski bib was designed…

Written by David Young January 31, 2023

Ingrid Backstrom: Pushing the Matchstick Envelope Since ‘Seven Sunny Days’

Bold, ballsy, and even bruised, check out these Ingrid Backstrom highlights from this 2007 clip that demonstrate her freeskiing brilliance.

Written by Rebecca Ross January 31, 2023

Riding on Top of the World: Watch Vans Athletes Splitboard the Arctic

One nice thing about splitboarding above the Arctic Circle? You’ve got all the daylight you could ask for.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 30, 2023

Shredding the Skyladder: Cody Townsend Checks Off Another Classic Ski Descent

Located in the Canadian Rockies, the Skyladder on Mt. Andromeda is an intimidating ski descent — and one that Cody Townsend shows no quarter on.

Written by Will Brendza January 30, 2023

Hotdog Hans Is Back! Alex Ferreira Stars in ‘Ketchup vs. Mustard’

Freeskiing’s foul-mouthed, hard-drinking, jean-wearing octogenarian legend is back. This time, he’s facing off against Alex Ferreira, a skier with suspiciously similar halfpipe moves.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 30, 2023