The Best All-Mountain Skis For Storm Chasers
If you're going to spend several days at the same resort, chances are you're going to want to explore more than just the frontside groomers.
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Is This New Express Lane Service the Solution to Long Lift Lines?
A Fast Tracks pass will allow skiers to skip long lines via an express lane at four ski resorts this season.
Your Outside+ Membership Just Made Your TV a Whole Lot Cooler
Outside TV and its 600+ hours of adventure films and television shows are now free with Outside+
Save on Epic and Ikon Passes Before Prices Increase This Week
We could be skiing within weeks. Have you purchased your season pass yet? Rates increase this week on the two biggest multi-resort passes.
Lesson 9: How to Hot Dog It
The heart of mogul skiing isn’t about linking perfect turns, it’s about style and showmanship.
Lesson 10: How to Catch Air in Moguls
Landing your air in moguls is the sign of an advanced mogul skier.
Cody Townsend’s “The Fifty Project” is Back with The Worst Approach Ever
"I want to say that was awesome, but that wasn't," Townsend confesses, with zombie eyes, back at his van. "That was horrible."
There Are More Flights to Ski-Town Airports Than Ever. Here’s Where You Can Fly.
Pandemic be damned, skiers are getting more convenient air service to more ski-town airports this winter than ever.
New Ski Boots? Don’t Break Them In Before Ski Season
Here's why wearing your new ski boots around the house won't actually help break them in.
Donate Your Used Gear to Help Others Experience the Outdoors
But don’t let your old stuff gather dust or go to the landfill. Put it to work doing good.
Don’t Return Your Rental Skis At The End Of The Day When You Can Keep Them for the Season
What if there was another option that made this financial commitment less permanent?
The Skiboarding King Explains Why Everyone Seems to Hate on His Sport
Richard “Doc” Roberts, the owner of the online retailer devoted solely to the sale of the scaled-down skis that took the ‘90s by storm, wants you to stop calling them snowblades.
Norwegian Archaeologists Uncover 1,300-Year-Old Ski Preserved In Ice
The ski, uncovered with its primitive binding still attached, is the best-preserved prehistoric example to date.
Your Fancy New Ski Boots? They Still Rely On Tech From the ’60s
The entire earthly world of plastic skis boots spawned from these two original sinners.
The End of Full TILT is Here
K2 revived the original three-piece Raichle Flexon boots from Europe in 2006 and ushered them into the next 15 years of progressive flex and innovation.
All-Inclusive Club Med To Anchor Snowbasin’s Massive New Village
The Utah ski area is finally getting a base area to match its Olympic-worthy slopes, anchored by an all-inclusive Club Med.
An Ode to the Most Wonderfully Boring Time of Year
It's mud season in mountain towns, and we're kind of relieved.
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A Skier’s Guide to Vail Lodging, and Where to Find the Best Deals
This Colorado megaresort serves up mega hotel options for every type of ski traveler. These are our top picks.
I Made Fun Of Tele Skiing—and Then I Actually Tried It
Skiing is not meant to be taken seriously and we are not meant to take ourselves seriously while doing it.
Why Ski Technicians Don’t Want You to Sharpen Your Base Edges
The main reason: It won't make your edge any sharper.
The Best Radios for Backcountry Skiing
Never lose your partner in deep trees again.
How a Leading Big-Mountain Guide is Revolutionizing Women’s Skiing
Jessica Baker, a pioneering female mountain guide, first tackled skiing’s biggest lines and is now focused on diversifying the space.
Ski Towns Brew Great Beer—Here Are 5 of Our Favorites
Don't even think about ordering a Bud when there are locally inspired brews to be had at your favorite ski town this season.
These New Women’s Bibs are the Little Black Dress of Ski Apparel
Made with recycled four-way stretch, a 3L softshell bodice, and breathable insulation, the Aztech Mountain bibs offer a sleek silhouette without sacrificing function
Vail Resorts To Add or Upgrade 21 Lifts Across 14 Resorts for the 2022-’23 Season
The estimated $325 million in capital improvements are intended to enhance mountain flow and the skier experience.
One Ski Is Still Better Than No Skis—Just Ask This Paralympian
One day in 1988 changed the trajectory of Sarah Will's life as a skier, but it didn't end it.
Meet the 27 People Who Test, Rank, and Review Skis for Our Gear Guide
Why should you trust SKI's gear reviews? Because our veteran testers know skis—like, really know them.
This is The Most Overlooked and Essential Piece of Ski Gear
Whether skiing or enjoying après, this essential piece of gear keeps you stylish, cozy, and ready for anything.
Vail Resorts Shares Covid Guidelines for the 2021-’22 Season
From lift capacity to reservations, Vail Resorts lays out its health procedures ahead of the coming winter.
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This $4 Million Partnership Will Result in 13,000 Ski Visits for Kids New to the Sport
The Ikon Pass parent company allies with the Share Winter Foundation to help further diversify skiing this season.
The Best Men’s Powder Skis of 2022: Nordica Enforcer 110 Free
If you like to go fast in crud and variable terrain on powder days, you’d probably give the Nordica Enforcer 110 top marks.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Faction Dictator 2.0
Despite the hardcore name and top sheets, the Faction Dictator 2.0 is a surprisingly forgiving, playful, and fun ski.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition
All-black, all-speed, and all-mountain. The Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition is back for 2022 and it comes with QuadRod technology.
Helly Hansen Elevation Infinity 2.0 Jacket Review
This jacket stood the test of Silverton, Colo. Now that's saying something.
The Best Ski Boots of 2022: Head Formula
The all-new, all-mountain Head Formula ski boot provides an ideal combination of performance and comfort for recreational skiers.
The Best Ski Boots of 2022: Tecnica Cochise
The next generation of this iconic all-mountain workhorse ups the ante on what can be done by a ski boot.
The Best Ski Boots of 2022: Nordica SpeedMachine 3.0
The third generation of Nordica's classic medium-volume boot sheds grams without sacrificing performance.
The Best Backcountry Boots of 2022: SCARPA Maestrale XT
The newest generation of this iconic backcountry ski boot is still as stiff as can be, but still gets up a skin track well.
The Best Backcountry Boots of 2022: Fischer TransAlp Pro
An all-new ski boot from Fischer that reimagines how lightweight your everyday backcountry ski boot should be.
The Best Backcountry Boots of 2022: Lange XT3 Pro Tour
Lange took the award-winning XT3 concept and made it even more backcountry-friendly, but didn't sacrifice an ounce of downhill performance in the process.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: Black Crows Mentis Freebird
Skinny, blue, and incredibly powerful, the Black Crows Mentis Freebird is an ideal option for long uphills.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: Dynafit Blacklight 95
Super lightweight, great for skiing the steeps, and reasonably priced? The Dynafit Blacklight 95 checks all the boxes.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: Movement Alp Tracks 100
This Swiss ski brand is making some waves in the North American backcountry ski scene, and, with lightweight skis like this one, it's easy to see why.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: DPS Pagoda Tour 106 C2
The DPS Pagoda Tour 106 C2 is made with foam in the core, but it's also made to be super fun on the down. Here's why.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: Scott Pure
This beefy backcountry ski is made for skiers who want to go fast down the mountain, and don't mind hauling a little extra weight up for it.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: Weston Grizzly
The brand is known for making snowboards, but the fat backcountry-specific planks are fun for skiers, too.
We Can All Learn From the First Ski Shoot Featuring and Shot by BIPOC
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The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: WNDR Reason 120
The Utah-based company built a super-fat backcountry ski for earning your turns in powder. Here's how it skis.
Introducing the Best 2022 Gear Guide for Skiers
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The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Dynastar M-Pro 99 W
Intermediates looking to get off the groomed would do well to consider the Dynastar M-Pro 99 W.
The No. 1 Women’s Value Ski of 2022: K2 Reckoner 92 Alliance
Like to bop around in the bumps? Allow us to introduce you to these cute shorties.
The Best Women’s Value Skis of 2022: Elan Wildcat 82 C
Testers agreed that the Wildcat 82 C would make a great all-mountain tool for beginners and intermediates.
The Best Women’s Value Skis of 2022: Nordica Wild Belle 78 CA
Designed primarily for the frontside, the Wild Belle 78 CA will impress intermediates and advanced skiers alike.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Salomon QST Stella 106
Those looking for a wider ski to get off the groomed and into the bumps, trees, and crud will appreciate the QST Stella’s versatility.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Elan Ripstick 102 W
The Ripstick 102 W skis more like a wide race ski than a fatter all-mountain stick.