For Some Skiers, Drugs and Alcohol Are Fun, But For Me it Was Darker
In a ski town, using drugs and alcohol felt normal—but I was abusing them to cope with something much deeper
In a ski town, using drugs and alcohol felt normal—but I was abusing them to cope with something much deeper
The pandemic didn't keep skiers from the slopes, according to the annual participation report released by the NSAA.
Before making the decision to carry a new backcountry boot, four shop employees take on California's Lassen Peak with Mike Hattrup.
Going on an adventure? Outfit your tailgate with these handy items to make storage and travel a breeze during your next big skiing road trip.
Looking for an all-mountain ski that can also slice up the frontside? Try these on for size.
Mountain communities can elevate LGBTQ+ skiers beyond Pride celebrations and Gay Ski Weeks—here are the best examples
If you've never heard of Les Marécottes, it's time to get your European skiing fantasy out of Chamonix and into a place with deeper snow and a freeride history.
Before you rent that demo bike and head up the ski lift for your first downhill ride, start here.
We asked one adventurous writer to huck herself off the extreme terrain at Taos Ski Valley, N.M., in the name of her craft, and to try not to get herself killed in the process.
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Deep in the heart of the Austrian Alps, one factory is producing the top-performing—and best-selling—skis in North America.
Federal law still does not protect people from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity
Part of our on-going series spotlighting LGBTQ+ organizations in outdoor and endurance sports, this cycling team supports queer competitors.
Never underestimate the value of smart accessories when it comes to making travel easier and more comfortable. These are our favorites.
The new film "Super Frenchie" explores the ethics of skiing off huge cliffs with parachutes and chasing personal freedoms.
If your dad skis, fishes, rides, or abides, these are all the things he'd be stoked to get for Father's Day 2021.
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Made with a unique waterproof/breathable membrane and a sustainable DWR coating, the Picture Folder Jacket delivers next-level performance.
Make partially from processed sugar cane waste, this new freeride kit from Picture Organic Clothing doesn't melt when wet.
La Grave's Derby de La Meije is an 800-person, 6,000-vertical-foot downhill race through some of the gnarliest lift-accessed terrain anywhere.
Pride Rides VT leads group rides, sponsors an entry-level race team, and hosts skills clinics to help queer riders progress
Patrick Hasburgh, 71, writer and director of 'Aspen Extreme' reminds us that skiing is the easy part—making a movie about it is something else entirely
That famous couloir is in good company with this list of puckeringly steep and technical runs at one of the toughest mountains in the U.S.
Here's one way to advocate for equal access in all sports
In 1991, Mike Hattrup tested the original K2 Extreme at Squaw Valley. Now, Hattrup returns to California to develop the next Fischer Ranger ski.
Show your pride outside during the month of June for a chance to win $2,300 in prizes
Running to promote mental health and safety of the LGBTQ+ community.
Are spring allergies driving you crazy? We've got a list of foods that can help soothe symptoms and leave you breathing easier.
Fairfax Peak will have 10 acres of slopes plus tubing, zip lines, and other "mountain" attractions designed to lure the ski-curious.
Salomon launched an entirely new line of all-mountain skis in 2020, and the Stance line probably deserves more attention.
Ski-joring dates back at 1,000 years, and races are still run in the U.S. despite the danger involved to both horse and skier.
From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, a ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Montana's adventure mecca.
Kelly Brush was paralyzed after a devastating crash on a college race course. Now she's trying to make ski racing safer for everyone else.
Skiing and snowboarding’s first Black professional photographer, Stan Evans, talks about how changing faces can change the game
The pioneering women's mountain biking event kicks off its second running this week in the Utah desert.
High on views, low on effort—these summits don’t play hard to get.
After it snowed about 20 inches on Mt. Etna, the volcano spewed fine ash over the snow and a skier set out to get the shot.
A three-week expedition to North America's highest peak isn't exactly an easy thing to pack for. Pro skier Sophia Schwartz breaks it down.
Two vastly different tourism proposals are competing for the right to operate on the same territory, jockeying both for First Nations partnership and provincial approval.
You've got your skis, pack, beacon/shovel/probe, and a good attitude. Don't forget this stuff to keep your summer ski adventure fun.
Heated socks are great for skiers who aren't picky about their ski socks, but ski boot heaters are the best option for most skiers.
The season is over ... so onto to planning for the next one. These 5 U.S. resorts keep skiing honest, and the best rates on passes is now.
For 35 years, skiing has had a convoluted kinship with inline skating. That's changing now.
You don’t have to be a ski historian or engineer to understand why wood is important for ski construction. Here's what you need to know.
Putting your very young children on skis doesn't have to be stressful. SKI's travel expert runs through what questions to ask before you choose a ski school on your next family ski vacation.
Tyler Hannibal and Jason Dewitt reached a settlement to avoid paying thousands of dollars in restitution and avoid possible jail time.
From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, here's the ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Vermont’s northernmost ski resort.
Vasu Sojitra is making big waves in the world of skiing, both for his accomplishments and efforts to bring intersectionality to the sport.
Outside+ is where knowledge meets inspiration. Most importantly, this is where skiers of every persuasion can join together to enjoy an active life well-lived.
No one would have faulted Hadley Hammer if she left a career as a big mountain pro behind after the death of her partner David Lama. But that's not what happened.
Great views without all of the hard work. Here are our favorite summer hikes at ski resorts throughout North America.
The insulation innovator's latest ThermoPlume insulation is made from 100-percent recycled post-consumer materials but works like down.
The Ikon Pass parent company debuts a grant-giving foundation supporting the people who live, work, and play in resort communities.
Planning a ski trip out West is a huge undertaking. We can help you decide which of these Colorado megaresorts is right for you.
From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, here's the ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Aspen's four resorts.
The late spring brings great skiing and fishing to the high country. 10 Barrel Brewing has beers that help benefit both.
From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, here's the ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Vail.
Our favorite, tried and true boot bags to protect your most essential piece of ski equipment.
It might save you a few bucks in the short term, but investing in skins that use next-level adhesives is the best solution to glue problems.
Whether you believe in it or not, mindfulness is a thing. Here’s how to get some.
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Have the homeopathic remedy arnica on hand for injuries, trauma, and exhaustion
If you want to tackle steep, technical terrain, improve your skiing tactics.
Mongolians have been skiing to get from one place to another for thousands of years. It's finally becoming a winter sport ... of sorts.
I love skiing and the skiing community, but I have always been aware that as a person of color and an immigrant’s son, I stood out.
Three-piece boots could be a great fit for some, but they're not for everyone.
Target sore and tight spots unique to skiers in this muscle recovery tutorial for skiers with former U.S. Ski Teamer Ashley Battersby.
SKI's most captivating tales of adventure on snow, from the deadliest ski race to navigating severe avalanche terrain.
Arapahoe Basin is incentivizing unvaccinated skiers to get their shots with a free ski-up clinic followed by complimentary cocktails.
The Snowpine Lodge first opened as a public shelter for skiers in 1939. Here's what it looks like nearly a century later.
The Black Crows Corvus seems to be trending in more places every season. Here's how to figure out if it's the right ski for you.
If skiing’s part of your mental health routine, losing it is legitimately wrenching.
With the ski season wrapping up from coast to coast, we take a look at how it went off around different parts of the country.
Thanks to a new partnership with the Share Winter Foundation, Rossignol is doing its part to get thousands of kids sliding on snow.
There's CBD in everything these days, but does it really work? We tested these products so you can enjoy just benefits you're looking for.
You need to strengthen more than just your anterior core muscles to improve your skiing and protect your back.
Amie Engerbretson and McKenna Peterson ended up in Mürren, Switzerland, not long after they first met. The rest, as they say, is history.
Get several days of use or, even longer, from your phone by following these tips
Heli-skiing, heli-fishing, whitewater rafting—it's all on the table at Eleven Experience's Rio Palena Lodge.