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The hardy mountain town of Leadville, Colo. is home to an innovative gear repository designed to get more people outside.

Dogfish Head and Athletic Brewing have teamed up with a number of great organizations to keep the backcountry in better shape going forward.

Discover valuable mental health resources tailored for skiers navigating the challenges of death, injury, and loss in mountain environments.

If you’re wondering whether you need crampons and an ice axe for your spring mission, these maps will tell you.

Give yourself a few extra minutes after watching this video to process just how amazing the Audi Nines event was for 2021.

The Stargazer and Rallybird TI are birds of the same feather, but they don't ski like it.

Santiago Vega worked with IFMGA Guide Mark Smiley and local guide Tim Cohn to make the first known disabled ski descent of the Grand Teton.

Whether you’re waiting for dry July or just feel the need to take some time off from drinking, keep these drinks on your radar.

After years of struggling with her body image and diet, downhiller Alice Merryweather is on the road to recovery—and to the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

Long heralded as skiing’s proving ground, Alaska kind of definitely intimidates me.

Tecnica's new "Recycle Your Boots" program will take back any used ski boots and give them a second life.

The pass wars heat up this spring as the Ikon Pass includes First Tracks access with all of its 2021-'22 season passes.

Wearable tech has gone from a nice-to-have accessory to an essential piece of gear for most skiers. Here are the best picks for the slopes.

There's no right or wrong way to ski. But there is a more efficient way.

High-elevation ski areas in France and Austria, largely shuttered due to the pandemic, plan to reopen for a summer ski season.

Yes, when used with the correct apps, the Apple Watch Series 6 can satisfy any data-hungry skier. But it really shines off the hill as well.

Meet the man whose job is to make Mikaela Shiffrin even faster.

The multi-resort pass centered around independently owned ski areas now tallies 66 resorts and goes on sale for the 2021-'22 season.

That pain in your back? It might actually be coming from tight hips.

For Annette Diggs, a love of skiing turned into a personal mission to help more women of color feel welcome on the mountain.

It wasn't all big sends and bolted stomps this season for Freeride World Tour athletes as there were more than a few spectacular crashes.

Backcountry skiers faced the most challenging season in recent memory, including a record-tying number of people killed in avalanches.

To reconnect with Warren's signature blend of sarcasm and nostalgia is a joy; to discover it for the first time is revelatory.

Your ski gear needs a little TLC before you stash them for the summer.

There was no shortage of big flips and spins during the 2021 Freeride World Tour. These are the best stomped tricks from each stop.

Icelantic joins Season Eqpt and Renoun Skis as Climate Neutral Certified, and WNDR Alpine is now a part of a B Corp.

Schweitzer Mountain Resort partners with the multi-resort pass to offer up to 7 days of skiing next season.

From recycled ski edges on skis to apparel made from plastic waste in the ocean, these are brands making gear that is better for the planet.

The sustainably built Pad will open this summer and feature bunk-style hostel accommodations, traditional hotel rooms, and suites.

With a slew of great mapping layers, Gaia GPS is likely going to be your one-stop-shop for planning your next backcountry mission.

Even without the powder, this skier's haven is still pretty dang rad.

ORRA travel bags, made from recycled plastic bottles and algae, is fighting ocean waste and giving travelers a way to help the cause.

While the shortened season certainly had plenty of ups and downs, these riders took care of the big drops at all four stops.

No ski vacation is complete without a proper après soak, and the soothing waters of these ski-country spring-fed pools are worth the drive.

What I’ve been missing more than maskless lift lines is the connection that this sport brings.

Beacon, shovel, probe, plumber's putty? Here's what the pros consider essential gear for backcountry missions.

Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski officially joined Pit Vipers' Expert Only Pro Team today and celebrated with a spring break party in Deer Valley.

Pitching that old ski jacket or pair of trail shoes? Ship them instead.

The freeskiing faction of our sport proudly dubbed itself a “counter-culture”—erecting a giant, collective middle finger to "the system."

The aviation accident in Alaska in March took the lives of pioneering heli guide Greg Harms and four others

Editors' picks for our favorite water bottle, most versatile midlayer, and a car charger that powers phones in a flash.

Buy a spring pass to Bachelor and get ready for the best ski trip of your life.

Choosing the right season pass is more than a price-based decision. SKI's travel expert runs through what to consider.

Some ski areas allow uphilling, others don't. Here's what you need to consider before charging uphill.

As if the Bavarian villages and cobblestone walkways aren’t enough, now we have to suffer through nonintersections the French invented

Believe it or not, you can get a great pair of skis for $650 or less. In fact, SKI Tests this specific category every year.

Not sure where to turn when skiing moguls? Use this drill to help you visualize and ski your line a few bumps at a time.

Zac and Luke Larsen took over The Lifthouse in 2012 from their father, and the place is still proudly independent and running strong.

A new study measuring snowmelt rather than snowfall totals paints an alarming picture of how climate change is shortening our ski seasons.

Johnny Collinson just completely shredded his knee in a skiing crash. Again.

This ski area mascot lays down big airs, slides tricky rails, and explores all that Mammoth Mountain's second season has to offer.

This spring, 22 women hiked up to the top of Bluebird Backcountry’s West Bowl, stripped down, and got down.

Whether you're a resort skier, backcountry skier, or both, the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar smartwatch can make your skiing experience better.

People flip her crap for skiing with a hard-boiled egg, but sometimes you need a quick protein boost—and a little tequila.

You don't have to invest in a second set of equipment to introduce your kids to backcountry skiing.

Hadley Hammer skips the energy bars in favor of real foods that pack a punch.

In addition to official recalling a number of popular Pieps DSP avalanche transceivers, Black Diamond has released a new hard case.

Ikon Pass parent company Alterra Mountain Company invests $207 million into planned capital upgrades at four major U.S. ski resorts.

The last members of the fastest U.S. women’s downhill team are hanging up their racing skis.

Honey Stinger's all new Rapid Hydration Mix is a new frontier for the Colorado company, so we put it to the test in the Centennial State.

The line is blurry, but there are some key differences that you should pay attention to.

Colorado's Arapahoe Basin and Bluebird Backcountry ski areas team up to offer joint pass benefits at both resorts next season.

The French company Picture Organic Clothing is leading the sustainable outerwear movement with clothes and outerwear designed for younger generations.

The first episode of a six-part series "The Horn" featuring Air Zermatt premieres on Outside TV this week.

Skiers get tight and sore all over the body. These massage, stretching, and trigger point, and recovery tools relieve tight muscles.

Ski season isn't over quite yet at these U.S. ski areas thanks to high elevations and good spring snowfall.

The State Department said recently that they are considering a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

This quality versus quantity approach asks skiers to pay for the luxury of uncrowded, premium terrain

Professional bootfitter Sam Tischendorf weighs in on the merits of ski boots designed for comfort.

Building off the success of the 2021 Gear of the Year XT3, the XT3 Tour promises strong downhill performance at an uphill-friendly weight.

Your kids want to go backcountry skiing, but you’re not entirely comfortable taking the lead? Bluebird Backcountry, a new Colorado ski area, has got you covered.

Struggling in crud? Professional ski instructor Todd Casey has a few tips for how to stay balanced on skis when the snow conditions change.