Jon Jay

With an early start in Austria, the Freeride World Tour Event in Fieberbrunn is ready to rumble on the famed Wildseeloader Face.

With three types of oats and oat milk, the Hazy-O! IPA from Dogfish Head isn't your run-of-the-mill hazy IPA.

There has never been a better time to upgrade your backcountry experience with the BCA Link 2.0 radios.

Be warned: With this gear, you’ll have to remind après onlookers to remained socially distanced because everyone going to want to check out just how rad your set-up is.

The brand's upcoming Experience line uses a number of influences to make one of Rossignol's smoothest resort-oriented ski collections in recent memory.

The first FWT21 stop of the season in Fieberbrunn, Austria, won't take place until March 12 at the soonest. Patience is a virtue, right?

Made in an authentic Colorado mountain town, Romp Skis is the first ski brand to use Countervail tech, and it's legit.

A brief overview of how we rank skis for the SKI Magazine Gear Guide and why the same ski's test scores can vary from year to year.

Andrew Pollard flashed the course in Andorra for his first FWT win and Switzerland's Elisabeth Gerritzen stomped her first 360 in the women's field.

The all-new TransAlp backcountry ski boot options from Fischer combine sustainable materials with a simple and effective design, making it a win-win for backcountry purists.

The second FWT21 event will replace the canceled Hakuba stop and shake up the scoring schedule for the athletes.

An American rookie stole the show on the men's side of the Freeride World Tour field at Ordino Arcalìs, Andorra.

The Dragon Ultra sunglasses are large and in charge. Here's one editor's honest opinion about what works and where there is room for improvement.

Elan released an early preview of the new Black Edition Ripsticks, and they sold out in two weeks. Luckily, more will be available this fall.

The latest version of the Tecnica Cochise also pays tribute to the vision of Arne Backstrom and his original 150-flex "Frankenboot."

With three confirmed venues and the possibility of five separate events in less than 30 days, the FWT21 schedule promises to be fast, furious, and fun.

Tools that can handle the intense weather skiers are sure to find in Niseko, Hakuba, Nozawa, and beyond.

GoodGuides and their new base in Japan is keen on showing visitors why Hakuba is the place for your next big ski vacation.

Can’t go to Japan this winter? Might as well drink one of the country’s most iconic beers during après instead.

The Austrian brand relied heavily on feedback from North American skiers to design the new Maverick and Maven skis.

The sixth generation of the Mantra all-mountain ski and its women's-specific counterpart is now tailored for every individual skier.

Would you rather win a regional Emmy or have a beer named after you? The Snow Report Show now has both thanks to a collab with Telluride Brewing.

The Hoji Lock system simultaneously puts the boot in walk mode and loosens the top buckle and cuff strap in one step

Get a sneak peek at the all-new additions to Salomon's QST all-mountain line.

The pandemic is drawing more and more skiers into the backcountry, but novice users aren't the only ones at risk.

There is still no replacement for making educated decisions in uncontrolled terrain, but good tools can help.

When travel bans are lifted, here's how to chase powder and save money on your trip to the legendary Japanese resorts

Want to look fast when you’re skiing, ski touring, and during après? These sunglasses are made for you.

A week with Valdez Heli Ski Guides is seven days of rad. This is the gear that is sure to make it all-time.

A new owner, newly-permitted terrain, and continued lodge upgrades mean the AK Heli operation founded by Doug Coombs keeps getting better.

This lo-cal IPA from California's Stone Brewing doesn’t skimp on flavor, which is perfect for staying mostly tip-top during ski season.

Next year's hottest skis and boots are sprinkled with just a little extra awesomesauce.

A waterproof, insulated ski jacket with an innovative ventilation system that helps effectively regulate your temperature on the slopes.

Bring the European experience home by touring three ski areas in the Cottonwood Canyons.

In a year defined by early closures and tricky reservation systems, there was also plenty to celebrate in the world of skiing.

Elan is celebrating 75 years of changing the way we ski.

Late spring and early summer bring the fun to an iconic Oregon backcountry spot.

This decadent Irish-style porter will warm you up quicker than a cup of hot cocoa.

Like skiing in Michigan, this ale’s brewing style mixes the new with the old and each batch builds on a history of awesomeness.

Not all instant coffee is terrible, but some brews are definitely better than others.

Knowing the difference between avalanche transceivers, RECCO, and personal locator beacons is essential.

We know your new outerwear looks great when you’re skiing, but we heard you can step it up a notch everywhere else.

One of the biggest ski resorts in North America lives up to the hype, even if the weather does not.

The ski factory in Mittersill, Austria, is responsible for making some of the best-performing—and best-selling—skis of the past decade.

This new entry in the hazy IPA category has already won gold from the North American Brewers Association.

Forget East Coast and West Coast IPAs. It's time to get high in the Steep Coast with this bold double IPA.

A ski season on the road is sure to produce aches and pains, so one editor tried two different CBD capsules to see which combatted soreness the best.

Surefoot’s custom approach to ski boot fitting might be a little pricy, but your feet with thank you for it.

Sure, it might be promoting a snowboarding movie, but two-plankers should still get down on this pale ale.

Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan, is a powder skier's fantasy. It's time to wake up and make it your reality.

With an amusement park, tiny gondolas, and incredibly deep snow, Rusutsu Resort is unlike any ski area in the world.

Visit a bootfitter this season to make every part of your skiing better.

The fastest lift in Chile combined with the world's fastest skiers make for a hard-to-beat week of skiing at Valle Nevado.

A new binding that is potentially the missing variable for the one-ski, one-boot equation for uphill skiing enthusiasts.