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Dive into the weirdest, uniquely memorable, and most entertaining reader comments from the 2024 Reader Resort Survey.

Let’s give the past year a proper send-off and celebrate all of its best contributions to our collective ski experience.

SCOTT’s first goggle with a fully integrated magnetic lens system, now with AMP Pro lens technology

While Klaus no longer skis, he is still present in the office and is active every day.

Faction's fourth ski film is out now, watch now.

These two snowboarders have scored the first chairlift of the season for three decades straight

Cheese, meat, ski, repeat.

We all need more time devoted to friends and laughter. Après-ski culture has evolved to make that easier than ever.

The Gondola Gallery by Epic features art from two artists with unique backgrounds.

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Can skiing be good for local communities and still be mindful of the planet? Yes, if you’re in the Austrian Alps, where the leaders of sustainable skiing are showing the way.

With war always looming, Gulmarg Ski Area is a beacon of light for winter sports enthusiasts in the northwestern Himalayas.

Check out the trailer for Faction's fourth film titled "Abstract".

Losing her brother to a ski accident could have meant the end of her own life as a skier, but in time, something changed.

Three other films have featured the Sun Valley region, but nothing else has captured the glamour of the ski resort or the ski experience as this one.

Because no good ski day starts without caffeine.

James Niehaus’ protege, Rad Smith, has been tapped to create Keystone Resort’s new trail map that includes its new Bergman Bowl addition.

Check out Jack Foersterling's author page.

How do you spot a skier in the wild? Here are the fashion trends that have overtaken the slopes, for better or worse.

No, the Italian mountain range does not rhyme with "termites," and a dozen other common errors that skiers make.

It's not too late to get the mom in your life a thoughtful, outdoor-minded gift that she'll can truly appreciate all year long.

After the death of their husband and father, the world felt irreversibly transformed. Skiing would offer a lifeline.

Outside’s sustainability chief Kristin Hostetter has five green actions you can do that will make a difference.

If something has a battery and buzzes, it’s not an outrageous leap to think folks are using it to make their bathing suit areas light up like the 4th of July sky.

"Is this something I should've grown out of by now?"

No frills. Just snow. Even crappy snow. That, and maybe a brick of cheese.

It's not just our jargon and fashion that makes us skiers so damn weird. There is also something peculiar about the way we move.

Ski bars are a breed apart, a skier’s soul embodied within four walls. Herein, an opinionated take on where to ski based on where to drink.

Excellent snow year across most of the West + spring break = big crowds on the slopes. How to not lose your cool.

Great news: You can now explore our entire network, taste-test everything, and easily share stories you love

You’ll want more than Google Maps if you’re coming from Salt Lake City to Alta during a storm—namely intel, patience, and a pee bottle.

The stories we tell about climate change and skiing all take a page from the original film by Sherpas Cinema 

With massive storm systems bearing down across the country, it’s a good time to go over some rules that will help us all get along out there.

An MBA student and longtime skier lays out reasons why dynamic pricing is not only good for resorts, but for you, too. But do you buy it?

In honor of Presidents’ Day, here are a half-dozen former Oval Office occupants—and one current—who knew their way down a black diamond.

Meet the rising stars poised to compete in future Winter Olympics thanks to the National Brotherhood of Skiers.

In an attempt to understand the ski cat phenomenon, we attempted to interview Gary and Liebchen. Forgive the language barrier. Meow.

Remote work has blossomed at Colorado's Eldora Mountain Resort. Will other ski towns follow?

Here's what your dream says about your fairly predictable and troubled id. Let us help you decode your life.

We can say that skiing is for all, but the celebrated ski bum lifestyle is physically dangerous for Black people and often financially and socially out of reach.

When it comes to skiing in the East, New Hampshire ski resorts have everything you could ever want in a ski vacation

Check out Paddy O'Connell's author page.

When a tiny cabin built in the 1900s became available for rent in Steamboat, we took it—no questions asked.

My mom hadn’t skied in 20 years when she up and moved to Park City on what felt like a whim. Now her social calendar is perpetually packed.

Helping passionate skiers protect the places they live and love from climate change and kick down barriers to winter sports.

Get more laughs with your laps with these five strategies for having more fun on the slopes

This winter-sport accessories brand’s innovations stem from deep ties to the outdoor community

The story behind the enigmatic Powder Buoy and whether you should use it to plan those last-minute trips this winter.

The season's pass is only 99 buckaroos, and they’ve got a great pop selection at the checkout counter.

At a fraction of the cost to install and operate, these surface lifts serve curious beginners and seasoned lifers alike.

Senior skiers prop up the industry, and at Colorado's Copper Mountain, they roll deep.

The old-school tomes have been forecasting winters for over 200 years with varying degrees of success.

‘The Last Chairlift,’ the iconic author’s most recent major novel, is a sweeping family saga about sexual identity, risk, and the storied history of Aspen, Colorado

No matter how many fancy new materials we invent, it's still hard to beat the performance and popularity of simple wool.

Since skiers love free stuff, from free gear to free ski passes, some lists have more than 10 things. You're welcome.

Yes, education is important, but powder days are known to help relieve stress and provide an excellent source of fresh air and exercise.

Plus, a list of six ski areas where you can still get dragged uphill.

Why choose between being outdoorsy and being fashionable? We are women! We can, and we should have it all. 

Corinne Tan, the 2022 Doll of the Year, is a Chinese-American girl from Aspen, Colorado, whose favorite activity is skiing.

A detailed look at Outside Inc.’s first foray into Web3 and how it might improve our digital health and overall wellbeing

The artist’s first-ever Web3 collection tells the story of his own journey into the outdoors

There are approximately 25,000 genes in human DNA. I’m guessing that one of them wears skis.

As Warren Miller got older, he said he recognized his athletic achievements by the width of his smile.

Much has been written about the dads who introduce us to skiing, but it's often the moms who make sure we're hooked for life.

Check out Dr. Jenny Hartsock's author page.

Call it off-beat, but that's literally the opposite of what synchronized skiing is.

The history of the spectacular Cushing Crossing pond skim is as rich as it is dubious.

You might be horrible the first time, but being horrible isn’t a bad thing–in fact, there’s a lot it can teach you.

For most senior skiers, the magic is in the doing: "I want to be the 100-year-old making runs from the top. A beginner trail will be fine.”

Watching pros ski is awesome. Skiing with pros can be super exciting. But skiing LIKE pros? Let me explain why that's way overrated.

The BIPOC Mountain Collective is bringing more diversity to the hill, but it's about so much more than shredding the gnar.

Halfway through our third pandemic ski season, the problems are glaring. What we need are solutions. Here’s a start.

There are many reasons why there are more senior skiers on the slopes than ever, and it’s good news for them—and the health of the sport.

For decades, goofy ski comedies fueled generations of ski bums. Where have they gone?

On this episode of The Outside Podcast, we talked to author Heather Hansman about the future of ski bumming in a changing landscape.

Fitness comes and goes. Allow Glen Plake to make a case for prioritizing style—that elusive athletic skill that endures.

Localism is making ski towns downright hostile to newcomers these days, and that's no way to grow the sport.

The Olympic legend looks back on the development of his namesake video game; what went wrong and what went right.

These are some of our favorite tales, from hilarious to horrifying, that offer a glimpse into what it’s like to work ski patrol.

The reality is, most of us can’t and don’t live in the idyllic (and exclusive) enclaves at the base of a ski area in the Mountain West