Performance

If you wait until the snow starts falling to get in shape for skiing, you'll be late to the party.

The newest speed event on the World Cup circuit will see downhillers launch out of the start gate in Switzerland and finish in Italy.

Summer is always a critical prep period for skiers who want to maximize their winter. Here's where to start.

It's 100 percent possible to come back from injury and ski better than ever. Here's how.

We enlisted a group of the country’s top ski instructors for one big tag-team private lesson just for you.

If your back hurts after skiing, blame your weak core and glutes.

To protect your ACL, you need to beef up security around the knee.

Can two and a half minutes of instruction turn you into a better athlete? Givego thinks so.

Take a cue from the pros and incorporate balance training into your dryland workouts.

Your legs are only as strong as your hips when it comes to your form on the slopes.

Get more bang for your buck with these creative full-body moves.

Torn or ruptured ACL? Here's what to know about the injury, including how long it will take to get back on snow.

The Tour will now make four stops in the U.S. for the 2022-'23 season—the most in 26 years.

If this year's roster is any indication, the Olympics and Junior World Championships played a big role in the selection criteria.

Learn how to execute a kick-turn more efficiently with this step-by-step tutorial.

mountainFLOW’s Fluoro Wax Take-Back Program hopes to safely eliminate the harmful products from the market.

Follow this nutrition advice from a ski touring pro to ensure you have enough gas left in the tank to enjoy your descent.

If your hamstrings and glutes are weak (or weaker than your quads), you're making your hip flexors do all the work.

Despite tricky conditions, it was another season of athletes going big. Historically big.

Teach your kiddo to use ski poles the right way with these tips from a professional ski instructor.

Ready to lean into the fall line? Here are pro pointers to help you conquer the double-blacks.

Learn how to ski moguls, and you don't have to pin your hopes and dreams on elusive powder days.

Learn how to navigate the backcountry like a seasoned pro with these lessons from legendary skier Mike Hattrup.

There's a tight window between skiing bulletproof ice and hot slush, and nailing it requires being borderline obsessive about it.

Prepping the body for the demands of skiing requires intentional focus on specific kinds of training. Here's your cheat sheet.

Where you stand on your skis, how long your stride is, and even where you look can impact how much energy you expend

Spring corn is delicious, but hitting the melt-freeze cycle just right is tricky. Here's how to find the best turns in the spring.

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If you're serious about improving your skiing, your work starts today.

The art of tree-skiing is as elusive as it is rewarding. This sage advice from a professional ski instructor will help you tap into the rewarding part.

Choice advice on milking a powder day for all it's worth from instructor Ann Schorling.

The short turn is essential—don't let it become a lost art.

In the final race of the 2022 season, France's own Tessa Worley claimed her second World Cup GS title.

Learn to let your skis do the work for you, and you'll master the carve.

The "human factor" is one of the biggest dangers in the backcountry. Here's how to manage tricky social dynamics.

With a second-place finish in the final World Cup super-G, Shiffrin secured her fourth World Cup overall crystal globe.

In her first ever downhill performance at World Cup Finals, Shiffrin shows the world what she's made of.

World Cup finals are upon us, and Shiffrin is gearing up to teach us another lesson about resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

There have been only two GS winners on the men's 2022 World Cup circuit, and the duo continued their battle for the crystal globe in Kranjska Gora.

Racing with bib 39, Cameron Alexander charged to Canada's first World Cup downhill victory since 2014.

Tune in right here on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. MST and don't miss any of the insanity.

Some of the best freeskiers in the world are about to huck their meat off Corbet's Couloir—during low tide.

Sophie Goldschmidt is a woman with a plan, a plan to make American winter sports athletes household names.

Skiing may be an individual sport, and there's no shortage of individual talent coming from Norway. But there's no "I" in Team Norway.

Let your grom take the lead, and you'll both learn new tricks and become better skiers for it.

Veterans crashed and burned while rookies soared off the cliffs of Ordino Arcalis in the second competition of the season.

When skiers win races, they get to stand on podiums. Often, it’s the world-class ski technicians standing behind them who put them there.

Karin Harjo took her career into her own hands, and now she's training the nation's top skiers to do the same.

A new quota system means more women and more athletes from smaller nations will get to race in Beijing. But it means some top-ranked men didn't make the cut.

Learn how to read between the lines of your local avy report with these tips from a backcountry ski guide.

And just like that, single-event Wildcard Max Palm earned himself a permanent spot on the Tour this season.

History was once again written on the slopes of the Hahnenkamm: Dave Ryding claimed his country's first World Cup victory, and France's Johan Clarey one-upped his own downhill record.

Learn how to save your energy for the fun stuff with these pro tips from PSIA instructor Ann Schorling.

A great carve is the Holy Grail of the sport. Here's how to nail it.

This year's wildcard athlete is ready to prove she has new tricks up her sleeve.

Add a medicine ball to your core moves to develop bracing and rotational core strength.

Whether you want to learn a new sport—like skate skiing or ice climbing—or improve your skills, there’s a lesson out there for you

Shiffrin made her return to World Cup racing after a positive Covid test, but fears the slalom globe is now out of reach.

Fire up those ski muscles with this mini band circuit designed by former U.S. Ski Team trainer Chris Miller.

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

Remember, this backcountry tour isn't about you or your mission. It's about your kid.

Most skiers decide on their route first, then check the avy conditions. Here's why that's backwards.

It's onward and upward for the two Americans leading the way for Team USA in the women's speed events.

After equipment issues and disappointing World Cup finishes, Bryce Bennett has finally found the podium—and claimed the top spot.

The new series from Outside follows the World Cup and Olympic champion as she comes back from personal tragedy.

Low back pain during or after skiing is common. So is the cause of that pain.

Learn these beginner skills outside of the terrain park first, then have at those rails and kickers.

Val d'Isere hosted a showdown for the best technical racers in the world. Here's everything you need to know.

The American is finding her groove again on the World Cup speed circuit, landing two back-to-back podiums in St. Moritz.

Downhiller Breezy Johnson nabbed back-to-back second place finishes in Lake Louise while Travis Ganong stormed to third in front of a home crowd in Beaver Creek.

Learn how to spend less time futzing with maps and more time skiing powder in the backcountry.

The Shiffrin vs. Petra Vlhova slalom saga continues with the Slovakian besting Shiffrin in the opening World Cup slalom races in Finland.

Work all the stabilizer muscles you need to shred hard and prevent injuries with this versatile piece of equipment.

The Freeride World Tour is on for 2022, and this year’s competitions are shaping up to be bangerang.