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A true frontside ski made for all levels of skiers to improve their carving prowess
This accessible all-mountain tool for ladies earned high marks in versatility and quickness
It鈥檚 not the lightest backcountry option out there, but if you鈥檙e plowing through backcountry crud, this is the ski you want underfoot
An approachable frontside ski perfect for groomer rippers who aren't afraid to play off-piste on the same ski
A no-nonsense ski for ladies who don鈥檛 shy away from big mountain lines
It鈥檚 built for deep snow, but you鈥檇 be surprised by its versatility
If you鈥檙e looking for a confidence-inspiring teaching tool to help you level up, give this ski a try
If you like playful powder planks (who doesn鈥檛), check out this energetic ski
This ski offers an impressive balance between flotation and power
Super-stable planks for strong skiers who know how to steer a ski
A ski that likes to stay on-piste for skiers who like to do the same
This new addition to the all-mountain category impressed with its balance of skills
The runner-up in the women鈥檚 powder category is a force to be reckoned with
Featuring tech inserts, rubber soles, and hike-modes with plenty of range of motion, these boots make short work of long, uphill slogs
Allow us to introduce you to this scrappy brand and its supremely fun all-mountain ski
This fast and light backcountry ski doesn鈥檛 skimp on downhill performance
Truly a ski for everyone, in all conditions, wherever you ski
Glen Plake鈥檚 first ever signature model is a backcountry tool that skis like Glen Pake
It鈥檚 not a backcountry powder plank, but it sure is quick in steep, technical terrain
This quick and reliable backcountry ski for ladies gets the job done on all but the deepest of days
When the fluff turns to crud, this is the ski you want underfoot
This year鈥檚 category winner makes everyone who skis it feel like a star
A lightweight free-touring ski with a moderate waist, the Escaper W 97 Nano is a versatile backcountry ski for ladies who charge no matter the conditions
We challenge you to find a more playful and responsive backcountry ski than this
This ski was voted the most playful ski among this year鈥檚 crop of women鈥檚 all-mountain skis
Power and precision are the name of the game with this tried and true favorite
The company will cap daily ticket sales at all 37 North American resorts, but season ticket holders will not be impacted
Winter has shown up big time in the Southern Hemisphere as ski resorts reopen to international travelers
Trying to wrap your head around the depth of the rapidly expanding pit in South America? We鈥檝e broken it down in terms our readers understand鈥攍ike fly rods, climbing ropes, and breakfast burritos.
The plastic ski surface at Emily Resort in western Ukraine allows skiers to slide downhill even when there鈥檚 no snow
Plan accordingly, because these mountains all require reservations to hit the slopes in 2022
The freestyle skier was named Breakthrough Athlete of 2022, and doofuses on social media couldn鈥檛 contain their anger
Turns out you can carve fresh snow in August. Put these Southern Hemisphere resorts on your bucket list.
Presenting three delightful tales of adventures gone very, very wrong
In HBO鈥檚 鈥楨dge of the Earth,鈥 the Best Athletes Attempt the Craziest Feats in the Most Remote Places
The four-part Teton Gravity Research series, premiering this week, captures incredible footage of terrifying expeditions, but it succeeds because of the compelling human stories at its heart
After kicking off an enormous slide on a familiar backcountry run in Colorado, our writer was forced to reconsider his relationship with skiing
Crowds, inexperience, and social media are leading to a surge in rescue calls on one of the most climbed peaks in America
Carv鈥檚 digital coaching software uses insoles with pressure sensors to give you real-time feedback. But can it really help first-timers improve?
Despite decades of advanced-level experience, I was surprised at how much I learned from Carv鈥檚 digital ski coach
A behind-the-scenes look at Benedikt B枚hm鈥檚 incredible feat on Nepal鈥檚 Dhaulagiri VII
Endurance athlete Jack Kuenzle climbed and skied the volcano in just over an hour and a half
No, you can鈥檛 toss the Essential in your curbside bin. But 75 percent of it can be broken down at the brand鈥檚 factory.
Facing potentially dangerous slide conditions, professional skiers J茅r茅mie Heitz and Sam Anthamatten have to weigh their ambitions against the ever-present possibility of tragedy in the mountains
The elite athlete opens up about the pressures to be light and fast鈥攁nd her journey toward a healthier relationship with her body and performance
Antte Lauhamaa decided to embark on a backcountry moonlit ski mission in the Lapland wilderness of Finland as a tribute to his father
A new film series follows a trio of skiers as they explore backcountry slopes from British Columbia to the Japanese Alps
The well-known climber was helping guide a group of skiers in Utah鈥檚 Wasatch mountains last month when a slide engulfed him in several feet of snow
Montana-based Peak Ski Company introduces a new line of direct-to-consumer products featuring newly developed technology
Because they鈥檝e saved me more than a few times鈥攁nd they can do the same for you
A season marked by tricky conditions and progressive riding wrapped up last week in Verbier
Long a popular tourist destination, Lesotho鈥檚 Afriski Mountain Resort is slowly gaining traction with local residents, too
A primer for those new to the sport鈥攁nd maybe some veterans
Time to live vicariously through the pros
Hint: It depends on where you ski, what you ski, and how you ski. 国产吃瓜黑料 associate gear editor Kelly Klein breaks it down.
For Erich Swartz, every day is Take Your Dog to Work Day
Instructor Ann Schorling explains how to shred like a pro after a big snowfall
The short-radius turn is an advanced technique ideal for steeps and bumps. It鈥檚 also fun.
A ton of female-led ski films recently launched, with appearances from up-and-coming skiers and industry legends
The American downhill skier may not have won a medal in Beijing, but he got the most style points by far
A few winter flurries had the 国产吃瓜黑料 staff reaching for some cozy booties, cherished beanies, and near-perfect ski boots
Getting through airports is a far easier proposition with the Thule RoundTrip
If you don鈥檛 know how to ski, hire an instructor鈥攏ot your significant other. It might just save your relationship.
Drew Petersen seemed like just another free-spirited mountain dude. But the pain he was hiding nearly destroyed him.
Whether on the Olympic stage or the home hill, women on skis demonstrate what sportsmanship, bravery, and self-love could look like
The professional skier says long grips help him save energy and avoid injury in the backcountry
The accident highlights an industry at a crossroads and raises a crucial question: As safety schools boom, who is responsible for making sure the students come home?
You鈥檒l be surprised by the places on this list, but maybe it鈥檚 time we started redefining what makes a ski town
On snow as in life, it鈥檚 important not to look like a bozo, and for new skiers, handling long, clunky boards is the original challenge. Ignore the hecklers鈥攖here鈥檚 more than one way to do it right.聽
After a day of tackling moguls and black diamonds (or even the bunny hill), hit the mat with these poses that stretch your muscles and aid in recovery
An 国产吃瓜黑料 editor discovers it鈥檚 never too late to learn how to ski better
Mental advice and skiing drills that will give you confidence on longer, steeper, and more challenging runs
Skiing 101: how to start, what to wear, and pitfalls to avoid
Figuring out how to best equip and dress yourself when you鈥檙e just starting this sport can feel overwhelming. We鈥檙e here to help.
Professional skier Markus Eder had a fantasy of an impossible descent. Then he got creative.
Vasu Sojitra lost his right leg as a baby, and Patrick Halgren lost his left at 23. When the two met and realized their feet were the same size, they've traded shoes ever since.
Boot fitting is equal parts art and science, and a little magic