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Employees fear the corporate behemoth bit off more than it could chew, while pass holders cry foul about overcrowding and reduced hours

The bioregion of Cascadia boasts a diverse array of wildlife and terrain, with volcanoes, forests, and watersheds that flow to the ocean

The most dominant ski racer on the planet is constantly questioning her talents—which may be the secret of her greatness

From affordability to crowd control, we considered a variety of factors to determine the best ski towns to visit or live in

Over two decades of ambitious adventures, elite skier and climber Zahan Billimoria has had some very close calls in the mountains

In ‘Children of Patrol,’ athletes as well as current patrollers and their own children talk about how being a part of the ski-patrol family at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has impacted them and led to a lifelong love of snow

Mangroves, specifically their roots, play an important role in the ecosystem as a breeding and feeding ground for many commercial fish that thousands of people rely on as a food source

From the perfect pot to the best cheese-sauce recipe, here’s how to throw the best après fondue party

�����ԹϺ���’s ethics guru weighs in on what to do if you trigger an avalanche in the backcountry

Four years ago, the Minnesota phenom won historic Olympic gold in cross-country skiing, alongside Kikkan Randall. She was just getting going.

Ski patrol has become an increasingly unsustainable career path. Now unions are popping up across the country to try and change that.

‘Lot’zza Mia!’ combines a love of skiing and eating pizza. It’s movie magic.

A ski trip into these Italian mountains unfolds into a learning experience and a bridge to much needed healing

You can blame the usual suspects: the crazy cost of mountain-town housing, the corporatization of the ski industry, the Man. Or dare to believe that our hero lives on.

Whether you’re looking to take up classic skiing or skate skiing, the U.S. gold medalist has some advice for beginning one of the season's most fun and affordable sports

We only have room for two powder skis in our print issue, but there are so many more worth your consideration

From hilarious to horrifying, these tales offer a glimpse into what this work can be like

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

From Lake Placid to Cordova and some select places in between, here’s our (highly subjective) list of the nation’s best mountain towns. Before telling us where we went wrong, please take a moment to acknowledge the courage and gall it takes to attempt such an impossible feat.

A day out on the slopes doesn’t have to be wildly expensive. You just need to know where and when to go.

From expanded resort acreage to turbocharged lifts, we tracked down all the ways you can make this winter your best ever

Athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin have started adopting the training technique to increase endurance, muscle mass, and more

It was only when Stephen Shelesky moved out west that he began to truly accept himself and become part of a supportive community

Europe has always had something America doesn’t: an Alpine ski route ­connecting a network of full-service, premium lodges. That’s about to change, as San Juan Mountain Guides in Ouray, Colorado, launches the ultimate hut-to-hut tour in a stunning setting. We sent Devon O’Neil to check it out.

‘The New Age of Reason,’ a recent film from ski makers Wndr Alpine, takes the sport to a higher level—physically and mentally

We only have room for two pairs in our print issue, but there are many more skis worthy of your attention

The �����ԹϺ��� contributing editor’s latest release was the November pick for the �����ԹϺ��� Book Club. We spoke with her about the appeal of chasing powder and the many crises facing the ski industry.

Glenn McConkey raised one of freeskiing’s greatest icons. Now a Utah estate lawyer has pleaded guilty to taking millions of her dollars.

Only two pairs made the cut for print, but there are many more you should know about

A transceiver, shovel, and probe have long been considered nonnegotiable. Airbags should be, too.

Snowmaking efforts intensify amid dry holiday weekend, triathlon’s first Black female pro, and a wipeout for the ages

All over the West, a housing crisis is causing workforce shortages, crippling local businesses, and threatening the culture and existence of mountain towns as we know them. But amid the doom and gloom, some people are fighting for solutions.

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

As skimo prepares for its Olympic debut in 2026, sports scientists explore the sport’s demands

These places may not be ultra fancy or ski-in, ski-out, but the point is: if you’re savvy, you can take a ski trip on a budget

�����ԹϺ��� contributing editor Heather Hansman’s new book is both a critical take on the ski industry and love letter to its skids

Expect full-capacity chairlifts and indoor dining to return to ski resorts this season. But some COVID-era policies, like buying lift tickets online, will remain.

Join us in reading Heather Hansman’s ‘Powder Days’

In an excerpt from her new book ‘Powder Days,’ �����ԹϺ��� contributing editor Heather Hansman looks at how the famous Colorado resort town is emblematic of a national trend, where corporate resorts and a skyrocketing housing costs are driving out all but the most affluent

Meet the innovators and activists who are making their favorite sports more accessible to plus-size adventurers

A group of biologists are trying to protect a threatened herd in the iconic Wyoming range, but their plan includes closing recreational areas that many aren‘t happy about losing

No one should have to prove they are good enough at skiing to get an invitation to the conversation

These five documentaries from the famed mountain film festival feature everything from daring ski descents to an adorable Alaskan husky

The results are in, and these are the region’s 20 top-scoring resorts, according to the 2022 ‘Ski’ Reader Resort Survey

The masses have spoken and these are the 20 top-scoring resorts in the region, according to the 2022 ‘Ski’ Reader Resort Survey

Lenses and frames built for superior vision

Warm fingers are worth celebrating

Lids that let you push your limits

With far-flung travel off the table, I learned how to enjoy the meandering flexibility of a road trip

These shred-slippers mean business

Punch your ticket to all-mountain adventures

Testers like eight boots, but we only had room for six. Here’s an all-around boot and a women’s powder-chasing boot that almost made the cut.

We only have space for six pants in the print magazine, but there are plenty more worthy pairs you should know about

We’ve got your next car-based ski vacation dialed, complete with worthy detours and the best powder stashes

Skimo tech meets ­four-buckle power

Steep lines and jaw-dropping stunts stand out in the annual film series’ latest entry

Surfing in Baja. Summit-to-sea skiing in Alaska. Hiking in Death Valley. There’s no shortage of epic adventures to be had in winter. We’ve rounded up our favorite trips to make sure you get your fill of thrills.

A new Fast Tracks pass at four Powdr-owned resorts—Mount Bachelor, Killington, Copper, and Snowbird—is sparking anger and conversations about elitism

As long as you aren’t weight sensitive, it’s now possible for one rig to serve all your in-bounds, sidecountry, and backcountry needs. This is that rig.

Our experts sought out epic adventures in every landscape, from new desert outposts to off-the-grid wellness retreats, with plenty of trails, beaches, and base camps—all perfect to give or get

For decades, many ski and snowboard films have excluded women and disabled and BIPOC athletes. ‘Mountain Revelations’ and ‘The Approach’ aim to bring new energy to the genre.

The movement for resorts, climbing routes, and other well-known destinations to get rid of offensive monikers is a step in the right direction, but there’s still more work to be done

The Colorado resort is just one of the many now charging for uphill access. Is this the new norm?

The access gate atop the Ninety-Nine 90 chairlift offered some of the easiest access to sidecountry terrain, which the resort argued was a big part of the problem

Ski-town restaurants are in dire need of workers, but ongoing housing crises are making it impossible for staff to live where they work

History tells us why skiing—and the outdoors in general—lacks diversity. Thanks to the work of dedicated groups, this is slowly changing.

Snow-sports lovers, it's time to give your bathroom an upgrade

Personal-finance guru Mr. Money Mustache breaks down how �����ԹϺ��� readers can stop wasting hard-earned cash on expensive gear and trips and start putting it toward real freedom: the financial kind

Leaders of the nonprofit Indigenous Women Outdoors describe how learning about the traditional territories where they ski and snowboard enhances their time outside and connects them with their ancestors

A bevy of mapping apps exist to track and plan trips for different outdoor activities. Here’s the best one for running, cycling, hiking, backpacking, climbing, and skiing.

On June 20, adaptive athletes Vasu Sojitra and Pete McAfee pulled off what is believed to be a historic first in ski mountaineering

Professional skier Drew Petersen opens up about his struggles with suicidal thoughts—and explains why talking about it is key to addressing the mental health crisis

Looking to progress in your sport? From deepwater soloing in Majorca to mountain biking in New Zealand, these trips will take you to the next level.

I study climate change, and my work left me depressed and suicidal. Then my dad got cancer.

In their �����ԹϺ��� TV series, Mike Chambers and Jason Antin take on crazy adventures between Friday evening and Monday morning, inspiring the rest of us to do more with our Saturdays and Sundays, too

In New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont, local stewards have banded together to persuade private landowners to allow access to backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and other kinds of outdoor recreation

For two years, I logged nearly 70 snack varieties in a spreadsheet on my search for the perfect adventure snack

In her new memoir, 'The Secret to Superhuman Strength,' the 'Fun Home' cartoonist scrutinizes her quest for spiritual solace through 60 years of athletic obsessions

Snowboarders from Fukushima, Japan, rely on the outdoor community for a sense of normalcy after the natural and nuclear disasters of 2011

The life of Natalie Rines Terry, one of the country’s top ski instructors for 50 years