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A budget crisis within the Forest Service means there will be fewer avalanche forecasters keeping backcountry skiers and snowmobilers safe this year. The cut has sparked a debate over the funding and operation of avalanche safety.

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Shaun White has been the face of snowboarding for two decades. So what’s he doing in retirement?

In a ‘A New Winter,’ Colombian American photographer Sofía Jaramillo confronts leisure skiing’s inequitable beginnings by recreating historic images at Sun Valley Resort

For the past 50-plus years, our colleagues at SKI magazine have invited readers to weigh in on the best ski resorts—because no one’s as passionate as a skier praising their favorite hill. These ranked highest.

Our experts and testers reviewed hundreds of products to pick the best snowboards, winter apparel, hunting gear, cross-country skis, and so much more

SKI mag sat down with the resort’s CEO to dig into the ski area’s unique new directive

30 testers put 50 snowboards to the test during our board test week at Tahoe’s Diamond Peak and beyond. These are the cream of the crop.

In a new documentary, the pioneering professional snowboarder opens up about motherhood and her career in the shadow of a cancer diagnosis

Plan your next summer escape around these parks, where high latitudes and high altitudes are still keeping temps cool

A trip in British Columbia with CMH Heli-Skiing made �����ԹϺ��� Inc. CEO Robin Thurston even more passionate about his company’s mission: to get everyone outside

One gear editor goes kiddo a mano with her dad

Avalanche victims need to be located as quickly as possible. But a newly published case report shows that occasionally, someone beats the odds.

This startup ski pass promises to save what’s best about skiing, and it costs about what you’d pay for a single day at a megaresort

Rising predawn to chase powder is sacred in ski culture, but an increasing number of resorts are offering early-access programs for people who can afford them

It was a banged-up pair of demo skis that taught me how to Nordic ski—and embrace the humbling process of learning a new sport

Our editors agree that multipurpose gear is generally not it—but one of them makes an exception for the claw

There’s ski racing, and then there’s Austrian ski racing. And there’s no better place than the Hahnenkamm Downhill to witness the passion the athletes and fans have for the sport.

Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, places like Mammoth Lakes, California, Crested Butte, Colorado, and Sun Valley, Idaho, are spectacular—but in this era of climate change, raging wildfires, and sky-high housing prices, making a life there has gotten hard. We asked our writers to imagine a glorious, sustainable tomorrow for these one-of-a-kind destinations. Join us as we dive into their recommendations.

"Powderchaser Steve" has spent decades studying the weather radar and driving through blizzards. Here are his tips for beating the crowds to the snow.

Mountain living is sweet—but it often comes with a hefty price tag. These towns are a little easier on the wallet.

Everybody’s buzzing about this affordable passport to smaller, often overlooked ski resorts around the U.S. Its owners think their rapidly growing business could be the antidote to the ski industry’s endless consolidation.

Held annually in the Swiss village of Mürren, the Inferno combines hard partying with a very serious downhill challenge. And did we mention the abject terror?

After a record-breaking year, the 28-year-old American ski racer sits down to talk success, failure, family, and the future with her mom, Eileen Shiffrin

Pack your bags because we’ve identified legendary ski resorts all over the globe that you’re going to yearn to visit

When you’re one of the greatest skiers of all time, there are some things you only say to the person you trust most in the world

Honoring the life of someone who spent their days exploring wild places often means embracing the pursuits that brought them joy

Learning to ski as an adult is difficult, but worth it

You're known as the king of après-ski, and you like to dress the part

These pieces will get you and your loved ones outside in all of winter’s glory

Six items for piste perfectionists who demand the highest performance from their gear

In a demanding ski testing environment, these products shone, ensuring that our dedicated testers had the right gear to make their evaluations successful

This equipment was made for hard-charging skiers like you

Savvy shoppers know that there are deals to be had, even on brand-new ski equipment

Ski touring and high-output activities in the backcountry require a different kind of armor. Suit up with our favorite picks of the season.

Whether you're looking for insulated or not, steezy or muted, you'll find something that fits the bill on this list.

We tested 45 jackets designed for resort skiing and beyond. These rose to the top.

It's rare that a ski boot will fit right off the shop wall. Here are seven ways to dial in your fit.

The new 40-liter Crux was designed for big backcountry missions and weighs less than 3 pounds

Five boots to keep your feet warm, dry, and planted

Six testers tried 75 bomber products, and these were the ones that rose above the rest

These three pairs of ‘shoes floated above the rest

Mother Nature provided for ideal testing conditions for �����ԹϺ���’s 2024 Snowboard Test at Sugar Bowl in Tahoe. Our test squad did the rest.

An ode to the coldest season

Warren Miller’s ALL TIME is bringing 74 years of filmmaking reimagined to a theater near you this fall.

Just one year in, the Montana-based upstart is earning outsized levels of ratings and high-mark reviews across all models and spanning the industry

We caught up with Lindsey Vonn to chat about recovery, sleep, and who she’s watching this winter

We tested more than 300 products to help you separate the best from the rest

We’re entering the Goldilocks age of backcountry boots. These new models aren’t too heavy and they aren’t too flimsy—they’re just right for a variety of adventures.

These downhill ski boots are designed for ladies who exclusively charge the resort

These high-performance boots are made for carving up the ‘roy and charging off-piste

These new alpine and touring bindings come packed with exciting features

These lightweight skis don’t just power up the skintrack. They’re bonafide downhill performers.

Looking for the perfect backcountry ski for deep days and big missions? Start here.

We tested more than 100 pairs of skis. These 10 were the best in test.

These wide, rockered planks will help you milk those powder days for all they are worth

These wide, rockered planks designed for the deepest days of the year do more than float—they fly

These all-mountain skis have a little more underfoot, more rocker, and more fun in powder

If you ski mountains that measure snowfall in feet rather than inches, these wide rides are for you

No matter the mountain, no matter the conditions, these sticks won't let you down

Introducing the best one-ski-quiver options of the year

These skis with narrower waists are versatile resort chargers that know how to get on edge and play in the bumps

These narrower sticks may have a knack for groomers, but they also like to play in the bumps and crud

This is hands-down the most impressive resort-meets-backcountry boot we’ve ever tried

For the third year in a row, this ski bested the rest in the powder category

This year’s best carving ski will allow you to live out your World Cup racing fantasy

No other women’s frontside ski comes close to the Wildcat’s carving chops

These consumer-friendly carving skis remind us why laying trenches on groomers is so dang fun

Featuring a little more party in the back, this Enforcer likes to play in the deep stuff

Finally, a QST model specifically designed for backcountry adventures

If you’re in the market for a pair of carvers to slice up the ‘roy and live out your racing fantasy, check out this list

If you fancy yourself a World Cup-level skier, this new high-performance boot is for you

If you like the Black Pearl but like a little more energy from your skis, try these sticks on for size

Your flashy new snowboard may be the star of the show, but it’s nothing without these sidekick pieces of gear

An sudden and powerful wind gust caused the freak accident

Utah’s Department of Transportation released renderings of the finished product, and people are surprised