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Afterglow isn't just the year's most captivating ski movie—it's also a giant TV ad. And it could be the future of adventure films.

Who doesn’t want a grown-up, powder-slaying tricycle?

Travel to the best slopes of Switzerland in style—a newly crowdfunded sleep-in bus will take you there

Three entrepreneurs envision a future of shared outdoor equipment. And while the project is barely off the ground, their idea could change how we buy and sell gear.

Sometime in the near future, it’s almost certain that Vail Resorts will be operating a rebranded 7,500-acre mega resort in Park City. Will the Wasatch survive?

For years, I used to test how far I could go on day trips without eating. I don’t know if it was some unexplainable machismo or just laziness, but that mindset changed about six months ago. I’d gone on a four-hour run with an empty stomach and no food in…

Because who doesn't want a portable sauna, right?

It’s tough to tell how trustworthy a piece of gear is going to be when you first buy it. In fact, the only way to actually test your equipment’s longevity is to, well, test it. Thoroughly. So instead of having you, dear reader, put your gear through the ringer in…

Yes, the devices can be valuable training aids when properly employed, but they’re hardly the essential tools some athletes make them out to be.

Blame the late introduction of the Under Armour suits, plus other crucial mistakes

"A small town with a huge backyard.”

Own an Alaskan landmark

A do-it-all midlayer for women that blends wool and synthetic fabrics

Bikes, boats, and boards have started coming off a printer rather than an assembly line. And that could mean better, less expensive gear for you.

What’s the best avalanche airbag technology on the market?

I can’t think of a better alpinist to answer this question than Steve House—guide, author, Patagonia ambassador, and founder of the Alpine Mentors Program. House has climbed some of the highest peaks in the world with his remarkably clean, fast, and light style. The…

Last year, Patagonia released the Encapsil Down Parka—probably the most technically sophisticated down jacket ever made. In addition to a slew of innovative design features, Patagonia used a process called “plasma deposition” to make the down inside the jacket hydrophobic. Rather than rely soley on chemicals,…

Sandwiched between trailers and a steel storage container, Wagner Custom Skis’ headquarters don’t exactly scream state of the art.  The author’s new skis But when you step into the showroom, you’ll find the most unique ski collection you’ll likely ever see. A corridor with peeling green paint gives way…

Before I answer the question, let me relay an anecdote. I recently met with Bob Gleason, co-founder of BootDoctors. The legendary boot fitter gave me a polite smirk when I pulled off my Dynafits to reveal heavy ski socks underneath. “Do you usually ski in socks that…

The short answer is yes, H2Flow technology works really well. I imagine you might be asking, “What the heck is this system?” Well, here’s how Helly Hansen describes it: “The insulation concept uses air to provide warmth and ventilation and lets you control the airflow that cools…

In 2012, Brent Sass won Rookie of the Year at the Iditarod, one of the planet’s most extreme competitions. The dog musher, who's run almost a dozen 1,000-mile races, knows the right gear can mean the difference between life and death. These are the items he deems worthy of going on his sled.

Add some bling to your skis.

Earlier this week, The North Face launched a clothing line that includes free web training. It’s shaping up to be a pretty great fitness ally.

There’s a ferocious battle for snowsports business being waged right now between these two western states. So who’s going to win the Wasatch-Front-versus-Front-Range wintry gear smackdown? Marc Peruzzi weighs in.

Turn your regular bike into an electric hybrid.

Purpose-built for active people

And you thought your truck was badass.

Using a ski jacket that breathes well and keeps you dry won’t make you a better skier. But it will increase your comfort level and your time on the slopes. It’s easy to spend more than $400 on a great ski jacket, but guess what? You don’t have to dish…

Explorer Eric Larsen sets out next month for a 48-day unaided journey to the North Pole—one of the planet’s most extreme environments. This is the potentially life-saving gear he’ll be bringing along.

Most of us at least know someone who’s ski raced or played ice hockey. But what about the bizarre Olympic sports that don’t get primetime coverage?   Take terms like “vice skip,” “bonspiel,” and “K-Point,” which sound more like drinking games…

This isn't child's play.

Expedition-worthy technology to keep you warm and comfortable—and maybe even save your life.

The gear that's changing the way we work out.

Rugged handhelds to help you find home.

We all know the right helmet can save your life. But the world’s most sophisticated lid isn’t much better than an egg carton strapped to your head if it’s past its expiration date. With gravity sports getting steeper, faster, and more intense, a good helmet is essential. But how…

Design your perfect boards.

Heli-skiing can be insanely expensive. It can also be one of the most unique adventures you’ll ever experience. So go ahead. Be a glutton for a day, and devour those champagne powder turns. But before splurging on a heli-skiing trip, you need to dial in your gear. I asked…

With such advanced timing technology, there’s no excuse not to have a winner.

You don’t need a resort to bound through the snow

Last year, “sidecountry”—a term used to describe lift-accessed backcountry terrain—was the outdoor industry’s hot new buzzword. And the hype bled into the media, too. Search for the word on this website, and you’ll get 207 results from 2013.    This year, the term has all but disappeared from manufacturers’ vocabularies.

A simple tool with lots of possibilities.

A uniform built for Sochi.

Turn your bike into a human-powered snowmobile.

The bike components behemoth enters the action cam arena.

The most stylish mittens on the slopes

Salomon Premiere 4-Part Splitboard is the first-ever splitboard that breaks into four parts.

The Snowstrike VT has two lenses to accommodate different amounts of light.

The Idaho-based Shotzski's DIY kit turns those old boards into a Shotzski with this DIY Kit.

Finally, a great way to organize your ice climbing gear.

To protect the finish on your car

The lightest snow-certified helmet on the market.

A high-tech trail runner.

From a luge sled to the fastest skis in the world, this is what U.S. athletes will be competing on at Sochi.

Shortsighted marketers are riding snowboarding into the ground, but there may still be hope to keep the sport alive.

With carbon nanotube technology

A hardshell combined with a softshell.

For those who want an alternative to neon.

That skis like an alpine binding.

Meet Kikkan Randall, the most exciting thing in cross-country skiing since... forever

Ready to go in less than three minutes.

America’s secret to victory in the bobsled? Outsourcing.

Dissecting the scary trick halfpipe skiers will need to nail for a shot at gold

Skiing in the middle of the season can mean long waits at the lifts and jam-packed hotels. Here’s how to avoid both.

Who says cat and heli-skiing are for the one percent? Here’s how to score prime powder at a cut rate.

What we think will happen on, and off, the course at Sochi

Let's just say the dry spell means much more than an epically awful ski season.

How do you judge a child's pain threshold?

Jamaican jerk chicken fuels America's Olympic dreams

Jack London said that achieving greatness sometimes means burning white hot, even if there's a price to be paid once the flame goes out. Josh Dean went to Alaska to hang with Lance Mackey, the toughest competitor in Iditarod history. He came away with a new understanding of resilience, bravery, and the iron bond between a musher and his dogs.

A nonprofit that grades U.S. ski areas on their environmental friendliness wants you (and them) to take its report seriously. But navigating the details feels like skiing through crud.

Want to learn how ski but don't want to spend all your wages on expensive ski gear and rentals? Here are some tips for saving on gear from a life-long budget-savvy skier.

Whether you’re running or skiing, learn the optimal combination of cold-weather gear with our guide to winter layering

Whether you’re carving corduroy or slaying the steeps, a little guidance from the pros can help you do it better.

At the Olympic Training Center, these ingenious Russian-themed recipes have been turned into gold-medal performance grub.

Be prepared for any situation.

In a typical January, the fabled Japanese resort Niseko gets more snow—nearly 15 feet—than any ­other ski area in the world. But is there such a thing as too much?

Blake talks about the purchase of her family's business and what she'll do next.

Sledding grows up—almost

Transceivers work well, but are costly. Apps may offer a cheaper alternative.

Bode Miller (skier) and Morgan Beck (volleyballer) have had a few rough moments as a couple, including a bitter child-custody battle with an ex-girlfriend and the death of his younger brother, Chelone. But as Bode plunges into the most ambitious ski season of his career, he’s already met his match—a woman who, like him, seems to thrive on a little craziness.