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This year marks not only the 50th anniversary of the first American ascent of Everest, but also the 25th anniversary of the first female ascent up the tallest mountain in the world. We sat down with the female summit record holder to discuss what it鈥檚 like to be a female climber in a man鈥檚 world, what her gear must-haves are, and what鈥檚 next.
I know I need to drink plenty of water when I鈥檓 working out in the heat and sweating up a storm, but when I exercise outside in the winter I don鈥檛 sweat as much or get as thirsty. Is it still important to stay hydrated in frigid temps?
The man behind Wagner Custom makes the case for dropping $2,000 on your very own pair of made-to-order skis
From the Lucy Perfect Booty Pants to the Helly Hansen Panorama Jacket, 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor and The 国产吃瓜黑料ss columnist Ali Carr Troxell picks her 10 favorite pieces of women's gear from OR
For years, giving 90 percent was good enough. But with poor visibility and a course in rough condition, a fitness program thrown off by recent illness, and the pressure to beat Tina Maze, who is having the best season ever recorded, Vonn just couldn't pull it off this time. But that wasn't going to stop her from trying.
We cornered the founder of Burton Snowboards at Outdoor Retailer's Winter Market to talk about his company's latest developments, where he likes to ride most, and avalanche safety
I noticed that the World Championship Shovel Races are coming up this weekend and thought, "Hey, now there's a sport I might be able to compete in." What steps should I take to prepare for next year?
The Abominable Snowman is just a legend. Or is it? We break down the history of the Himalayas' most famous monster, from ancient legends to Russia's yeti museum.
Can鈥檛 skin up a mountain or drop off a massive cornice like a Warren Miller star? Five days of carefully planned resort skiing can get you closer to shredding expert terrain. Here鈥檚 how.
With more than 57 World Cup wins and four overall titles, Lindsey Vonn has already established herself as the greatest women鈥檚 ski racer in history. Too bad they won鈥檛 let her take on the boys.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear from SIA's 2013 Snow Show, including the Giro Combyn.
Meet Vernon Davis. He is your new hero.
The founder of SEABA, a heliskiing and backcountry adventure provider based in Alaska, talks about turning the ultimate ski bum fantasy into a reality, how to get a job at a heli operation, and tips for first-time heli-skiers
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear from SIA's 2013 Snow Show, including the Rossignol Soul 7.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear from SIA's 2013 Snow Show, including the Dynafit Beast.
I want to go ice skating on the lake near my house. How do I know if it鈥檚 safe?
Pants are fine, but if your goal is waist-deep powder, a good pair of bibs like FlyLow鈥檚 Bakers ($330) are what you need.
The 国产吃瓜黑料ss columnist Ali Carr Troxell caught up with Burton snowboarder Kimmy Fasani to learn about the new all-mountain board she developed
We spoke to director Nick Ryan about his new film The Summit, which revisits a 2008 tragedy on K2, a mountain for mountaineers
Have you ever watched a three-year-old curling match while you had the flu?
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The U.S. Ski Team member and two-time Olympian discusses the Kitzbuhel, overcoming injury, and why downhillers get better as they get older
In which Katie Heaney discovers the Fountain of Youth, sort of
Three years after his professional snowboarding career ended with a traumatic brain injury on the half-pipe, Pearce is in Park City, Utah, promoting The Crash Reel, a documentary from Lucy Walker that follows his recovery process
Georgia is earning its reputation as the powder playground of the Caucasus
From the L.L. Bean Signature Cowlneck to the Lole Amy Cardigan, 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor and The 国产吃瓜黑料ss columnist Ali Carr Troxell picks her 10 favorite sweaters for the current snow season
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear from Outdoor Retailer's 2013 Winter Show, including the Dakine Utility Vest.
I鈥檓 looking forward to spring skiing鈥攁nd to staying comfortable without a heavy jacket. What do you recommend for those days when a hardshell is overkill?
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear from Outdoor Retailer's 2013 Winter Show, including the K2 Snowboarding Kwicker System.
On January 31 at the SIA Snowsports Show in Denver, Colorado, sports design company Giro will introduce its first soft-shell helmet. Using new impact absorbing materials, Giro promises that this helmet will provide riders with durability and protection across a wide range of impact…
Canyons Resort. Photo: Scott Markewitz Last week I was at Canyons Resort in Utah on official 国产吃瓜黑料 business, and for the first time in months, I had to leave my children behind. Solo traveling has its pros and cons. On one hand, without little bodies pattering…
What are the key differences between polo played on a regular field and polo played on the snow鈥攁nd how does it affect the horses?
On a trip to the mountains of southeastern Europe, seven friends find untracked slopes, thriving post-Communist wildlife, and a nation of skiers that don't quite understand why they're there. After a tragedy at home, David Page looks back and wonders how he ever took it for granted.
In fall 2013, Patagonia will celebrate its 40th anniversary, proving once and for all that responsible business can also be profitable business. In the words of Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, “only those businesses dancing…
Midwest ski resorts get a bad rap for too much camo and not enough snow. These four prove the stereotypes wrong.
One of the most revered skiers in North America demystifies the life of a ski patroller, and talks about living and working at one of the best mountains on the planet and storms that dump eight feet in one go
Here are some options for setting yourself up for your best performance on snow this season
Airbags are a hot topic in the snowsports industry, and Mammut is introducing an evolution of its Snowpulse system at next week鈥檚 Outdoor Retailer Show that it鈥檚 calling a new category in the airbag market鈥攑rotective airbags. The new Snowpulse PAS (protective airbag system) airbags…
From a skibob to a teleboard, 国产吃瓜黑料 presents a definitive compendium of the snow-sliding tools and toys that will take your breath away. Safety not guaranteed.
Can you suggest some survival tips for those who unexpectedly find themselves in an emergency situation during the winter months?
Leader of the New Canadian Air Force and one of the most influential skiers in the sport talks about the importance of creativity, skiing with Glen Plake, and how the need for freedom has defined his career
The perfect alpine touring (AT) binding for riders who want a high DIN doesn鈥檛 exist … yet. This fall, Salomon and Atomic released their Guardian and Tracker, respectively. They鈥檙e DIN 16 bindings, as is the Marker Duke EPF. But unlike alpine…
In the first installment of her new The 国产吃瓜黑料ss column, Ali Carr Troxell, who has over 16 year of snowboarding under her belt, reveals her favorite jackets for the current snow season.
I'm looking to invest in some body armor for the slopes this winter. What should I get?
Redesigned in 2012, the Arbor Poparazzi is a directional-shaped, women鈥檚 specific snowboard with a rockered profile meant for everything from powder to park laps
A proposal to link seven mountains and 17,000 acres in one European-style network in Utah鈥檚 Wasatch Range has created a lot of controversy. While Peter Metcalf, the CEO of Black Diamond Inc., thinks it鈥檚 a terrible idea (rea
A proposal to link seven mountains and 17,000 acres in one European-style network in Utah鈥檚 Wasatch Range has created a lot of controversy. While Ski Utah鈥檚 president, Nathan Rafferty, is a big proponent (read his take here), P
When Palladium was founded in 1920, the company didn鈥檛 make boots; it made rubber tires for the fledgling aviation industry, tires of layered canvas, and vulcanized rubber. By the late 1940s, the World Wars were over and the French company shifted from making tires to building boots…
Five-year-old William “rides the bump.” Photo: Peter Sullivan We had a dry start to winter here in Santa Fe, but by the time this picture was taken, on December 29, there were four inches of snow most everywhere in town. Just not on…
Last year鈥檚 pitiful snow season left skiers and boarders starving for the white stuff. Which is why we鈥檝e dug up a smorgasbord of new terrain, fresh trips, and killer deals that will have you ripping all winter long.
I'm unable to invest in a lot of new gear this snow season, so should I go with cross-country skis or a pair of snowshoes?
The ultimate guide to the greatest ski adventure of your life
One of the world's best park and pipe skiers talks about new tricks and competing in the 2014 Olympics, and demystifies the life of a young, pro skier鈥攊t鈥檚 not all fancy cars and film premieres
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
The ultimate North American winter bucket list
Settle a bet between me and a buddy. He said there are a couple of pretty good places to ski in the South. I say there鈥檚 no such thing as good skiing in the South. Who鈥檚 right?
Are Terminator-style heads-up displays a gimmick鈥攐r an adventure-sports breakthrough?
And four options for a piece of gear that could save your life
I live down South and am leaving to go on my first ski trip this winter. How worried should I be about frostbite?
One of the most revered guides in the United States demystifies the life of a guide, explains what it takes to become one, and shares other insights gleaned from a life spent in the mountains
Beaver Creek. Photo: Jack Affleck/Beaver Creek Resort We鈥檝e had a slow, dry start to winter here in the southern Rockies. So dry that doomsday scenarios began to creep in. Was winter dying? Would it ever snow again? Would our kids forget what skiing is? Would we…
My New Year鈥檚 resolution is to commute to work by bike. How do I do this in the snow?