Inside Raide’s Unapologetic Design Ethos of Performance at Any Cost
The founder of outdoor's exciting new technical brand shares why designing innovative gear for elite athletes will always be the brand's north star
The Ultimate Guide to Skiing Les 3 Vallées, the World’s Largest Ski Resort
More than 180 lifts, gondolas, and trams, adrenaline-spiking chutes, late night DJ sets, and world-class food define this legendary ski destination
This One-Woman Brand Is Making Backpacks Coveted by Global Mountain Pros
Slovenian alpinist Neza Peterca turned a lifetime of design, sewing, and repair experience into an all-custom technical backpack brand
Is Women’s Ski Apparel Finally Getting Good?
After decades of the "shrink it and pink it" design approach, a small group of brands are setting new standards for the gear women wear on the slopes
The 11 Best Women's Ski Jackets of 2026, Tested & Reviewed
From backcountry shells to resort staples (plus a wild bonus) these top ski jackets were tested in nearly every winter condition imaginable
Smartwool 3D Knit Baselayer Review: Testing Ski Layers in VT's Backcountry
We put the techy fabric's body-mapped zones of warmth, breathability, and cushion up against New England's negative temps and record winter
Our Legacy x Goldwin Release Snowboard Outerwear Collab Inspired by Air & Style
Technical winter kit overhauled with characteristic Stockholm style, all rooted in the iconic air and style of Swedish OG Ingmar Backman
Kyrgyzstan Ski Guide: A Powder-Chaser's Wild Frontier in Central Asia
With the Tien Shan mountains' unique and consistent snowpack, Kyrgyzstan is a worthy destination for trips in search of epic skiing
Halfdays x Parks Project Release Women’s Skiwear Line Inspired by the Rockies
The limited edition capsule collection debuts Halfdays' first all-over print while giving back to the landscape that inspired them
A Strange Trip into the Creative Mind of Skier & Artist Chris Benchetler
Inside "Mountains of the Moon," where skiing, surfing, and rock climbing share a world with the Grateful Dead, magic mushrooms, and glowing skeletons
Raide TourTech Collection Brings an Engineer's Design Mind to Ski Outerwear
After creating award-winning ski packs and running belts, Colorado-based mountain movement brand Raide set out to redesign the backcountry ski kit
How Sweden's Peak Performance Uses Color Psychology to Create Enduring Designs
In embracing natural hues inspired by Nordic landscapes, the Swedish mountain brand lets its design and outerwear performance do the talking
Why Our Gear Expert Has Basically Given Up on Chemical Sunscreen
After too many absolutely brutal sunburns, longtime gear guy Joe Jackson learned to embrace the embarrassing look of thick mineral-based sunscreens
In Quebec's Chic-Choc Mountains, Wild Winter Adventure Awaits
Seeking late-season snowfall, our writer headed to Eastern Canada for a joyous week of snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and maple syrup tastings.
Exploring Chamonix With France's Most Fearless Ski Patrollers
A hands-on visit with the French mountaineering experts that manage avalanches, rescue stranded riders, and teach young dogs old tricks in the valley
Glacier Glasses Guide: History, How They Work & The 10 Best to Trust in the Wild
Designed to protect eyes from the extreme solar radiation at high altitudes and UV reflections from snow, glacier glasses make function look stylish
Ultralight Innovator Pa'lante Introduces Its First Bag for Backcountry Ski Missions
Hands-on with the new minimalist backpack designed to haul just the essentials (avy gear included) on fast and light backcountry missions
Salomon Updates the Award-Winning All-Mountain QST Ski Line with Trippy New Designs
Inspired by storms and textiles, Salomon designer Victor Brousseaud brings an all-new look to the all-mountain ski
Black Crows Releases New Limited-Edition Ski Kit for Deep Powder Days
Special collection of skis, poles, and pack designed for those who travel the globe chasing storm cycles in search of the best powder skiing
New Brand Kitworks Launches to Make It Easier—and More Fun—to Store All Your Gear
Tired of plastic Rubbermaid bins, this new company has a novel theory about outdoor gear organization (it's modular and involves lots of accessories)
Q&A: Risograph Artist Julia Schimautz on Her New Collab with K2 Skis
The Berlin-based artist talks about her studio process, '70s psychedelic aesthetic, and translating print art to ski topsheets
Q&A: Everything It Took to Climb & Ski Pakistan's Great Trango Tower
A conversation with Christina Lustenberger, Jim Morrison, and Chantel Astorga on what it took to climb and ski the 20,623-foot tall Great Trango Tower
The 9 Best Biodegradable Soaps for Sudsing Up Indoors & Outside
A quick and dirty guide to keeping you and the environment clean with 9 biodegradable soaps, tested and approved
10 Clean Sunscreens That Are Environment-Friendly & Non-Toxic for Daily Use
Tested and approved, these environmentally friendly sunscreens will protect your skin and the environment, all year long