For the first time in months, many Americans woke up ahead of the weekend to an absolute dumping of snow. Outside spoke with two meteorologists to find out who is going to get the most snow where.
After a life-altering accident changed everything, Katie Verderber defied the odds to reach the Paralympics in record time. Her journey reveals the surprising reality of recovery and the resilience of the human spirit.
After two decades away from the slopes, I've decided that smaller hills and lower stakes are surprisingly rewarding.
Two ski industry mavericks believe they’ve discovered the secret of operating a heli-skiing business in the Golden State, where red tape, finicky snowfall, and plenty of danger have torpedoed past operations
A local mother reflects on the complex rush of emotions following the tragedy that claimed nine lives after California’s deadliest avalanche.
While plowing through waist-deep powder in California, two skiers came across a third buried below the surface. Their quick thinking likely saved the man’s life.
From alpine skiing, to freestyle snowboarding, and everything it takes to mountaineer, here is your Outside guide to winter sports.
The Tahoe avalanche claimed the lives of six mothers who bonded over their love the outdoors. A writer explains why mom group adventures play a crucial role in her own community.
The 41-year-old downhill racer says she suffered a painful medical situation following her traumatic crash, and that the quick work of a surgeon prevented an amputation.
Breezy Johnson, downhill skiing’s Olympic champion, opens up about setbacks, her Olympic fears, and Lindsey Vonn’s devastating crash.
A new clip shows three bears—what look to be a sow and two cubs—running across a powdery groomer. Skiers strapped to boards and skis stopped uphill and across from the trio, taking in the unusual sight.
One slalom event didn’t just result in a medal; it reshaped how the world will remember the most decorated women's American skier in Olympic history.
At a Chicago-area training studio, moving ski treadmills and simulators promise to build confidence, technique, and muscle memory before you ever hit the mountain.
America’s downhill racing queen in the nineties, Street, 54, discusses what it’s like to explain her sport to the Olympic audience
Meet Ben Ogden, the silver medalist in the Olympic cross-country sprint, who loves to flip, jump, and get wild on skinny skis
Our articles editor analyzes the saga of Sturla Holm Lægreid, the Norwegian biathlete who admitted to infidelity while on the world’s biggest stage
The opening weekend of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina featured politics, weird controversies, and Mariah Carey.
Our articles editor explains why Vonn’s comeback, injury, and untimely crash resonated with the general public in a way that most Olympic storylines do not.
The 41-year-old comeback queen of alpine skiing clipped a gate at the top of her run and was airlifted by helicopter.
Luge? Ice Dancing? Biathlon? Outside editors discuss the competitions they plan to watch in Milan-Cortina. Which one is atop your list?
Vonn tore her ACL in a crash just days ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. An orthopedic surgeon for skiers says her comeback will hinge on one specific moment.
A new webcam captures the moment of truth as skiers attempt the 20-foot plunge into Corbet’s Couloir, a narrow ski line at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
In a statement posted online, the decorated alpine skier said that her Olympic dream "is not over."
Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel’s descent of a remote peak in British Columbia encompassed a hanging glacier, four sheer cliffs, and plenty of hair-raising moments.
Cops arrested the man after he made a “credible threat” of an act of mass violence in a popular Colorado ski town
A ski patroller at the Colorado resort takes a deep dive into the wage rates and cost of living that govern his life.
After enduring icy slopes and massive lift lines, our articles editor sought guidance from a psychotherapist on how to endure—and maybe even enjoy—the 2025-26 ski season
The stars are aligning for Vonn’s comeback to resemble the plot of a sports movie, writes our articles editor. After her World Cup success, the 41-year-old has her sights on the Cortina Olympics.
A full day inside a suburban rink revealed how one place can hold ambition, grief, faith, and escape—sometimes all at once.
December 21 marks the first official day of winter. It’s also the shortest day of the year, a time to turn inward and reflect on the months behind us, while also making space to embrace those ahead. Here are six ways to celebrate the shortest day of 2025.
As bear attacks hit record highs in Japan, one professional snowboarder filmed himself out-carving a charging black bear.
With her World Cup win, Vonn announced she's officially back. But does that guarantee her an Olympic spot with Team USA?
‘Robson,’ the latest ski film from Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel, provides a dizzying look at a historic first descent, and showcases the stress and setbacks that ski mountaineers must navigate on the side of a peak
Our articles editor seeks guidance from the Skiers Responsibility Code on how to avoid fisticuffs on the slopes
Here's where to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live on TV and on streaming platforms, as well as how to get the playbacks
As we head into the polar vortex, meteorologists are calling for up to a foot of snow in some parts of the U.S.
Our articles editor takes a deep dive into why opening day on the slopes is a necessary slog if we want to enjoy ourselves later in the season
Inexperienced skiers and snowboarders are following TikTok videos into Vermont’s snowy backcountry, putting them in potentially dangerous terrain at a time of year when snowpack is notoriously unreliable
It’s no surprise that a boot built for Alaskan fishing boats can also handle winter in the mountains
Freed from years of pain by a knee replacement—she’s back racing at 41, chasing Olympic glory in Cortina. Here’s how one of the world’s most dominant skiers is reclaiming what her legacy means beyond the podium.
When I moved to France from the U.S., I quickly realized Americans could learn a thing or two from the French's approach to ski culture
Crash and you’re a goner—those are the stakes on slopes this steep. Ski mountaineer Christina Lustebenberger explains the mental and physical skills required to thrive in deadly terrain.
Big Sky Resort told Outside that the project will be built out in two phases, the first of which will use up to 23 million gallons of recycled water each year from Big Sky’s new state-of-the-art water treatment facility
The 27-year-old broke his ankle after falling into a deep glacial crevasse known as a bergschrund
Eldora Mountain was just bought by a nearby town. Here's everything we know about the deal.
Mushrooms play a role in my mental health journey, but I’m careful about when—and where—I use them
Mali Noyes has skied 93 chutes in 47 days, and clocked back in at the Huntsman Cancer Institute when she finished
Hitting the freeze-thaw cycle just right is tricky. Here's how to navigate the mountain in the spring.
The WNDR Alpine Intention 108 is powerful, versatile, and wildly eco-friendly. And after six years of gear testing, it's become my all-time favorite ski.
Homewood, a small ski area on Lake Tahoe’s west shore, is experiencing growing pains that pit developers trying to run a business against ticked-off locals who just want to go skiing. Can everyone win?
The brainchild of two ten-year-olds from Highlands Ranch, The Ski Pack is a minimalist bag that allows parents and kids to carry their own gear to and from the chairlift
Jason Remple, Alex Pashley, and Jeff Keenan are remembered for their deep contributions to the snow community
One writer peels back the layers of fear, grief, and female empowerment during a challenging but rewarding B.C. hut trip
Even the most confident drivers can struggle when piloting an unfamiliar vehicle in inclement weather. These tips, tricks, and items can help prevent you from getting stranded in a snowdrift.
What happens when après spreads to social media? An influx of party-goers head to resorts, creating traffic jams.
Our writer endured boozy days, sleepless nights in a hostel, and edge-of-your-seat racing at Kitzbühel’s legendary Hahnenkamm
A collection of profiles highlighting different voices in snow sports
On February 16, Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel skied the first descent of the Great Couloir on the South Face of Mount Robson
When even the hardest-core ski bums are logging their data, is there still room for fun?
A veteran ski racing journalist explores Vonn’s return: why she retired, how her body has changed, and how she could make the Olympic team
If you’ve never considered being a ski instructor before, here’s why it may appeal to you
Complete your ski-eats bucket list by sampling these delicious dishes
Ed LaChapelle, a coinventor of the modern avalanche transceiver, has some strange, wonderful ideas about snow
Patrollers demand wage increases from Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort as its owner, Vail Resorts, asks patrollers from other ski areas to cross the picket line
This fall, FIS released a road map to sustainability in the face of climate change. But is skiing’s governing body doing enough?
I’m over the nightmarish hustle to get first tracks
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.
Being well-equipped with the right layers and gear for a backcountry tour is critical for safety and comfort—do it right with these field-tested essentials
Alex Kaufman, a suburban dad in Denver, descends slopes with barely any snow, using discontinued plastic skis. This method, he says, is far more fun than a day at the resort, so we accompanied him on an outing.
Backcountry rescuers are praising an innovative kids’ tracking device for helping them locate a missing father and son
What happens when an iconic outdoor brand known for rugged expeditions teams up with a shapewear giant rooted in celebrity culture?
Shaun White has been the face of snowboarding for two decades. So what’s he doing in retirement?
Nobody was hurt when a huge slide rumbled down four closed runs near the mountain’s summit
In a ‘A New Winter,’ Colombian American photographer Sofía Jaramillo confronts leisure skiing’s inequitable beginnings by recreating historic images at Sun Valley Resort
Five questions with backcountry skiing legend Greg Hill, whose new memoir ‘I Could Die at Any Moment’ dives into his lifelong pursuit of adrenaline and risk