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Fear not winter’s harshest bite with these foul-weather friends
Treat yourself this holiday season with some new gear from REI's seasonal sale
We put 161 pairs of planks through the paces during our annual ski test at Snowbird mountain in Utah. These eight won out.
Size matters. For speed, go big. Wanna goof around? Stubby is best.
The Utah-based ski company claims its new "glide treatment" will make your skis slippery for life. We tested it and came away impressed.
Thanks to a plethora of new materials, skis are getting way more versatile.
Most snowboard boots are ugly. Not so with this collab from Danner and Burton.
AT gear keeps getting better and better at handling the down.
Backcountry boots are stiffer and more powerful than ever.
Keep fit all year with this fast-gliding skinny-ski gear.
Start preparing for the season at REI's Labor Day Sale
Cover up with these long-sleeved women's shirts and pants
Trail maps of your favorite mountains to hang on your wall.
Each March, Outside and Backcountry team up to test next season’s backcountry skis, boots, and bindings, the best of which end up in each magazine’s winter Buyer’s Guide
We asked a group of pro outdoor athletes how they deal with conditions that can swing from sunny and warm to cold and dreary in an instant
A group of Outside editors took advantage of a recent snowstorm to rip around on some of the newest designs for winter 2017-18
Advice from people whose lives depend on good organization
Everything you need to know to ensure you don't ruin your skis, boots, and kit before next season
One sliver of evidence? The number-one selling ski last winter was the women's Black Pearl, from Blizzard
It's been one of the snowiest winters in decades for much of the country. We called in expert help to find out which shovels are best for clearing it all away.
We break down the differences between various off-the-grid communication devices. Getting the right one could save your life.
These bibs are the missing piece to your spring skiing outfit.
This is a snowmobile for four
Three brands committing major R&D to making their ski boots fit and perform for women
These should all get lots of use from November through May
We asked the pros on scene at this year's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Demo Day what they always have with them for a day of skiing
In an effort to expand their market, Crescent Moon created an all-foam snowshoe called the Eva which technical but user-friendly. With this new product, Crescent Moon took home one of our Gear of the Show Awards.
This helmet has superior fit and protection capabilities.
With an upgraded toe release combined with a traditional alpine heel, this binding has exceptional power transmission. We're excited to give the Fritschi Techton 12 binding a Gear of the Show award.
Watch to find out what we loved about the new Blizzard Quattro RX ski.
The new Dynastar Speed Zone 12 TI stood out for its innovative sidewall construction and ability to rip down groomers at high speeds.
The DPS Wailer 106 and Zelda 106 were standouts at our ski test, handling everything from groomers to tree runs with ease.
Skis aren't the only way you can exploit gravity and snow
Throughout winter, regional avalanche forecasters rank the danger level in the backcountry, but a new study found they can sometimes disagree dramatically on snowpack conditions
Need some advice on what to buy the adventurer in your circle? We have you covered.
The DPS Wailer 112 RPC 2.0 ski is damper than its predecessor yet still light and quick on the uphill, making it one of our favorites for winter 2017.
Watch to find out what we loved about the latest iteration of Rossignol's Experience 88.
We were excited to test out the Atomic Backland 109 skis, and they didn’t disappoint. We loved the tapered tips and fun performance in fresh powder.
We had a lot of fun skiing the Blizzard Zero G 108 skis, and found them ideal for backcountry touring.
It's not just about looking cool—these guidelines will also ensure that you'll be safe
The DPS Zelda 106 Pure3 is one of our top picks for women’s skis thanks to its powder performance and versatility.
The Women’s Volkl 100Eight earned high praise for handling both deep powder and crud with ease.
The La Sportiva Vapor Float skis are incredibly light and proved ideal for touring and powder skiing.
In October, Newell Brands put the beloved U.S. ski manufacturer up for sale. What happens next could affect the rest of the industry.
Snow is finally starting to dust the mountains, which means it’s time to get our skis prepped for the season. Our resident ski waxing expert, Brad Rassler, is here to walk you through the process of cleaning and waxing your skis.
These preseason events can be overwhelming. Here are some simple suggestions for how to get what you need.
Presenting our favorites from the annual test in Crested Butte, Colorado
The best planks from Outside's annual test in Snowbird, Utah, are engineered for big fun.
And Ortovox will help incentivize you: it'll pay $75 for any old transceiver through a new gear-retirement program
The days are getting shorter. Here's the best gear to brighten your path.
Snowmakers do their jobs at night, in frigid temperatures, while handling heavy, cumbersome equipment. Which means they need gear they can rely on.
Watch to see our editors’ four favorite items from the Winter Buyer’s Guide.
Boots don’t have to be torture devices. Here’s what to look for when buying your next pair—plus seven of our favorites.
Superior setups for heading beyond the ropes.
The race is on to create the perfect beyond-the-ropes setup.
Our testers whittled a field of 132 down to ten. Now shut up and ski.
Michael Lish and Kristin Broumas of Community Skis design custom skis out of a hand-built tiny home workshop.
Our nation's lifts are at the breaking point. We spent months researching past accidents and aging infrastructure—and found that it's time to act in order to avoid catastrophic failure.