Snow Sports
ArchiveKaj Zackrisson and Mike Douglas search for powder in Switzerland–using only trains for transport.
So in the interest of setting them up for success (in the words of outdoor education experts at the National Outdoor Leadership School), best not to push two agendas at once. Better to wait for the next bluebird day for ski…
Harold Camping was wrong—twice—about 2011 ushering in the end of days, but the year certainly had its share of environmental catastrophes. Thankfully, there were a few glimmers of hope, as well.
The latest episode shows freestyle skiing’s latest tricks. Filmed in black, white, and slow motion.
From drama in the Greater Ranges to cutting-edge bouldering problems, 2011 was a great year for climbing. We pick the top ten ascents of the past 12 months.
From the world’s most fuel-efficient commercial plane to foreign economic collapses to a cloud-tickling hotel, the biggest adventure travel stories this year
Despite Hillary Clinton's visit amid reports of political reforms, Burma's government is still waging war against its citizens. ROWAN JACOBSEN speaks with photojournalist Ryan Libre, who has documented the Kachin people for four years.
My winter boots are showing their age and are no longer waterproof. I would like my new pair to be versatile, but the most important thing is keeping my toes warm. Any recommendations?
Struggling to find a gift for the guy who has everything? Or perhaps you've been an exceptionally good boy this year, and you'd like to reward yourself. Either way, we rounded up a few of our favorite things, price be damned. A word of caution: while the list starts out…
If you’re like me, you probably still have some holes (ahem, a lot of holes?) to fill on your holiday shopping list. Have no fear: There’s still time to score the season’s most coveted loot for little rippers, naughty or nice. Icebreaker Bodyfit Base Layers …
Cinematographer Curt Morgan joins up with the Camp 4 Collective to tell the behind the scenes story of a shoot high in Wyomings Tetons.
In 2009, while training for the 2010 Winter Olympics, snowboarder Kevin Pearce hit his head on the lip of a halfpipe and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Doctors were not sure he'd wake up from a coma, much less walk or talk again.
Wondering what to get the favorite women in your life for the holidays? We’ve honed in on the best holiday gifts for your better half, whether she's a shredder, cyclist, or simply likes to stay warm. Nobis Farrah hat: If you're going to get her a warm hat, get her…
Outside picks the essentials for January, including the Patagonia Reversible Flannel jacket.
Outside picks the essentials for January, including the Westcomb Switch LT Hoody.
Jordan Manley and four other skiers spent three weeks riding big lines on Canada’s remote Baffin Island. Turns out, it’s one of the most spectacular regions on earth,…
I feel guilty about the environmental impact of skiing at a resort—given the energy consumption of the chairlifts and grooming machines, not to mention the snowmaking. What are the most eco-friendly ski resorts?
A crew of Bosnian snowboarders want to restore their capital's war-ravaged Olympic resorts to international glory, and a burgeoning adventure-travel scene just might make it possible. Dimiter Kenarov boot-packs to the world's gnarliest lift line.
We've always been a big fan of La Sportiva's footwear. Its running shoes, climbing shoes, and technical boots have consistently earned praise and awards here at Outside, including a Radical Design Award this fall for the company's $3000 Stratos randonee ski…
When I ski or engage in other outdoor winter sports, my hands get cold–really cold. Any suggestions for a fix?
Start off 2012 right, with a trip to one of the world’s wildest destinations
Our favorite frontier for 2012? The surreal, gradually opening Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
Outside picks the essentials for January, including the Icebreaker Oasis Crewe Razor Shirt.
A simple ode to Alta, what many skiers consider the resort in the world.
Starting with a single Alaskan Husky named Derby, Kenth Fjellborg built a dogsled-touring empire that attracts 5,000 would-be mushers a year to a frozen patch of tundra 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle. And he's not afraid to yell at you in bad words.
JP Auclair throws backflips, rides stairs, and gaps trucks in the streets of B.C. for his segment in Sherpa Cinema‘s latest film, All.I.Can.
You could take off your gloves, unfold the resort map, and figure out where you're going—or where you want to go. Or you could peel back your jacket cuff and peek at your altimeter. Or you could get all that info without even taking your eyes off the fall line.
La Niña means a long, hard winter—just how we like it. Take advantage by basing yourself at one of these nine Outside-approved adventure lodges.
Watch Anson Fogel's award-winning documentary short about the first winter ascent of the 8,000-meter peak Gasherbrum II
You like to read product reviews and news online. You research the hell out of every purchase. Here’s what you should have bookmarked.
Red Bull's Crashed Ice is a physical mashup of hockey and snowboardcross held on a downhill ice rink. We talk to the one of the stars of the fledgling sport.
Tired of waiting in long lift lines at ski resorts? For a few thousand dollars, you could have the place to yourself.
You can watch the full version of Xavier De La Rue and TimeLine Production’s latest snowboarding epic, This Is My Winter, at TimelineMissions.com.
In our December issue, we feature Amy Purdy as one of the planet's most powerful innovators. Eleven years ago, Purdy lost her legs after getting…
Greg Hill returns to Washington’s Mt. Rainier to confront the mountain that kicked off his skiing career and ski the classic Fear Finger.
Pro skiers Cody Townsend, Mark Amba, and the crew of Salomon Freeski TV hit up chest-deep powder at Washington’s Steven’s Pass.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 gift guide, including the Lib Tech C2BTX snowboard.
So you're shopping for someone who shuns modern technology? This rugged, timeless gear is sure to be a hit.
I want to learn to ski off-piste this winter. Are there any resort ski schools that can teach me?
This past weekend, skier Jamie Pierre died in an avalanche in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon. Known instabilities in the snowpack had been brushed aside by dozens of experienced skiers in the area that day, but these layers could persist for the whole season. How well can avalanche experts predict slides for the rest of the season based on these conditions?
Cross-country skiing is among the world's great human-powered modes of movement. Whether you ski classic or skate, here’s the gear you’ll need to get started.
Have kids, will heli-ski: the Cummings in AK [Dean Cummings] Last week I posted highlights from my interview with world champion extreme skier Dean Cummings, who lives in Valdez, Alaska, with his wife and two kids. Naturally you’d think that if…
Love the idea of modeling, but don't have time for the agents, the makeup trailers, the long days on set in Hollywood? Send in a photo of yourself stripped down to your favorite Smartwool layer and a one sentence write up of what inspired you to do…
Senior editor Grayson Schaffer heads to Colorado’s C.S. Irwin Lodge for some cat skiing outside of the classic Crested Butte Mountain Resort. …
Five years after retiring from the NFL, former Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe is jumping on a rising trend and building his own line of bespoke skis
In the world of big mountain skiing, Dean Cummings is a legend. He was the captain of the US Freestyle Ski Team, has hundreds of first descents to his name, has been featured in dozens of ski films and shows, and for years was…
In 2004, freeskier Josh Dueck was paralyzed from the waist down. Watch Dueck hit 15-foot cliffs in B.C.’s backcountry in this inspirational story from Salomon TV.
Jeremy Jones gets into some “bottomless epic pow” in Japan. Behind the scenes of TGR’s latest film, Further.
With La Niña back and the East Coast on a five-year blizzard streak, we devised the ultimate ski calendar to help you and your family take advantage. From a boot-deep New England Thanksgiving through spring-break corn snow in the Southwest, the outlook is decidedly epic.
Skier Greg Hill returns to the mountain that started his ski-mountaineering career: Washington’s Mt. Rainier.
The 29-year-old cinematographer and alpinist talks about bagging the first ascent of GII in winter and the making of Cold
The first woman to make a feature film on Everest talks about spending 40 Days at Base Camp
Climber Freddie Wilkinson talks to us about the unsung heroes he found while writing One Mountain, Thousand Summits
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Line Celebrity 100 skis.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Black Diamond Cayenne gloves
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Salomon F4.0 snowboard boots.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Salomon Quest 30 pack
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Pro-Tec B2 Snow helmet.
You're ready to act on those good intentions, but how do you know the organizations you're backing deserve your trust? Here are the 30 best—smartly managed groups with transparent financials, efficient spending, and track records of on-the-ground success.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the K2 Rescue Shovel Plus.
The Titanium Smartphones can handle shock and dust, or so Motorola claims. Editor Sam Moulton and Intern Dave put the phones to the test.
Former U.S. Ski Team moguls skier and director of K2's Backcountry Ski division Mike Hattrup picks his favorite mountains
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Rossignol Super 7 Skis.
The 1964 Olympic silver medalist picks his favorite ski mountains
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Marker Duke bindings
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Black Diamond Custom boots
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Volkl Nunataq skis
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Moving Comfort Rebound Racer Bra.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Canada Goose HyBridge Lite jacket
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Saucony ProGrid Outlaw.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Arnette Mercenary goggles.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Merrell Wilderness Canyon boot.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Arbor Swoon Board.