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This new powder ski from Faction is for hard-chargers who don’t shy away from the steep and deep
This tough bird won’t let you down when the pow turns to crud
This perennial favorite didn’t win any awards this year, but testers still love it for its backbone and dependability
The best women’s powder ski of the year is one heck of a fun ride
If you’re an expert ripper looking for a ski that can keep up with you in the deep stuff, this is your ski
This year’s most playful wide all-mountain ski also eats crud for breakfast
If you’re looking for an all-mountain ski that can also carve up a storm, look no further
The runner-up in the women’s all-mountain category is a universal crowd pleaser
A true frontside ski made for all levels of skiers to improve their carving prowess
This accessible all-mountain tool for ladies earned high marks in versatility and quickness
It’s not the lightest backcountry option out there, but if you’re plowing through backcountry crud, this is the ski you want underfoot
A no-nonsense ski for ladies who don’t shy away from big mountain lines
If you like playful powder planks (who doesn’t), check out this energetic ski
Super-stable planks for strong skiers who know how to steer a ski
A ski that likes to stay on-piste for skiers who like to do the same
The runner-up in the women’s powder category is a force to be reckoned with
Featuring tech inserts, rubber soles, and hike-modes with plenty of range of motion, these boots make short work of long, uphill slogs
Truly a ski for everyone, in all conditions, wherever you ski
It’s not a backcountry powder plank, but it sure is quick in steep, technical terrain
This quick and reliable backcountry ski for ladies gets the job done on all but the deepest of days
This year’s category winner makes everyone who skis it feel like a star
A lightweight free-touring ski with a moderate waist, the Escaper W 97 Nano is a versatile backcountry ski for ladies who charge no matter the conditions
We challenge you to find a more playful and responsive backcountry ski than this
This ski was voted the most playful ski among this year’s crop of women’s all-mountain skis
The greatest of all time may not hold the lead until the final stage. But she’s loving every minute in the yellow jersey.
There’s a lot more to these bottoms than meets the eye
Don’t be afraid to sweat it out in these running pieces
Amy McCulloch went to the Himalayas looking for adventure. She came back with an idea for an epic novel.
Kathryn Miles’s new book, ‘Trailed,’ investigates the killings of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans in Shenandoah National Park 25 years ago—and asks difficult questions about safety in nature
To become one of those people who joyfully hikes, bikes, and skis in the nude, she’d have to train for it
Score sunglasses, fire pits, water bottles, and more at a discount until midnight tonight
In their recent release, Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery push back against conditions that curtail the running careers of young women, with stories from 50 who’ve made it
In the ten years since she published her memoir about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, her life has changed dramatically—and so has the trail itself
When Maggie Shipstead set out to report on women-only expedition travel, she was driven by a desire to learn new skills in a low-bro-factor environment. But six days exploring Alaska with the state’s first woman-owned adventure outfitter turned out to be regenerative in ways she didn’t expect.
I own a men’s Fitz Roy puffy that doesn’t really fit and got damaged by hot grease during a campout. Here’s why it’s my most treasured clothing possession.
Change offered an elite athlete an opportunity to better understand herself—and what she still wants from her sport
For decades, Deep Springs College in California resisted the push to go coed. But even though women are now allowed to attend, it still holds on to the past.
The apparel and accessories we loved for exercising at home
Stock up for fall adventures with these killer deals on gear we’ve tested in the field
With an innovative hipbelt and pockets (almost) everywhere I need them, this backpack is a quiver killer for multiday treks
Merino wicks moisture, dries quickly, and is comfortable against the skin. These are my favorite pieces to sweat in.
Two versatile, go-anywhere dresses that are practical before all else
With summer here, we’re getting back into ambitious recreation, and that means a return to grit, sweat, and serious post-fun scrubbing. Cleanliness connoisseur Danielle Sepulveres explains how these wetdowns can create memories all their own.
As the number one female street skateboarder in the country, Duran hopes to inspire more people to try the sport
After her prestigious corporate job nearly destroyed her, Melinda Spooner found her path forward by getting way, way out there
Since Mary Cain spoke out about the Nike Oregon Project in 2019, a growing wave of young runners have come forward with their own allegations of negligent coaching and toxic team cultures across the sport
Every woman who hikes has been the target of mansplaining—and outdoor writers and editors are no exception
She started her career in fashion, and didn't start running until she was 20. Now she crafts women's athletic apparel.
What you need for pushing hard and feeling good afterward
Cast in comfort, even on the hottest days and most remote streams
Cool clothing for quick laps and high-mileage days
After experiencing loss, a new mother races through grief at the edge of the world
This isn’t just a film about three best friends riding bikes in Silverton, Colorado. It’s the story of everything that happens in between.
‘Girls Gotta Eat Dirt’ isn’t your typical #inspirational stoke video
Finding hiking pants for my curvy body was a lifelong struggle, until I tried Fjällräven’s High Coast Lite trousers
By the age of 14, girls are dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys. Athlete Jaime Hill is working to keep girls inspired.
Keep the adventures going through the changing seasons with these smart staples
Nasty weather shouldn't stop you from getting your run in. Here's what kept our testers warm and comfortable.
Exercise outdoors all winter long with these essentials
Head to happy hour in warmth and style
An urban food writer chases deer in the backcountry with two of Instagram’s female hunting stars—and comes home transformed
Title Nine made its Round Trip collection for travel, but we've found new uses for it in the COVID era
A new school of social-media influencers are giving hunting a fresh and decidedly female face. Our writer joins two rising stars of “huntstagram” in the Arizona backcountry to chase mule deer for her first time—and see if she can stomach what it takes to be an omnivore.