The backcountry looms large in the imagination of skiers everywhere. It’s beautiful, fearsome, and the last best place to ...

Winner of our Best Crossover award, Blizzard’s Zero G 96 climbs fast and charges hard. Redesigned for 2025-26, it’s a ...

Whether you're looking for a dedicated backcountry ski that strikes the perfect balance between weight and performance, a lightweight ski to charge up the biggest peaks, or a slackcountry ski that ...

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Once upon a time, backcountry skiing was a niche sport enjoyed by a select group of skiers viewed as “hardcore” or “extreme.” But that’s no longer the case. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, ...

Skis feel completely different depending on the binding. Think of it like driving a race car: racing slicks vs. all-weather ...

Powder days loom large in the lore of ski culture, so much so that savvy employers have started offering paid time off for employees to shred the slopes. But with lift lines lengthening and headline ...

The rugged Adirondacks center with vintage vibes has announced it won't open for the 2025-26 season, devastating backcountry ...

Visualize being at the summit of a ski resort on a bluebird powder day, surrounded by a glorious panorama filled with snowcapped peaks glistening in the distance. Now imagine you and a few ski buddies ...

Dialing in the perfect fit is never more important than in ski pants designed for touring. The last thing you want to be thinking about as you tackle variable conditions and mitigate safety issues is ...