

In Quebec's Chic-Choc Mountains, Wild Winter Adventure Awaits
Seeking late-season snowfall, our writer headed to Eastern Canada for a joyous week of snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and maple syrup tastings.

Exploring Chamonix With France's Most Fearless Ski Patrollers
A hands-on visit with the French mountaineering experts that manage avalanches, rescue stranded riders, and teach young dogs old tricks in the valley

Glacier Glasses Guide: History, How They Work & The 10 Best to Trust in the Wild
Designed to protect eyes from the extreme solar radiation at high altitudes and UV reflections from snow, glacier glasses make function look stylish

36 Hours at the New Snow Peak Campfield, a Dream PNW Campground Compound
A first hand look at the Japanese outfitter's debut North American campground, featuring campsite and micro cabin rentals, an onsen-like spa & more

Snow Peak Debuts PFC-free Gore-Tex Rain Collection for Modern Outdoorists
The Japanese outfitter releases a head-to-toe capsule of weatherproof apparel designed in its signature minimalist aesthetic

Trying Smith's 3D Printed Ski & Snowboard Goggles to See If They're Worth the Hype
A hands-on test of Smith's recently expanded line of custom-made, 3D printed goggles with the Squad and Squad XL

Black Crows Explores Japan's Abandoned Ski Resorts With New Film & Gear
Archival footage and interviews reveal that Japan's dreamy ski scene might've peaked decades ago

A New Brand Called Raide Just Made One of the Best Backcountry Ski Packs Ever
After stints at SpaceX and The North Face, the Colorado-based company's founder has turned to solving design problems with mountain gear

How Hyperlite Mountain Gear Used Pro Insight to Make the Ultimate Ski Pack
Insights from a lifetime of skiing and a quest to descend the biggest lines in North America helped the skier and brand make the end-all bag

Meet the Upstart Insurance Company Covering Adventure Lovers for Just $90/Year
With partners like Ikon Pass, USA Cycling, and American Mountain Guide Association, Spot offers otherwise healthy outdoorists full coverage for cheap

11 Best Waterproof Tote Bags for Hauling Camping Gear, Groceries & More
Our top picks for stylish waterproof and functional carryalls for hauling goods to and from the campsite, ski resort, beach, farmer's market, etc

The 14 Best Designed Outdoor Chairs for Sitting Around a Fire Pit
Because fireside relaxation is an integral part of outdoor life, and you (and your fire pit) deserve the best chairs to enjoy it

Photo Essay: Powder & Rails at Brighton Resort's 2023 Vans Hi-Standard Series
A visual recap of the style-focused snowboard contest, where 32 of the most creative international pros competed for $20,000+ in equal prize money

Our Own Two Feet Is a Human-Powered, Carbon-Neutral Take on the Unusual Shred Flick
Filmed throughout British Columbia, this unique short film by Big Mountain Media documents a long winter of friendship and adventure in the mountains

8 Ultralight Titanium Water Bottles for Use on the Trail and at Home
Single and double wall bottles for staying hydrated at home, around town, and on the trail

Hyperlite Mountain Gear's New Backcountry Ski Pack Is the First of Its Kind
Using extensive experience making ultralight backpacking gear, the Maine-based brand's new 55L backcountry bag expertly balances form and function

19 Film Photos Show Life As a Local in the Mountains of Northern Vermont
Reflecting on 25 years spent snowboarding in, on, and around the dense forests of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's tallest Peak

Rumpl & Snow Peak Release Fire-Resistant Camp Blanket Collab
Japan's Takibi specialists team up with the OG outdoor blanket maker for a special collab that keeps flying sparks and embers at bay

Lightweight Snowshoes Designed to Keep Trail Runners Moving All Winter Long
Running specialists Janji tap Vermont's Dion for unisex collab snowshoe made to move fast in the snow

Mine77 Blurs the Line Between Streetwear and Snowboarding with New Winter Collection
Timi Burton carries on his late father's vision with tie-dye, corduroy, and puffy slippers

These New Artist Collab Skis & Snowboards Hope to Help Diversify the Backcountry
The artwork covered capsule collection of backcountry specific skis and snowboards pledges a portion of sales to fund scholarships for BIPOC shredders

The Best New High-Tech Down Outerwear from Japan's Goldwin
Three key pieces combine Gore-Tex and ceramic-embedded down in high-tech and highly refined insulated outerwear for serious winter weather

Vans Releases New Gore-Tex Sneaker Built for Cold Weather Adventure
Insulated and waterproof, these rugged sneaker boots are ready to trudge through fall and winter on the coast and in the mountains

12 Photos Capture the Coldest Month on Quebec's Remote Magdalen Islands
Photographer Alex Strohl shares a dozen stunning images from the ice covered archipelago off Canada's eastern Atlantic coast