Did you hear? It’s snowing in the West. Ski season is near—we might even have lifts spinning by the end of the month. With all of this excitement in the air, it’s time to think seriously about your ...

The Climate Prediction Center has predicted a 100 percent chance of El Niño until at least the January to March timeframe There is a greater than 90 percent chance of a “very strong” El Niño. These ...

There are some ski trips you can pull off on a whim. Japan is not one of them. Between the long flight, the time change, the logistics of getting around, the language barrier, and the fact that you’ve ...

What to know: Our expert testers wore 36 helmets at resorts across North America and Europe as well as on backcountry ski tours. They crowned the Sweet Protection Switcher 2Vi MIPS as the best ski ...

Do we really trust Bode Miller, the man with the most unconventional but inarguably successful style in alpine racing, to make a ski for your average skier? As it turns out, being a genius innovator ...

Overview: Bootfitters, shop employees, industry pros, and freeride athletes tested more than 20 backcountry boots in the field on short tours, long tours, and inbounds laps to find the best boot for a ...

Much ado has been made recently about European ski trips costing less than vacationing at Western resorts (especially if you’re traveling from the East Coast). Providing you can find reasonable ...

A few years ago, a friend fell off his bike on the final descent of one of Crested Butte, Colo.’s storied trails. The hospital did some tests, took x-rays, and sent him home. Within 24 hours, he owed ...

What to know: Our lead tester has evaluated hundreds of ski jackets over the last decade. This winter, he and his testers named the Kühl The Defiant Shell the best men’s ski jacket overall for its ...

What to know: Women’s ski jackets usually fall into two categories—insulated or shell—providing different levels of warmth and layering options. Our expert testers named the Raide TourTech Shell the ...

Chris Benchetler has spent his career blurring the lines between skiing, art, and music. But his latest film, Mountains of the Moon, may be his most ambitious attempt yet. The movie pairs Benchetler’s ...