If you need something new to enhance your trip down the mountain, check out some of these items to round out your ski and snowboard gear.

Tired of long lift lines, crowded trails, and mediocre powder conditions? Perhaps heli-skiing is for you. Heli-skiing is an extreme sport that involves skiing or snowboarding in remote, backcountry areas accessed by helicopter.   If you’ve never been heli-skiing, here’s what to expect. First, you journey in a small helicopter with room for around six people. [...]

Just last week, two backcountry tourers narrowly escaped an avalanche on Mt. Washington. A few days later, a 46-year-old skier was killed by an avalanche in Deschutes County, Oregon. His death brought this season’s avalanche fatality count to 14, shocking the local community and leaving many to wonder: Are deadly avalanches are getting more frequent? [...]

If you’ve been backcountry skiing, you may have seen dogs bounding after their owners on the slopes. Maybe you’ve even seen ski patrol dogs at work at the resort. But a cat? Carving turns?  These days, more people are bringing their cats with them on outdoor adventures, said Canadian skier and cat dad James Eastham [...]

Ysolt Usigan Ready to make a serious statement on the slopes this season? Even better, want a low effort look that comes together (and keeps you toasty) with one big zip? Retro-inspired ski suits are where it’s at this year — with options both high and low to fit every powder-chaser’s budget.  Retro Rainbow Snow [...]

Skiing and snowboarding are addictive winter hobbies — once you get a taste, you’ll want to hit the slopes as often as you can manage. For many of us, it can also be dependent on how often our bank accounts can manage. These days, buying a lift ticket day for a major resort like Vail, [...]

Cross-country skiing is a favorite winter pastime for several reasons. First, it’s great for beginners. Second, there is also a relatively barrier to entry. Third, it is for all ages. Combined, and you can be out and enjoying the snowy landscape in no time. Grab your family and friends, and we’ll get you the info [...]

What’s a skier to do when he’s forced to cancel his trip because he’s stuck at home? If you’re Philipp Klein, you put your creative cap on and make a skiing video without leaving your bedroom. After many hours of effort and the magic of stop animation, he ended up with one of the most [...]

Skiing on a continent covered in ice and snow, without a single person will get mixed reactions. For those who prefer not to venture far from ski lifts it seems unthinkable. However, for people who enjoy taking on the backcountry and exploring the wilderness, it’s the dream. With equipment advancing and more and more skiers [...]

Over 2 million people visit this coastal mountain area in British Columbia Canada. Here are 13 cool things to see and do in Whistler.