October 11, 2023

  Winter adventure is complex by nature. As the weather gets rougher and less predictable, your gear list grows longer. Meanwhile, margins for error shrink. A good winter pack can keep up with the extra demand without faltering in treacherous terrain. Of course, that’s easier said than done. We sorted through 15 different packs to […]

  Your backpack is your command center in the mountains, and in winter conditions, it ensures operations run smoothly. The best backcountry skiing packs are roomy enough to fit all of your essentials while keeping them both organized and accessible in a tight package that feels comfortable as an extension of your body. We took

  We’ve all been there. You check the weather forecast in the morning—sun!—so you grab your favorite goggles with bright-light lenses and you’re out the door. But then the clouds unexpectedly roll in and suddenly, you’re skiing with reduced visibility, fumbling your way down the slope in what feels like a darkened closet. Related: The

  Nearly 20 years ago, my brother, Miles, crashed into a tree while skiing too fast down a slick run at Mammoth Mountain, California. I was skiing in front of him, and neither of us were wearing helmets. Ski patrol responded immediately, and Miles was air-lifted to the nearest trauma hospital, where he spent weeks

  High quality kids gear equals a higher likelihood that kids will have good times in the snow. Parents can get away with poorly made products in the summertime when the stakes aren’t as high, but they just can’t pull off a full day of playing in freezing temps if their kiddo doesn’t have gear