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Snow Sports

“The West Looks like a Better Bet.” A Forecaster on the Coming Super El Niño.

AccuWeather forecasters predict feet of snow for parts of the West, while warm storms and rain could leave the Northeast and Pacific Northwest dry.

Ella CobbOctober 16, 2026

Exploration & Survival

“It’s a Magical Thing.” Why Face Glitter Is Having a Moment in Outdoor Culture.

If you've sat on a chairlift, floated a river, or competed in a running race, you’ve probably seen scores of people adorned with face glitter. Contributor Kylie Mohr explains why athletes and enthusiasts love to sparkle.

Kylie MohrSeptember 28, 20261

Snow Sports

These 7 Unsung Ski Towns Still Have Real Mountain Soul

Forget long lift lines and $250 pass prices. These unsung mountain hubs offer uncrowded powder, deep local culture, and authentic ski-town soul.

Samantha BermanSeptember 21, 2026

Culture

What’s It Actually Like to Ski at the Yellowstone Club? I Asked the Dirtbags Who Got In Before Taylor and Travis.

Forget the celebrity honeymoon. Non-billionaire skiers who somehow scored an invitation to America's most exclusive ski community spill the tea.

Sierra ShaferAugust 25, 2026

Snow Sports

The Farmers’ Almanac Just Weighed In on the Winter Forecast We’ve All Been Watching

The forecast is far from a lock, but it gives skiers another reason to start obsessing over this winter.

Samantha BermanAugust 17, 2026

Environment

I Fell in Love with Maverick Mountain, a Single-Chair Ski Hill in Montana. Watching It Burn Breaks My Heart.

As the Sand Creek Fire sweeps through Beaverhead County, associate editor Madison Dapcevich reflects on her time skiing at the unpretentious, single-chair paradise that epitomized Big Sky Country's independent ski culture.

Madison DapcevichAugust 13, 2026

South America

Summer Skiing? Right Now the Andes Ski Resorts Have the Best Snow We've Seen in Decades.

The U.S. ski season was a bust, but the Andes are getting hammered right now with their biggest snowstorms in decades. Our Chile-based contributor shares an inside look at the ultimate summer powder chase, and how these legendary resorts offer a bucket-list ski paradise well into October.

Mark JohansonJuly 31, 20261

Snow Sports

Remembering Gee Pierrel, the Brilliant Ski Mountaineer Who Conquered the Impossible

The French alpinist was known for daring first descents on some of the world’s steepest faces.

Jake SternJune 25, 2026

Books & Media

TikTokers Are Freezing Their Shoes in Ice and Skiing on Grass. So I Had to Try It.

I tested the viral social media stunt of ice-shoe-skiing, where teens glide down grassy hills on blocks of ice. It was actually thrilling; here's how you can do it at home.

Blair BravermanMay 4, 20261

Apparel

Why Patagonia's 20-Gram Ultralight Midlayer Is Rewriting Ski Layering Rules

A new breed of lighter, more breathable midlayers is replacing your beloved insulated hoodie.

Jakob SchillerMarch 19, 2026

Snow Sports

He Was Buried Alive in the 2010 Earthquake. Now He’s Haiti’s First-Ever Winter Paralympian.

After losing his leg in the country's 2010 earthquake, Ralf Etienne has become the first Haitian Winter Paralympian, and the first Caribbean standing Para-alpine skier in the history of the Games.

Kathleen RellihanMarch 15, 2026

North America

In an Era of Social Tension, This Year’s Black Ski Summit Felt More Vital Than Ever

In a time of national tension, the world’s largest gathering of Black skiers is finding power in the powder. This year’s summit wasn't just a ski trip—it was a defiant, unapologetic celebration of resilience and Black excellence.

James Edward MillsMarch 16, 20264

Snow Sports

The Megastorm Skiers Have Been Waiting For Is Finally Here. How Will Your State Stack Up?

For the first time in months, many Americans woke up ahead of the weekend to an absolute dumping of snow. Outside spoke with two meteorologists to find out who is going to get the most snow where.

Madison DapcevichMarch 13, 2026

Snow Sports

The Surprising Joy of Staying a Beginner Forever

After two decades away from the slopes, I've decided that smaller hills and lower stakes are surprisingly rewarding.

Blair BravermanMarch 11, 20266

Books & Media

The Joy (and Agony) of Skiing, Surfing, and Climbing in the Dead of Night, with Chris Benchetler

The 'Mountains on the Moon' Director on why he never shies away from doing the hard thing

March 11, 2026

Travel Advice

What European Mountain Guides Wish American Skiers Knew

We spoke with European mountain guides about what they really think of American skiers, plus their tips for having the best day ever.

Sergei PoljakMarch 7, 2026

Apparel

I’m from Alaska, and I Know Cold. These Are My Favorite “Hot Girl” Ski Jackets.

We tested the best puffies for when you want to look cute on the slopes but also, you know, not freeze your butt off.

Madison DapcevichFebruary 28, 2026

Snow Sports

Heli-Skiing in California Seemed Like a Pipe Dream. Then These Two Guys Showed Up.

Two ski industry mavericks believe they’ve discovered the secret of operating a heli-skiing business in the Golden State, where red tape, finicky snowfall, and plenty of danger have torpedoed past operations

Brent RoseFebruary 28, 20261

Snow Sports

Watch the Heart-Stopping Moment Two Skiers Dig Out a Third Buried in Snow

While plowing through waist-deep powder in California, two skiers came across a third buried below the surface. Their quick thinking likely saved the man’s life.

Madison DapcevichFebruary 26, 20261

Snow Sports

I Tested This Clever Bootfitter's Invention for Keeping Toes Warm—and Now Won't Hit the Slopes Without Them

Bootcaps, low-tech toe wraps for your ski boots, add a crucial 20 degrees of warmth to keep you on the mountain all day.

Jakob SchillerFebruary 25, 20268

Skiing

Latest Stories

“The West Looks like a Better Bet.” A Forecaster on the Coming Super El Niño.

“It’s a Magical Thing.” Why Face Glitter Is Having a Moment in Outdoor Culture.

These 7 Unsung Ski Towns Still Have Real Mountain Soul

What’s It Actually Like to Ski at the Yellowstone Club? I Asked the Dirtbags Who Got In Before Taylor and Travis.

The Farmers’ Almanac Just Weighed In on the Winter Forecast We’ve All Been Watching

I Fell in Love with Maverick Mountain, a Single-Chair Ski Hill in Montana. Watching It Burn Breaks My Heart.

Summer Skiing? Right Now the Andes Ski Resorts Have the Best Snow We've Seen in Decades.

Remembering Gee Pierrel, the Brilliant Ski Mountaineer Who Conquered the Impossible

TikTokers Are Freezing Their Shoes in Ice and Skiing on Grass. So I Had to Try It.

Why Patagonia's 20-Gram Ultralight Midlayer Is Rewriting Ski Layering Rules

He Was Buried Alive in the 2010 Earthquake. Now He’s Haiti’s First-Ever Winter Paralympian.

In an Era of Social Tension, This Year’s Black Ski Summit Felt More Vital Than Ever

The Megastorm Skiers Have Been Waiting For Is Finally Here. How Will Your State Stack Up?

The Surprising Joy of Staying a Beginner Forever

The Joy (and Agony) of Skiing, Surfing, and Climbing in the Dead of Night, with Chris Benchetler

What European Mountain Guides Wish American Skiers Knew

I’m from Alaska, and I Know Cold. These Are My Favorite “Hot Girl” Ski Jackets.

Heli-Skiing in California Seemed Like a Pipe Dream. Then These Two Guys Showed Up.

Watch the Heart-Stopping Moment Two Skiers Dig Out a Third Buried in Snow

I Tested This Clever Bootfitter's Invention for Keeping Toes Warm—and Now Won't Hit the Slopes Without Them

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