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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Snow Sports

The Outside Guide to Winter Sports

Snow Sports

The Secret to Better Ski Footage Isn’t a New Camera

These three proven camera mounts deliver stable footage, easy access, and angles that don’t all look the same.

Snow Sports

For Outdoor Moms, a Group Adventure Is Unlike Any Other Trip

The Tahoe avalanche claimed the lives of six mothers who bonded over their love the outdoors. A writer explains why mom group adventures play a crucial role in her own community.

Snow Sports

Lindsey Vonn Says She Almost Lost Her Leg After Her Olympics Crash

The 41-year-old downhill racer says she suffered a painful medical situation following her traumatic crash, and that the quick work of a surgeon prevented an amputation.