Speedgoat—the Toughest 50k in the USA
Saturday, the toughest 50k in the U.S. is going down at Snowbird Ski Resort. It's called the Speedgoat, and Karl Meltzer (who's won more 100-mile trail races than anyone) is once again hosting the...
View ArticlePreview: 2014-2015 Armada Invictus
Armada built its brand making fun, playful skis like the JJ. But with the new Invictus, Armada is looking to dominate a different category, too: the directional charger.
View ArticlePreview: 2014-2015 LINE Magnum Opus
Eric Pollard has created a new version of his super playful, surprisingly versatile pro model. Meet the LINE Magnum Opus.
View Article2014-2015 Atomic Automatic 109
The new Atomic Automatic 109 has a lot of qualities that helped make the original Automatic a popular ski. It's light and quick, but fares surprisingly well in challenging conditions.
View Article2014-2015 Armada Invictus
Unlike anything Armada has made before, the new Invictus is a directional all-mountain ski with a stout, big-mountain feel.
View Article2014-2015 Line Magnum Opus
"I’ve never been on a ski that feels better than the new Line Magnum Opus for sending tricks into pow."
View ArticleArc’teryx Caden Jacket
The Arc’teryx Caden sets the standard for freeride-oriented shells that offer a full set of features, great breathability, and outstanding protection in harsh conditions.
View ArticleSmith I/O7 Goggle
The new Smith I/O7 offers some improvements over the original I/O goggle, but it's also pricier.
View Article2014-2015 Atomic Theory
The Atomic Theory provides an attractive blend of stability, predictability, and forgiveness all at a very good price.
View ArticlePatagonia Nano Air Hoody
Best midlayer ever? No, that depends on what you’re doing. Most comfortable, breathable, and versatile midlayer? It might be the Patagonia Nano Air.
View ArticleSkiing 101: The Best Skis for Beginners
There's no such thing as a "beginner's ski," but there are skis that are good for beginners. Here's our guide.
View ArticleWhy Blister is Different
Video: Blister's editor in chief talks about why Blister is different.
View ArticleFischer Vacuum Ranger Pro 13 & RC4 130
The Fischer Ranger Pro 13 Vacuum may have the most precise, snug, performance-oriented fit of any boot on the market while remaining genuinely comfortable, and offers outstanding downhill performance...
View Article2014-2015 Fischer Progressor 900
If you like the sound of a powerful, responsive ski for making aggressive, high-angle carves on groomers (both short and long), you’ll like the Fischer Progressor 900.
View ArticleScott LCG Goggle
The competition is stiff in the world of goggles with quick-change lenses, but there's a lot to like about the Scott LCG—including its price.
View Article2014-2015 Ski Logik Front Burner
The Ski Logik Front Burner is a specialized frontside tool that's great for those looking to make lots of short, dynamic turns and high-angle carves.
View Article2nd Look: Blizzard Peacemaker
The Blizzard Peacemaker and Moment PB&J are two of the most stable freestyle all-mountain skis we've tested, so we put them head-to-head.
View Article2014-2015 Whitedot Director
After 4 days on snow, the Whitedot Director is quite promising as another entry in the playful charger category.
View ArticleTopic of the Week: Ski Width, Weight, and “Quickness”
What's more of a factor when it comes to how quick a ski is, Width or Weight?
View ArticleHow to Think about Ski Length
In this Gear 101 article, we outline the factors that go into answering an important question when buying a new ski: Which length?
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