The Snow Gear We’re Loving Right Now Drew Zieff|January 9, 2023 We gathered our favorite cold-weather skiing and snowboarding products to create the ideal setup for the occasion.
Everything to Know about Machine-Made Snow (Just Don’t Call It Fake) Elissa Garay|November 22, 2022 As global temperatures rise and less snow falls annually, the winter sports season shortens. It's bad news for snowboarders, skiers and resorts alike, but is snowmaking the answer?
Can I Get Sunburned In Winter? REI Staff|January 24, 2022 Our experts bust 19 myths about the fourth season.
Good Gear: Arbor Collective Celebrates 25 Years of Sustainability Drew Zieff|February 3, 2021 Arbor has been crafting snowboards with Mother Earth in mind since 1995—before going green was hip. Twenty-five years later, the board builder returns to its roots, ensuring that its next moves are in sync with its environmental mission.
Numb Fingers and Toes? It’s Not Frostbite, But Raynaud’s Can Still Be a Pain to Deal With Ken Knapp|October 12, 2020 Raynaud’s syndrome, where fingers turn white and get numb, is uncomfortable. Learn the causes and ways to manage it during your outdoor activities.
Good Gear: Splitboards That Bring People Together Drew Zieff|April 16, 2020 For surging snowboard brand Weston, giving back and growth go hand in hand.
Remembering the Father of Snowboarding Dave Zook|November 26, 2019 Jake Burton Carpenter loved riding so much that he brought the sport worldwide.
Understanding Goggle Lens Colors Aaron Potvin|October 18, 2019 Goggles can make or break a day on the slopes. We help you find the right goggle lens color for your skiing or riding conditions.
For a Disease Often Triggered by Stress, Two Adventurers Find Solace in the Outdoors Emily Hopcian|December 6, 2018 Epilepsy is a neurological condition marked by unprovoked, recurrent seizures. These two athletes are continuing to pursue a life outdoors with epilepsy.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Kimmy Fasani Shelby Stanger|March 7, 2018 Kimmy Fasani on confronting fear, going big and getting paid to eat cookies and snowboard. Kimmy Fasani is a well-respected athlete, ...
Climate Change Threatens $11.3 Billion Snowsports Industry, Protect Our Winters Report Says Michelle Flandreau|February 22, 2018 The winter sports tourism industry in the U.S. added $11.3 billion in economic value and supported more than 191,000 jobs in the winter season of 2015–2016, according to a new report from Protect Our Winters (POW). But warmer winters and decreased snowfall “threaten the livelihood of an entire industry."
Why You Need to Wax Your Skis or Snowboard Ken Knapp|February 21, 2018 If you’ve ever wondered why you need to wax your skis or snowboard, we can help. Learn how wax adds speed, what else it does and get waxing advice.
