Pray for Snow – Appeasing the Norse God of Skiing Derek Hamilton|December 15, 2015 Kick off the snow season right with bonfires and roasted snack cakes and pray for snow. REI shares their yearly traditions with their members.
How to Survive the Shortest Day of the Year Whitney James|December 14, 2015 Maximize those daylight hours until winter solstice with these tips to survive the short winter daylight hours. Don't forget a headlamp and lots of layers.
Outdoor Winter Activities for the Family Gabe Grayum|December 10, 2015 Get outside hiking, skiing, camping and other outdoor winter activities with your family. Bring hot drinks and extra food and clothing!
Kick Off the Snow Season with a Ski Wax Party Ian Coble|December 7, 2015 Start the ski season by hosting a ski wax party with all your friends. Find a location, tune those ski and talk about the upcoming season plans.
Après Encounters: A Field Guide to North American Shotskis Adam Setzer|November 3, 2015 Enjoying a drink after a long day on the mountain is maybe just what you need. The big question is which type of shotski do you choose to celebrate.
Turns All Year: The Hunt for the Never-Ending Turn Jason Hummel|October 27, 2015 A brother duo finding snow wherever they can to continue a monthly tradition of skiing every month every year. Their count: 200 months with ski turns.
The Great Northwest American Powder Chase Grant Gunderson|October 22, 2015 Finding the best powder and ski conditions sometimes results in packing up the car and taking a road trip. Here is how Grant Gunderson finds snow.
Two Milliseconds That Could Save Your Life – A Step Forward In Helmet Design Tory Hayssen|October 19, 2015 Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) technology an innovative helmet technology. Learn how ski or snowboard helmets to integrates MIPS.
Don’t Wait! Book that Backcountry Ski Hut Ali Carr Troxell|September 22, 2015 Get excited for the ski season and start planning a winter getaway before all the good dates are gone. Check out some of our favorites.
Famous U.S. Summits: Grand Teton, Wyoming Brendan Leonard|June 11, 2015 Early pioneers climbed the Grand Teton, which is now a haven for climbers and skiers. This guide is a stepping stone to planning a Wyoming classic climb.
How to Store Winter Gear for the Season Jennifer Davis-Flynn|May 28, 2015 Guess what? You’re doing it wrong. Read this before you put away your skis and boots for the season.
Interview: Father & Daughter Expedition to Antarctica Berne Broudy|April 7, 2015 Mike Libecki, a National Geographic Explorer, takes his daughter on an expedition to Antarctica.
