From a Life-Altering Accident to Skiing Alaska’s Biggest Lines with Kai Jones Shelby Stanger|February 24, 2026 Kai Jones is one of the most talented young backcountry skiers in the U.S., turning professional at just 13 years old. In early 2023, he broke both of his legs in a backcountry skiing accident, spending months in a wheelchair and questioning whether he’d ever return to the sport. Last season marked a major comeback, as Kai became the youngest skier to descend the Otter Body route on Grand Teton and released multiple ski films that document his evolution as a big‑mountain skier.
Ski Mountaineering Through the Backcountry with Eric Carter Shelby Stanger|September 24, 2024 Transcript Eric Carter is an alpine athlete and endurance coach who discovered the niche sport of ski mountaineering, or "skimo," and nev...
Can I Get Sunburned In Winter? REI Staff|January 24, 2022 Our experts bust 19 myths about the fourth season.
Innovators: The (Ski) Boot Cobbler Devon O’Neil|February 13, 2020 Professional freeskier Eric Hjorleifson first made a name for himself, then some of the backcountry ski world’s greatest boots.
First Look: Our Favorite Ski Apparel and Accessories from Outdoor Retailer Lily Krass Ritter|February 7, 2020 We found jackets, bibs, goggles, an avalanche backpack and more at the Outdoor Retailer trade show. Which is to say, winter 2020/2021 is going to be fun.
First Look: The 7 Best Skis, Boots and Bindings We Found at Outdoor Retailer Lily Krass Ritter|February 6, 2020 These are the 7 skis, ski boots and ski bindings we're most excited to try out in winter 2020/2021.
This Backcountry Hut Has a Story to Tell Megan Michelson|October 21, 2019 The long-awaited Kees and Claire Hut finally opens in British Columbia. Here’s how the hut got its name.
This Vermont Ski Area Wants You To Go Backcountry Skiing Olivia Dwyer|March 8, 2019 New—and original—owners of Vermont’s Bolton Valley ski area tap into resort-accessed backcountry terrain to grow their business.
Elyse Saugstad is Having Her Best Year Yet Megan Michelson|February 19, 2019 Pro big-mountain skier Elyse Saugstad has spent the past 12 years fighting for her spot at the top of her field. Now at age 40, she’s finally arrived.
Should You Wear a Beacon While Skiing the Resort? Ryan Wichelns|February 11, 2019 After a fatal inbounds avalanche at Taos, New Mexico, one skier rethinks his gear setup while skiing the resort.
New Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC Binding Offers Uphill, Downhill Performance Megan Michelson|September 2, 2018 The binding combines the lightweight construction and 90-degree range of motion of a free-heel pin binding with the stability of an alpine binding.
The New Blueprint for Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast Olivia Dwyer|February 16, 2018 Vermont's Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance works with federal agencies to create new backcountry ski trails in the state.
