Skiing 2022

From hot cocoa to hot soup to hot toddies, carry a little warmth with you using these 5 winter-ready vessels.

Craving backcountry snow adventures? First, use this primer to learn how to identify and avoid slide-prone terrain. Then decide if you need an avalanche safety course to maximize your winter fun.

Go further, ride better, and have more fun by using science to optimize your cold-weather fueling strategy.

These models have you covered no matter the terrain or mission length.

Everything you need for your first backcountry tour, including finding the best gear, assembling your dream team, and finding your focus.

We take a deep dive into a popular avalanche safety device.

Combine the best of touring and resort skiing on the runs of these abandoned ski areas.

All you need is a pair of dumbbells to prepare your quads, glutes, hamstrings, back, shoulders, and core for ski touring this winter.

Why go high? Because going down is so much fun.

Looking to make the jump from the lift line to the skin track? Go shopping with our gear editor.

Staying away from resort crowds this winter? The backcountry can offer solitude, a wilderness experience, and the satisfaction of earning your turns. These gear picks will help you make the most of lung-busting uphills and whoop-worthy descents.

Take it easy in these 15 accessible, mellow areas for some of the best backcountry skiing in the Lower 48.