The 10 best ski resorts and mountains in the U.S.
Some people prefer the cold and snow to tropical locations for their vacay. Here's where to visit the best ski resorts and U.S. ski mountains year after year.
Snowboard types, explained: All Mountain, freeride, freestyle, park, powder, and touring/splitboard
Snowboard shopping can be confusing, but fear not! We explain all the types of boards so you can make the right decision
The best Midwest ski resorts for a weekend getaway on the slopes
If you are planning a winter vacation on the slopes in the Midwest, you might want to check out these ski resorts.
Our simple guide tells you which ski and snowboard wax to use for any conditions
The wax you use on your skis or snowboard should match the snow conditions. Our easy guide makes it incredibly easy to know which wax to apply — and when.
Meet the U.S.’s oldest ski mountain, tucked away in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
This ski area has a storied history, and is still a favorite for skiing and snowboarding today.
Burton Snowboards, a brand I love, just made 77 boards I’ll never buy
Burton Snowboards has released its newest Mine 77 collection, featuring the Boston Celtics, and incorporating the famed parquet flooring.
Pop and jib this winter with our snowboarding flex guide
Snowboard flex is key to choosing the right snowboard. Do you want a stiff setup for deep powder or a flexible jibbing snowboard?
These are the best Colorado ski resorts for beginners to learn their turns
These Colorado ski resorts are primed to help you go from your first turns on the slopes to being a fully fledged cruiser on the mountain this winter.
Vail resorts just disrupted ski gear and snowboard gear ownership and rental programs in a big way
Ski and snowboard rental programs have been revamped at Vail resorts, and you might never want to travel with your gear again
You can now buy used Burton snowboards and snowboard gear directly from Burton
Burton made a significant change to its Pass Along program, and you can now buy used gear direct from the Burton website
The story behind that viral, terrifying ski lift malfunction video you’ll see posted across social media all winter long
You'll see it posted all winter long: A video of people being tossed off a malfunctioning ski lift. This is what happened.
Improve your snowboarding edge transition with this easy-to-follow rule
Get your snowboarding turns cleaner and catch your edges less with this simple piece of advice.
How to wax a snowboard: A guide so your ride is ready for the slopes
Here's everything you need to know about hot waxing a snowboard for beginners.
These are the best ski resorts for beginners in the U.S.
Whether you've never strapped on a pair of skis or you just need a refresher, these are some of the best ski resorts for beginners.
Snow is falling: These 7 workouts will get you ready for skiing and snowboarding in no time
Ready for skiing and snowboarding season? We didn't think so! These seven workouts will get you ready for the slopes in no time.
These are the very best ski towns for foodies in America
Ski season is here and you should be dining well while you're not on the slopes. Here are the best ski towns for foodies in America.
Utah ski resorts saw upgrades across the board this offseason: What you need to know before you go
Utah ski resorts had a busy offseason! From new lifts to resort improvements, here are all the details you need to know.
NOAA has released its winter weather outlook, and it’s good news for ski and snowboard season in these regions
Ski and snowboard weather was all over the place last year. This is what NOAA predicts we're in for this season.
One of Utah’s best ski resorts – that we’re not supposed to talk about – just won an award for ‘best ski resort’
Locals will tell you not to talk about Powder Mountain, but Ski Magazine just blew its cover by naming it the best ski resort in the west.
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Burton may have just made the most luxurious snowboarding gear ever
If you want to blend high fashion with high altitiude, the new Burton [ak] Kalausi snowboarding gear might be exactly what you're looking for.
This easy trick tells you which merino wool base layer is right for your activity
Among the essential pieces of gear for staying warm is a merino wool base layer, and one crucial factor to consider when choosing a base layer is its weight.
Jackson Hole Resort: Where to stay, eat, and relax at one of the world’s most popular ski resorts
Headed to Jackson Hole? Consider Jackson Hole Resort, which has plenty of great lodging and dining options without forcing you away from the mountain
3 things you should always do on your iPhone before you go skiing or snowboarding
Smartphones are for more than just photos. These steps can help set up your ski day and give you an even better day on the slopes.
One of the hottest snowboards of 2024 comes from one of the most responsible snowboarding companies
New snowboards drop every season, but the Arbor CANDLE Rain is one of the most anticipated for 2024 - here's why
Up your ski game with these lesser-known ski resorts in North America
Once you discover the joy of a smaller, lesser-known ski resort, you'll wonder why you spent so long in lift queues and merging with traffic onto groomers.
Are you a top shredder? These incredible U.S. ski resorts are for you
These ski resorts are the best in the U.S. for advanced and expert skiers who want varied terrain, steep skiing, and gnarly tree runs.
This service delivers premium ski and snowboard rental equipment to top-tier resorts across the U.S.
Renting ski and snowboarding equipment might be a lot better with Ski Butlers, which delivers premium products right to the resort you're at.
SMITH, Oyuki collab for the coolest new snowboarding gear of 2024 (so far)
SMITH and Oyuki have collaborated on what might be the coolest snowboarding gear we've seen for 2024 - at least so far
Burton Snowboards finally has a wool base-layer thanks to collab with ODLO – but you won’t find it in stores
The new Burton Slokar line is its first wool base layer, created in collaboration with ODLO
How snowboard boots should fit when you buy them
Buying a new pair of snowboard boots? This is how they should fit
How to dress for après ski: Learn the unspoken dress code
Staying at a ski lodge provides ample amount of downtime when you're not in your ski gear, here is what to wear après ski.
Burton, The North Face, and more: Upgrade your winter gear closet with the world’s best snowboarding brands
Field-tested and approved, there are our top picks for the world’s best snowboarding brands for shredding fresh powder or groomed slopes in style this season.
This popular East Coast ski resort almost didn’t open for the 2023/2024 season
Black Mountain is one of the most popular ski and snowboard spots on the east coast, and was really close to not opening this year. Here's what happened.
AI created the absolute worst snowboarding video of all time, and it’s must-watch cringe
It's official: This is the worst snowboarding video ever. Don't even argue it. It's this one. It's terrible.
Yes, there are real rules for skiing and snowboarding — here they are
Keeping in control and looking out for other mountain users is key to preventing accidents on the mountain. Follow these rules to stay safe.
The snowboarding trends we’re looking for in 2023-2024
These are the snowboarding trends we're looking for this year from brands and riders
This may be the first snowboarding video ever made, and it’s as weird and retro as you expect
Snowboarding has been around a long time, and this could be the very first video of the sport ever made
You might be wearing your ski gloves and snowboard gloves (or snowboard mittens!) all wrong – what you need to know
There's a good chance you don't know this one interesting fact about your ski gloves or snowboard gloves (or mittens) - and you might be wearing them wrong
Burton snowboard review: The Burton Custom X begs for more
The Burton Custom X is the top-end snowboard in Burton's lineup — but is it the best there is? We test to find out.
Get hyped for snowboarding – the full CAPiTA snowboards lineup for 2023-2024 has dropped
CAPiTA snowboards are some of the hottest boards on Earth, and its 2023-2024 lineup looks incredible.
Jones Snowboards Re-Up Tech recycles old snowboards, a massive breakthrough for snowboarding
Jones Snowboards has created a breakthrough new program, Re-Up Tech, that takes old snowboards and uses them in the manufacturing of new snowboards
Skiing vs. snowboarding: A beginner’s guide to these amazing winter sports
Skiing and snowboarding offer a thrilling way to spend a winter day. It's never too late to learn, so here are some of the best tips for beginners.
Ski the dream at one of the 10 biggest ski resorts in the world
These are the biggest ski resorts in the world and offer so much more than just skiing. Are you ready to hit the slopes?
This tiny Idaho ski town could become the next Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole is one of the most recognisable ski resorts in the US, but there's a new contender looking to takes its place.
Climate change has made some ski resorts in Europe close down entirely
With climate change threatening the ski season, some resorts in Europe are facing up to the reality of closing their doors and dismantling their lifts.
How to have a lot more fun snowboarding this year: A note from The Manual’s GM
Snowboarding should be fun! There's an emphasis on being "extreme," but that's not for everyone. These are our tips to have more fun snowboarding this year.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., alpine touring (2nd) and splitboarding (5th) also rank high
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., alpine touring and splitboarding also rank high
Time to wake up: Climate change gave us our hottest summer ever and the Earth is in meltdown, U.N. says
Climate change is real. We just experienced the hottest summer on record, and scientists say our climate is breaking down.
Add these East Coast ski resorts to your winter plans
Head somewhere different this winter and get in on some East Coast skiing action, with these top East Coast resorts.
Mips ski helmet and snowboard helmet protection is now being developed virtually to reduce environmental impact
Mips, some of the best protection you can get in a ski helmet or snowboard helmet, is starting to develop its tech virtually