Skiing & Snowboarding
Some of Patagonia’s Best Ski and Snowboard Apparel Is Hugely Discounted Right Now
With ski season getting into gear, it's the perfect time to score early deals on top-notch jackets, pants and bibs.
Smith Channels Retro Ski Goggles with an Iconic ’80s Sunglasses Reissue
These slopes-to-streets wraparound shades get a host of modern updates, making them better than ever before.
Could an Austrian Brand’s Unique New Tech Be the Biggest Ski Innovation in 35 Years?
Fischer’s RC4 Noize Collection looks like a chatter-damping godsend, particularly for the Ice Coast.
With One Clever Tweak, This Innovative Product Solves One of Skiing’s Biggest Hassles
Yardsale’s ski poles change the game using the power of ICP’s favorite miracle: magnets.
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In a Year Packed With Insulation Innovation, This Jacket Dominates
The Mountain Equipment Oreus delivers the benefits of down without its, ahem, downsides.
33 Winter Adventure Releases You Might’ve Missed This Year
From innovative ski and snowboard bindings to breakthrough down jacket designs and versatile winter boots, 2024 was packed with wild new releases that could one day change sports like skiing and snowboarding forever.
I Figured There’s No Way This Funky New Ski Tech Could Change the Game. But It Just Might
At a glance, the ShredShox full-suspension ski platform looks, well, full sus. Early reactions on the slopes tell a different story.
This Innovative Japanese-Made Accessory Could Be a Ski and Snowboard Game Changer
The unique construction of Burton's Mine77 Balaclava Face Mask keeps your mug warm without fogging up your goggles.
I Never Thought I’d Say This, But Go Easy on Kim Kardashian’s Ski Apparel
The backlash against the Skims x The North Face collection is over the top and, frankly, unfair. Here's why.
This Crafty Ski Pack’s One-of-a-Kind Feature Could Save Your (Buddy’s) Life
Upstart brand Raide just won an ISPO award for the LF 30L, which boasts the quickest avy tool access we’ve ever seen.
The Secret to This Iconic, Super-Warm Jacket’s 50-Year Reign? Doubling Down (Literally)
With an innovation dreamed up by Fjällräven’s founder on a frigid Arctic night, the Expedition Down Jacket continues to outduel the elements.
This New Ski Jacket Gets Right What So Many Others Get Wrong
With a bit of re-engineering, the Nivis Protego Pro Shell solves a nagging storage conundrum.
Is a Major Snowboard Brand’s Bold Reinvention of a Fundamental Product Destined to Become the Industry Standard?
Burton’s new partnership with a top binding brand enlarges the revolutionary Step On system’s footprint, but the implications are even bigger.
Are These Uniquely Designed Japanese Down Jackets the Most Innovative Ever Made?
Goldwin’s 3D Box Baffle promises lighter weights, better fits and a 7% increase in insulation efficiency.
Why Don’t More Ski Jackets Have This Simple Yet Game-Changing Tweak?
How tough can shifting one zipper be, really?
Why You Should Never Buy This “Innovative” Type of Jacket
It may seem like smart design and a great deal — but it isn’t.
This Innovative Ski Jacket Offers an Elegant Solution to a Common Problem
Norrøna's Møre collection dovetails uphill and downhill performance, as you'll see with the Thermo60 Aero200 Jacket.
The Science Behind Touchscreen Gloves Might Surprise You
Here's what's going on within those winter accessories — and what's happening when they don't work.
Does This Down Jacket’s Rare Technical Feature Signal the Next Big Design Trend?
Aether’s new Launch Full-Zip Jacket NH boasts an innovative insulation treatment we’re starting to see a bit more of lately.