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1 week ago | 
skimag.com | Lily Krass
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Backcountry freeride, hybrid, 50-50 boots—whatever you want to call them, skiers are increasingly looking for a crossover ski boot for resort and backcountry skiing. And as ski touring continues to grow in popularity, innovation will keep moving the needle.
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2 weeks ago | 
skimag.com | Lily Krass
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. To those who have already hung up their skis for the season now that winter is officially over—you’re missing the good stuff. April is a great time to hit the resort and enjoy soft turns in spring corn, short lift lines, and end-of-season closing festivities.
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3 weeks ago | 
skimag.com | Lily Krass
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. We spend quite a bit of time choosing our skis, boots, and bindings for a day in the backcountry, but sometimes it’s the mundane that can make or break a day. After all, it’s far less glamorous to pick out ski straps or duct tape than it is to admire shiny pin bindings. Yet it’s these little things that can make a big impact when things start to go sideways.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
skimag.com | Lily Krass
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Climbing skins aren’t exactly sexy. But they’re crucial for getting us up the hill. We’ve found skins to be an oft-overlooked piece of a touring set-up, though the right choice can make a huge difference on a long tour. These days, most plush is made from a blend of mohair and nylon, the former providing glide and the latter grip.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
skimag.com | Lily Krass
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. On at the car, off at the bar. Avalanche transceivers are about as essential as it gets when it comes to backcountry ski equipment. Over the winter, we tested eight transceivers in beacon parks and via simulated drills, comparing them side-to-side in mock rescue scenarios.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
outsideonline.com | Lily Krass
Just because the temps drop doesn’t mean you have to stop mountain biking. Before the snow flies weekly in western mountain towns, these crisp cold days can lead to incredible riding conditions—morning frost and just enough sun often give way to silky smooth hero dirt. Still, it can be hard to motivate for a frigid fall bike ride, especially since temperature regulation on a mountain bike is highly elusive.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
skimag.com | Lily Krass |Kelly Klein |Jenny Wiegand |Jon Sexauer
This reincarnation of the dearly departed Soul 7 is an all-mountain ski for the masses If you ski mountains that measure snowfall in feet rather than inches, these wide rides are for you These all-mountain skis offer a bigger platform underfoot—and guarantee way more fun in powder This smooth operator excels in crud and at speed The redesigned Rustler 10 is now more approachable and energetic than ever before This is an all-mountain charger with a knack for laying it over on edge Introducing...
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
bikemag.com | Andrew Major |Lily Krass
I have tried to be trendy and cut down on the epic back sweat, but a hip pack – bum/butt bag, fanny pack, belt-bag, portgizmo, whatever you like to call it – simply does not work with my stunning synthesis of dadbod and hiplessness. Either the damn thing is slowly slipping down the whole time I am riding, or I get a tersely communicated complaint from my gastrointestinal system. Lighter hip pack loads are better. Some designs work better than others.
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May 13, 2024 | 
gearjunkie.com | Sam Morse |Lily Krass
No edge, no problem. That’s a quick way to sum up La Sportiva’s collection of No-Edge climbing shoes, which feature a rounded toe to enhance sensitivity and precision, increasing surface area for better grip. The shoes are designed to make smeary climbs a walk in the park, and the comfort and versatility of the Italian brand’s trademark technology can turn a good day on rock into a great one.
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Apr 13, 2024 | 
gearjunkie.com | Lily Krass
Whether you’re seeking adrenaline in the mountains, trail running through lush forests, or hitting the gym for a quick sweat, we put women’s sports bras to the test to filter out the best. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreIf you own a pair of boobs, you understand the struggle of finding the perfect sports bra. The unsung (often invisible) heroes of any outdoor activity, sports bras can make or break a day.
