Ski touring is skiing uphill and then—here’s the best part—skiing back downhill. Thanks to specialized equipment, participants can use their skis to “walk” up the mountain, even on surprisingly steep ...

Our experts tested the best ski boots including downhill, hybrid, and backcountry pairs from Tecnica, Salomon, Nordica, and ...

Among ski brands in North American, Elan has long stood out as a bit of a dark horse. While popular in Europe, the Slovenian ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s a few skis on the market today that have gained a certain ...

Telemark gear–especially its bindings–has long evolved between the competing ideals and trade-offs of touring specs and ...

We gave the new G-SHOCK Rangeman GPRH1000 to a Colorado mountain guide to see how it stands up to the rigors of backcountry ski touring. The grueling electric motorcycle-access ski trip, spanning a ...

Ski poles aren’t the sexiest piece of downhill equipment, especially compared to skis, jackets, and helmets. Most ski poles ...

Visualize being at the summit of a ski resort on a bluebird powder day, surrounded by a glorious panorama filled with snowcapped peaks glistening in the distance. Now imagine you and a few ski buddies ...

The pandemic might have brought a bit of silver lining for Ashcroft Ski Touring last season. Just as people flocked to the closed ski areas to skin up and ski down the slopes, recreation-starved ...

Steve Rieschl’s life was defined by two passions. “He loved turning people onto skiing,” said longtime friend Gene Dayton. “And the Lord.” Rieschl, known locally for starting the country’s first ...