Snow Sports
Digging into the numbers of SIA's new participation report
Snowsports Industries America has officially released its annual participation report for the 2019-2020 season—a data-driven glimpse into the demographics of Americans who recreated outdoors last winter. While it's notoriously difficult to use data like these to predict trends ...read more
Looking into the crystal ball of snow sports this winter
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the travel slush fund will save skiing this winter. Unable or unwilling to book expensive air-travel vacations to the Alps (Americans need not apply), Canadian Rockies (ditto because we’re such maskless hosers), and perhaps even the Mountain West ...read more
The picks are in. Backpacker has released the Fall 2020 Editors’ Choice Awards.
For over a decade, BACKPACKER has sent a team of expert gear testers to a far-flung wintery zone for an intense week of ski touring, camping, and debate to bring you the season’s best products with our annual Editors’ Choice Awards. “It’s always challenging,” said Gear editor ...read more
Sporting lifestyle brand makes all-mountain ski
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Ball and Buck: On Dec. 6, we launched a signature ski in collaboration with Parlor Custom Skis, the largest ski manufacturer in New ...read more
This grassroots goggle brand is making bomber helmets
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Glade Founder Curt Nichols: We designed the Tenmile Helmet as an antidote to the monotone, mass-produced protection seen on ski ...read more
Poll | Who makes the best ski goggles?
Anti-fog lenses. Quick-change lens technology. Comfortable, adjustable straps. Clear views in all conditions. Low-vis capabilities. These are all qualities skiers look for in their eye protection. Who does it best? More voting: Who makes the most comfortable ski boots? ...read more
Kemper Snowboards returns just as retro and bright as before
In 1994, Kemper Snowboards went kaput after it was sold to an in-line skate company on the East Coast. But former professional snowboarder, Jib Hunt, driven by nostalgia, is resurrecting it. For Hunt, 43, launching this one-man show is a culmination of his life experience. Hunt ...read more
Poll | Who makes the most comfortable ski boots?
Every skier is on the hunt for the perfect boot, either for the backcountry or in-bounds. If their toes aren't crunched, they're cold, and vice versa. But we're certain there's a brand or more out there meeting customers' needs. Who does it best? ...read more