Visitors to Colorado who want to see as much of this as possible without having to drive this ski season will have more options than ever to avoid winter traffic congestion. Amtrak announced that the popular Winter Park Express train is returning for the 2024-25 winter season. The service will begin December 20-22 and will … Read more
Promising Italian ski star Matilde Lorenzi has died at the age of 19 after training went tragically wrong on October 29. Accordingly TMZLorenzi, a member of the Italian Army's sports department, lost control and suffered a devastating head injury while completing a training run on the Grawand G1 slope in Italy's Val Senales valley. The … Read more
If you invest in one piece of ski equipment, it should be a well-fitting pair of ski boots. You can always rent or demo skis, but your boot is not only the most important piece of precision gear you’ll purchase, it’s also the most complex. A great boot can make the difference between liking skiing … Read more
Men's Journal aims to highlight only the best products and services. If you buy something through one of our links we may earn a commission. Ski season is quickly approaching, and REI is starting to offer more deals on snow gear essentials from top brands like Smith goggles, Arc'teryx baselayer hoodies, and even Burton snow … Read more
The perfect ski is akin to the Holy Grail. It’s a legend we all believe in because as anyone who loves the sport knows, magic happens. The right ski on the right day with the right conditions on the right slopes makes us feel like a superhero. Then we spend the rest of the season, … Read more
Ski bindings may not be as sexy as those sleek boards or perfect boots, but they’re the unsung heroes of your ski kit. While a phenomenal pair of skis or the perfect ski jacket may make feel like a mountain god, it’s your bindings that are the true titans of the best day on the slopes, … Read more
There are two types of skiers. Those who head into the lodge or hit the hot tub the moment the weather gets adventurous, and those who are stoked for Mother Nature’s wilder moods. We picked out these ski jackets for the latter group. But even if you’re a bluebird day-only skier, these superior, all-weather shelters will let … Read more
Whether you call it après-ski, apéro, or charcuteski, there’s something special about sharing a slope-side victory round of cocktails and tasty comestibles after a brilliant day at your favorite ski resort. The primary goal is to kick back with friends, old and new, after the last chairlift closes—or when you’ve reached your car after an … Read more
While jackets always get a well-deserved amount of scrutiny, we think that ski pants need to be taken more seriously. Not only do pants get the most abuse of your kit (aside from your skis), you’ll wear them for longer periods than your jacket. When you drive to the mountain, lunch in the lodge, start … Read more