The Freeride World Tour (FWT) is one of the most highly anticipated ski and ride competitions on Earth. Athletes from around the world embark on a global tour of legendary ski venues to showcase their skills on untamed terrain. They get one shot —one run —at each venue, and are scored based on the difficulty of the chosen line, their...

　　The two biggest problems with even the best binoculars is that they only provide a solo experience and the images are fleeting. 　　By contrast, MatataXplore’s compact Solvia ED 832 AI Binoculars, which I spotted last week at CES, allow you to capture and share images. Plus, they have a few AI-based tricks up their sleeve. 　　Now for sure, these aren’t...

　　Fewer than 300 wolverines remain in the Lower 48. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has now released the state’s first plan to reintroduce the species. Beginning in 2027, the department will release translocated wolverines to help restore the population and the health of mountain ecosystems. 　　History of the Wolverine Wolverines, a member of the weasel family, were once widespread in...

　　Its been a garbage snow year in Colorado so far, which means a whole lot of turns on groomers and not much back bowl action. Fortunately, those groomers are magnificent testing grounds for Nordicas newest flagship boot, the Promachine 3. 　　So I leaned hard on my uphill boot, throttling into the Faction Dancer skis I was also testing, and let...

　　Last week at CES, Chamelo’s co-founder and CEO, Reid Covington, privately shared with GearJunkie that when he originally envisioned electrochromic eyewear (that could change tint on demand), snow goggles were actually the first product he pictured. 　　And yet, even though the company’s been around for a couple of years, the brand just now released Aroza, its first set of tint-changing...

　　The first trail camera I ever bought was a cheapo standard SD card camera that I could afford on a college student budget. I placed it over a promising-looking wallow months before the archery elk opener. With a week before season, I was burning with excitement to hit the mountains and retrieve it. 　　Unfortunately, I didnt get to, thanks to...

　　Take note, watch lovers: The clock is ticking on whats likely one of the best sales of the year. 　　Swiss brand Zodiac — which has long built some of the industrys most sought-after and iconic watches — is currently selling out its entire online inventory at steep discounts. The sale has been ongoing for weeks, but recently reached a new benchmark...

　　2025 was a rough year for human-bear relations. In the U.S., Florida had its first-ever fatal attack from a black bear, and two men died in Arkansas in separate incidents. Japans black bear population surged in 2025, resulting in so many fatal attacks on humans that the countrys military got involved. 　　And in perhaps the most terrifying example of all,...

　　A great womens ski bib should feel like part of your body. Ive spent enough years skiing in every imaginable condition to know that not all bibs achieve that. But the updated Arcteryx Rush Bibs come pretty darn close. Whether I was lapping runs at Aspen Snowmass or sucking wind while climbing 2,000 vertical feet on a hot and sunny...

　　Less than 3 months after filing for unionization, the ski patrol at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has concluded its effort to unionize. 　　On Nov. 20, 2025, the group filed paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold a union election. After several months of organizing, 93% of the 88 patrollers signed the petition to form a union. 　　Like...

　　An Idaho judge has sent the criminal case against Ryan Lampers to district court, allowing prosecutors to move forward following Lampers September arrest and bond release, East Idaho News reported Tuesday. 　　Lampers is a Montana-based hunting content creator who built a large online following through videos and social media under the name “StHealthy Hunter.” 　　The ruling came after a preliminary...

　　Merrell: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Miya Tsudome) During its end-of-season sale, Merrell is slashing prices on a whole host of footwear, including winter boots, trail runners, and slippers. Grab the Moab Speed 2 Leather Mid Waterproof boot for just $142. 　　Shop Merrell Sale Marmot Guides Down Jacket: 55% Off at Backcountry 　　 　　(Photo/Jess Gresho) There are winter puffers, and...