JOURNAL

After years of dragging too much gear through airports for adventures, we've decided that life is too short (and our skis too precious to us) to leave it up to the airlines or couriers. So what do we do?

One of the most frequent questions mountain bike shops get when people are looking for new bikes is, “What size should I get?” The answer isn't always simple, but we break it down for you.

If you’ve ever skied the Rocky Mountains in the spring, you’ve surely noticed a layer of reddish-brown dust on the top of the snowpack. Here's what causes it and how we can help while out riding bikes.

When the snow finally melts and we transition to summer sports, how do we best prepare our bodies for the changes? We take a look.

Backcountry skiing has a very high barrier to entry. Don’t despair! It may take a long time to learning the ropes and get comfortable tackling big objectives in the backcountry, but the journey itself is worth it. Here are our best tips for beginners.

Artist Danny Starr’s work ranges from pastoral landscapes soaked in sunlight to... dragons, skulls, and people with melting faces that delve into the murky waters of existentialism. We caught up with him recently to find out more about his art and what makes him tick. Read what he has to say.

There are three factors that come into play with avalanches: weather, snowpack, and terrain. If we human beings could control the first two, avalanches wouldn’t be an issue, and every day would be a powder day. We break down the basics of avalanche terrain.

As the former editor of both SKI and Skiing Magazine (as well as Wagner's own beloved ski-nerd-in-chief), Kim Beekman has tested thousands of skis and written endless ski reviews, charting the evolution of ski design for decades. Tune in to hear what she has to say about all things skiing.

We know your brain will be starting to think "beach weather" soon. But you have one more thing to do before you put your skis away: order a new pair of Wagner skis now. Seriously.

X-Games winner Aaron Blunck has spent 26 of his 27 years on skis - and it shows. Listen and learn from one of Colorado’s best as Aaron shares insights into bouncing back from injuries, the relentless pursuit of new challenges in skiing, celebrating every turn, and embracing gratitude on snow.

Learning how to ski is not easy. It takes courage, determination, and a lot of practice. We strongly encourage lessons for beginners, but we also know they can be cost-prohibitive. With that in mind, we’ve compiled what we think are the best instruction tips for beginners.

Reggie Crist keeps turning the page on one skiing’s most illustrious careers. A decade on the U.S. Ski Team. Pioneer in the Olympic spot of Ski Cross. One of the first to helicopter skiers into Alaska’s Chugachs. Tune in as Reggie tells us where he would take us if we want to spend an entire year crushing powder.

Kellie Swanson doesn’t remember a life without skiing. Everything, whether she realized it or not at the time, has revolved around it. And now, living in Bozeman, Mont., where she skis Bridger Bowl (a lot), she’s found a way to fund her passion with another—art.

It’s difficult to overstate the role of Scot Schmidt in big-mountain freeskiing, as he pretty much invented the niche. In this episode, the legend himself shares insights into his longevity, his ski style, starring in a movie that captured entire generations of skiers, and “flowing like water” on skis.

Have you listened to our Next Level podcast, on which Jason Blevins interviews some of the biggest names in skidom? If not, here’s an excerpt from one of our favorites that you may have missed—the incredible Michelle Parker.