After exploding in popularity in the US over the last few years (decades behind Europe), Skimo makes its Olympic debut at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games. If you or someone you know has raced the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse,…

I’ll never forget staring down the barrel of Colorado’s Cross Couloir with skis on my back. The wind was hammering on a frigid April dawn as I slowly lost feeling in my fingers. A deep shiver set in. I stood…

I was deep into a rotating cycle of Gu’s, Honey Stinger Waffles, and a Costco-sized box of Clif Bars when I met Lily and Max Ritter. We stood atop the Aiguille du Midi as I bit into a stale, scientifically-contrived…

The middle width skis strike a suspiciously good balance of float, stability, power, and lack of weight I couldn’t help but regret my ski choice for a hot second when I showed up to a fresh foot of snow blanketing…

The weight of these 103mm waisted freeride powder blasters will surprise you I wasn’t wearing a skimo speed suit the first time I clicked into a pair of La Sportiva’s skis. It was a media trip in Marble two years…

Waterproof and breathable, mega chest pockets, and a clean aesthetic are the ingredients for a solid backcountry skiing hardshell It’s easy to write about outerwear with the newest tech, cutting edge membrane, or really innovative features. That’s half the reason…