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Most skiers think gear prevents injury. Wrong. The real risk is the run you pick. Trail ratings are relative, not absolute. Here's how to actually sta...
Avalanche airbags and beacons are great, but they won't save you from a 25-30 fatality trend. The real gear is knowledge: read the forecast before you...
Avalanche danger isn't linear, and neither is your risk on the slopes. We break down the ratings and terrain choices that actually matter.
Think a rental helmet is fine? It's not. Here's what to look for in a ski helmet, what the stats say, and why you should buy your own.
Ski boot fit is the difference between carving and crying. Here's how to get it right, with a specific recommendation that will save your shins.
In-bounds tree skiing is the deadliest terrain in U.S. skiing. Our gear review argues for carrying a beacon, shovel, and probe even inside the ropes.