Ski and Snowboard

Editors' Picks, environment, Gear, Ski and Snowboard, Winter

The Best Sustainable Ski Gear

As skiers, snowboarders and winter sport enthusiasts, we have a responsibility to protect the mountains we cherish.

Leavenworth - Snowy Winter Wonderland holiday film

Editors' Picks, Ski and Snowboard, Travel

Leavenworth Looks Like a Beautiful Holiday Film

Leavenworth is a snowy Winter Wonderland in Washington that looks like a beautiful hallmark holiday film.

Adventure, Gear, Ski and Snowboard

Ski Poles That Don’t Suck: Yardsale’s New Take on an Old Gear

Making two sticks of metal fun and different is difficult, but Yardsale’s ski poles have done just that.

View of the mountains from a trail at the Sea-to-Sky Gondola (Photo by John Geary)

Adventure, Camping, Ski and Snowboard

Book a Getaway to these 5 Beautiful Cozy Cabins Across Canada Now

So, you want to enjoy the Great Outdoors in winter? Here are five cabins across the country to visit this winter!

Winter boots and ski mittens on snowy background

Editors' Picks, Gear, Ski and Snowboard

Roundup: The Best Winter Gear For 2025

Here are 10 new, exciting and essential gear items for winter 2025, tested and reviewed by the explore team.

Adventure, Partner Content, Ski and Snowboard

3 Reasons You Need Bracelayer For Skiing and Snowboarding

Anyone who has experienced knee pain will know the importance of prevention and protection during ski season.

A view of Mount Engadine Lodge in Kananaskis Country, AB

Adventure, Alberta, Ski and Snowboard

The Best Kept Secret of Kananaskis: Mount Engadine Lodge

Tucked within a quiet Kananaskis valley Mount Engadine Lodge is complete with all the best things about the mountains—good food, great people and adventure right out the front door.

Adventure, British Columbia, Ski and Snowboard

Outdoor Adventures and Indigenous Experiences in Whistler

Packed with Indigenous history and home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, discover your next adventure in Whistler, BC.

Frank Wolf and the team on the Kangiqluk Expedition

Adventure, Northwest Territories, Ski and Snowboard

The Way of the Wolf: Bringing the Team Back Together for the Kangiqluk Expedition

Frank Wolf, Dave Garrow and John McClelland reunite for a good ol’ time on their upcoming Arctic ski expedition

Adventure, Hiking, Ski and Snowboard, Travel

California Is the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Playground

California has it all: sun, sand, surf, mountains and so much more. Keep reading to discover the best of The Golden State!

Adventure, Ski and Snowboard

Kicking It With the Freeride World Tour in Golden

I spend the bulk of my nearly four-hour bus ride watching the distant winter sun slowly set on the Rocky Mountains. It’s just me, two passengers and the driver on the 10-seat shuttle from the Calgary International Airport to Golden, BC. We arrive in town at 9 p.m.

Partner Content, Ski and Snowboard, Trails

Friendship, Snowshoeing and Side Quests

Come with us on three unique snowshoeing adventures! Our group of girlfriends had misadventures, but were safe and happy with MSR snowshoes.

Alberta, Editors' Picks, Ski and Snowboard, Trails

What Is Postholing? How Can I Avoid It?

If winter hiking is on your to-do list, there’s a term that you might hear get thrown around: postholing. Before you step out onto those snowy trails, it’s good to know what it means and how to work around it during your trek.
The term comes from fence-making; stable…

Ski and Snowboard

Freeride World Tour Returns to BC With More Front-Row Thrills for Fans

The Freeride World Tour returns to Golden, BC, in less than a week. The town has hosted the FWT since 2018 on its Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. This year, competitors are set to fly down the Ozone run, where they’ll be judged on their route, technique and style.
The athletes won’t be…