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Few places have the access to steep, long, backcountry runs like the Jackson Hole region–whether it’s off Teton Pass, in the Snake River Range, or even the gnarly sidecountry off of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Having just returned from a week-long sampling of all those destinations, we found that what all three spots have [...]

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At the risk of blowing the best-kept secret in the Front Range, we send a former Nederland resident back to his old stomping grounds to uncover the truth about the riding scene, local politics, all those hidden trails and what the future has in store for a community that still rides for the joy of suffering.

Elevation Outdoors heads to the heart of Europe to try out next season’s big fat boards

Rossignol Classic CX80
Best For: Day-to-day alpine at the resort
The Word: For those of us who cut our teeth in the days before shaped skis, the Classic just feels right underfoot—sans the effort of turning those old boards. That’s because Rossi used an old-school wood-core and vertical-sidewall construction in conjunction with contemporary deep sidecut (the skis’s [...]

Many of Colorado’s ski and snowboard resorts are striving to run more sustainable operations. But is it all just greenwashing?
Can a resort truly be green?

The Need: A warm resort shell that’s light enough for athletic turns.
The Answer: Arc’teryx’s Titan serves up a winning combination of über-light, super-breathable, and highly waterproof Gore Pro Shell insulated with light, toasty Primaloft.
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$600; arcteryx.com
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The Need: A better camera for posting face shots on YouTube
The Answer: We attached the tiny V.I.O. [...]