Style Counsel

A Curated Guide to Layering

The season’s hottest new shells, with midlayer strategies from Elevenate and KJUS

12/07/2022 Photography by Courtesy Photos

Stuff We Love

Must-Have Stay-at-Home Snack: The Honey Stinger Organic Cracker Bar

Fuel your workout—or your work at home—with these tasty and satisfying treats.

04/22/2020 By Vailmag.com Staff

Backcountry

Belly Up to the Valley's Go-To Outlet for All Things Backcountry

Looking for the perfect backcountry setup? Lionshead's backcountry store offers one-stop shopping for gear, education, and local brews to wash it all down.

03/12/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Style

All the Gear You Need for a Luxe Hut Trip

Gear up with everything you need for your next backcountry adventure with soft goods and equipment from local retailers.

02/14/2017

Skiing + Snowboarding

Resorts and Retailers Look to the Ladies for Skiing's Next Big Spending Demographic

When it comes to planning - and spending - on ski vacations, women wear the Gore-Tex bibs in the family.

02/10/2017 By Kirsten Dobroth

Skiing + Snowboarding

Backcountry Itineraries for Skiers That Prefer Man-Power to Motor

Three dream backcountry itineraries that will keep you smiling, lift or not—assuming you are equipped for, and capable of, an out-of-bounds challenge.

02/10/2017 By Tom Winter Edited by Kirsten Dobroth Illustrations by Matthew Billington

Gear Guide

What's In Your Pack, Chris Anthony?

Before you head into the backcountry, equip yourself like a Warren Miller star.

01/18/2017

STYLE

The Season's Top Vests, Scarves, and Backcountry Gear

Winter-into-spring means it's time to go sleeveless, with the hottest vests and mufflers. Plus: five new gadgets that could save a life—maybe yours.

02/01/2013 Photography by Zach Mahone