#extreme and winter sports

Has gear rental price inflation made you rethink your ski season plans?

Does anyone else think Salomon boots are chronically overhyped for splitboarding?

Has the gear price surge made you switch to rental ski equipment this season?

Has trying snowboarding secretly made you a better all-round athlete?

Is AI gear advice killing the soul of backcountry skiing?

Is heli-skiing still worth it in 2026 as climate change worsens?

Should winter sports drop half their price tags to match what the sport is really worth?

Do extreme sports athletes ignore climate change for the sake of sponsorship dollars?

Has the pressure to be eco-friendly changed how you pick a snowboard brand?

Do you really need to spend a fortune on ski equipment, or are cheaper brands just as good?

Which eco-friendly winter sports brand actually walks the talk?

Are you giving up snowboarding to avoid the environmental impact of artificial snow?

Do you still trust ski resorts after the climate change snow shortages this year?

Should powder skis be banned for all but experts?—they turn safe runs into uncontrollable avalanches of pure ego.

Are chip shortages and supply delays pushing you toward waxless touring skis and bindings?

Snowboard vs skis — which is actually harder to master?

Has snowboarding innovation hit a wall, or is the next big thing just under the radar?

Does anyone else think the latest ice axes for mixed alpine climbing are overbuilt for technical winter routes?

How do you justify spending premium on a high-end avalanche airbag for sidecountry laps?

Do you trust avalanche risk apps or rely on your own instinct more?