The Big Deal
Alterra shakes up the ski industry, bringing increased investment, more pass options, and a stronger stand on climate change.
FOMO, No More
The best part about skiing might not be the turns, the snow, or even the scenery. It's a chance to disconnect from the digital world.
Cozy Up
You know it's fall when Idaho breaks out the wool at the Trailing of the Sheep Festival.
"Return of the Turn" Episode 1: Moguls
Professional Athlete Marcus Caston wants you to keep the fun where it belongs: on the snow. But can he find anyone who wants to ski bumps with him?
Team USA Downhill Skier Breezy Johnson Sidelined for the 2018-19 Season
The rising star on the U.S. Ski Team is out of the running after sustaining an ACL tear.
The Making Of "Face of Winter" | Iceland
Jonny Moseley, Amie Engerbretsen, and Anna Segal discover the beauty and corn snow of Iceland.
SKI is the ultimate voice for anyone passionate about the sport. The new SKI will inspire, empower, surprise and entertain you. And wherever you are, we’ll be there too. Our readers might have white-collar careers but they’ll always have ski-bum souls. We get it. Just like you do. We’re here to let you in on the industry’s best insider info on fresh destinations, athlete intel, innovative instruction, and the hottest new gear. Join us in skiing’s biggest block party. You’re all invited.
2019 Ski Reviews
Gear Guide 2019: Backcountry Skis
The best planks to get you up and down beyond the ski resort boundaries.
SKI Magazine's Best in Test Skis for 2019
Over 140 ski models were tested in four categories for each gender. These are the best of the best.
Gear Guide 2019: Women's Indie Skis
These are the skis of the future, and you don't have to be a cool kid to enjoy them.
Gear Guide 2019: Men's Indie Skis
These independent brands are pushing the big guys to innovate, change, and just be better.
Gear Guide 2019: Women's Powder Skis
The offerings in this category are more versatile than ever: More sidecut, more camber, more manageable waist widths, and shorter turn radii.
Gear Guide 2019: Men's Powder Skis
If you've never been on fat skis when it's deep, you're missing out on floaty turns, longer days, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
Gear Guide 2019: Women's All Mountain Wide Skis
The 98mm waist has been the little black dress for years. While many brands are trending towards narrower options, these skis are still the Queens of the West, and know a thing or two about flotation.
Gear Guide 2019: Men's All Mountain Wide Skis
Skis for soft-snow lovers who know it's not always bottomless, or one-ski quiver options for most in the West. Theses are the best of the best, and for good reason.
Gear Guide 2019: Women's All Mountain Narrow Skis
More camber, flatter tails, and the return of the turn. Many brands entered more skis in this category than in All Mountain Wide, indicating the narrower trend is catching on in a big way.
Gear Guide 2019: Men's All Mountain Narrow Skis
From the front to the back, the soft to the firm, these are the only boards you need. You don't even have to check the snow report because these skis always deliver.
Gear Guide 2019: Women's Groomed Skis
From opening day's white ribbon of death to the slush fun of spring, these tools will make every bit of groomed snow your personal playground.
Gear Guide 2019: Men's Groomed Skis
Turn the frontside into your personal playground and wait for the rope-drop on the noon groomer. These are the tools that make carving better than ever.
The new SKI is embracing a broader view of the sport. Beyond our favorite resorts and ski towns, we’ll take you on new journeys, from quaint backcountry huts to bucket list heli-skiing trips. We’re providing real-world adventures through authentic storytelling via exciting new platforms. We’ll take care of you on snow, of course, but also with fresh new events, innovative video series and new online education courses.
SKI readers will continue to get the service, news, and insider intel they’ve come to expect from the sport’s biggest brand, but with a fresh new voice across all platforms. And there will be more ways to get your daily dose of SKI. Whether catching a quick video in the morning to motivate you to get out, or checking out the latest resort recommendations from your phone on the lift, SKI is right there with you. We do the legwork so you don’t have to. Next round is on us.
2019 Boot Reviews
Gear Guide 2019: SKI Magazine's Best in Test Boots
Dozens of boots were tested and these six came out on top.
Gear Guide 2019: Women's Comfort Boots
Easy on, easy off, Bluetooth heaters, and, most importantly, great skiing performance.
Gear Guide 2019: Men's Comfort Boots
There's no reason you can't have comfort and performance in a ski boot—these boots definitely have both.
Gear Guide 2019: Women's High Performance Boots
Made for strong resort skiers who demand uncompromised performance, these boots deliver just that.
Gear Guide 2019: Women's All-Mountain Utility Boots
For the frontside, backside, moguls, steeps, backcountry, and beyond.
Gear Guide 2019: Men's All-Mountain Utility Boots
These boots are made for intermediate, advanced, and expert skiers to maximize time on the mountain.
2018 Resort Guide
Summer Resort Guide: California
The coast is nice, but the mountains really shine during summertime in California.
Summer Resort Guide: Northeast
Summer in the city is overrated. Here are five mountain escapes to help beat the heat.
Summer Resort Guide: Colorado
Get high in the Centennial State's mountains this summer at these six ski resorts full of year-round fun.
Summer Resort Guide: Utah
Forget the hot deserts, get up to Utah's ski resorts to cool down and have a ball this summer.
Summer in the Mountains: Winter Park Resort, Colo.
There's much more to Winter Park than some of the best mountain biking in Colorado.
Summer in the Mountains: Purgatory Resort, Colo.
This gem of southwestern Colorado shines brightly all year long.
Summer in the Mountains: Vail Ski Resort, Colo.
Thanks to Epic Discovery, there is an endless number of activities in Vail all summer long.
Summer in the Mountains: Crested Butte, Colo.
The charming mountain town of the rugged West Elks offers something for everyone.
Summer in the Mountains: Telluride Ski Resort, Colo.
Nestled deep into the San Juan Mountains, Telluride offers a full 365 degrees of awesome in the summer.
Summer in the Mountains: Northstar, Calif.
Enjoy the huge bike park, golf course and more without the Tahoe crowds at this Epic summer resort.
Summer in the Mountains: Mammoth Mountain, Calif.
Escape the heat and the crowds of Southern California this summer to escape to this mountain paradise.
Summer in the Mountains: Big Bear Mountain Resort, Calif.
With hiking, biking, self-powered boating and golf, summer at Big Bear is a hot ticket.
Summer in the Mountains: Heavenly Mountain Resort, Calif.
ATV-assisted zipline courses and year-round tubing at Heavenly will make it easy to please the whole family.
Summer in the Mountains: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Calif.
Every skier in California knows bigger is better, and that rings true during summertime at Squaw Alpine.
Summer in the Mountains: Sugarloaf, Maine
From moose safaris to a massive indoor skatepark, there's more to Maine in the summer than the coast.
Sea Change
More companies are making great products from recycled materials, which is win-win for skiers and planet earth.
Volkswagen presents Warren Miller's "Face of Winter" | Official Trailer
The 69th feature film honors the man who started it all.
