The Skier’s Guide to Winter Fun
An ode to our favorite season
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First Look: XTRATUF ADB Ice Boots
Keep your feet warm, dry, and comfortable with these easy-on, easy-off boots built for winter’s worst conditions
ICYMI: Silverton Mountain Sold to New Owners
The new head honchos are only the second ownership group in Silverton’s history, taking over for the Brill family that started the mountain in 2001.
5 Of The Best Ski Town Food and Wine Festivals
From beer events to wine fêtes and pretty much everything in between, these celebrations will fill your cup (and plate).
Ikon Pass Gains a Foothold in Another East Coast State
Ikon is giving the East Coast a little more love with two new places to ski this winter.
Winter Construction on Colorado’s I-70 Will Impact Skiers. Here’s What You Need to Know.
The long-dreaded I-70 construction has begun and is slated to continue through the winter.
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Peak Ski Company Earns Unprecedented Ski-Test Praise
Just one year in, the Montana-based upstart is earning outsized levels of ratings and high-mark reviews across all models and spanning the industry
Freeskiing Pioneer Robb Gaffney Dies at 52
The pro skier turned psychiatrist lost his four-year battle with cancer over the weekend.
ICYMI: Saudi Arabia Is Building a Skyscraper Next to Ski Resort
All the ski news you might have missed, plus Big Sky tram construction videos you need to see to believe.
5 Resorts Where You Can Ski Across the Border
Here’s our list of places where you can ski between two states, provinces, or countries ... because, why not!
New Film “People Like Us” Celebrates Queer Culture in Mountain Communities
The film follows Ryan Collins as he connects with the queer community of Revelstoke, seeking their opinions and stories and relationship with mountain culture.
This Is the Funniest Ski Movie Starring Moms We’ve Seen
Whether you have kids or not, “Here, Hold My Kid,” a new flick starring pro skiers Elyse Saugstad and Jackie Paaso, will crack you up.
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The top nonprofits win a customized Land Rover Defender 130 and a pile of cash. Cast your vote starting on September 15 to help choose this year’s winners.
ICYMI: Jackson Hole Considers Widening Famed Chutes to Make More Novice Terrain
The measure has yet to be fully approved, but options the idea of blasting rock away from the base of Chute 1 and the top of Chute 3 while taking out trees to create a new chute entirely.
Explore the Deep Connection Between Jackson Hole and Kicking Horse in New Film ‘Home Away from Home’
Skier Max Martin’s film, out this fall, explores the relationship between the two ski Meccas he calls home.
Will Winter Park’s New Early-Access Program Be a Boon or a Bust?
The resort is offering passes that get skiers on the lift 30 minutes before the masses, and popular opinion is, well, opinionated.
Murmurs From a Token Female Ski Shop Employee
As a woman in a male-dominated sport, knowing your worth as a ski shop employee is essential.
ICYMI: We Could Be Skiing in the Northern Hemisphere in 30 Days!
These small Finnish resorts are both getting ready to spin lifts on October 6 with real natural snow.
How Safe Are Ski Lifts? We Found Out.
From Winter Park to Telluride, ski lift incidents seem to keep making national headlines, and you may find yourself wondering, is it safe to ride?
The No. 1 All-Mountain Ski of 2024: Nordica Enforcer 100
Testers once again named this burly charger the best performing all-mountain ski of the year
Two More Utah Resorts Announce Big Upgrades Ahead of the Ski Season
Guided expert terrain, $19 night skiing, a new lift, and a heated patio are on the docket for Utah's Snowbasin and Powder Mountain.
Review: 2024 K2 Anthem 115 BOA
If you’ve never found a boot that fits well out of the box, try this one on for size
Watch the New Warren Miller Trailer Now
Warren Miller’s ALL TIME is bringing 74 years of filmmaking reimagined to a theater near you this fall.
The 2024 Winter Gear Guide
We tested more than 300 products to help you separate the best from the rest
The Top Performing Skis of 2024
We tested more than 100 pairs of skis. These 10 were the best in test.
The Best New Ski Bindings of 2024
These new alpine and touring bindings come packed with exciting features
The Best Women’s Backcountry Skis of 2024
These lightweight skis don’t just power up the skintrack. They’re bonafide downhill performers.
The Best Women’s Powder Skis of 2024
These wide, rockered planks will help you milk those powder days for all they are worth
Review: 2024 Fischer Ranger 96
Technically a unisex ski, this Ranger impressed the heck out of our female testers
Review: 2024 Stöckli Stormrider 102
This smooth operator excels in crud and at speed
Review: Völkl Rise Beyond 96 W
Low-tide backcountry conditions? These sticks will make the best of it.
Review: 2024 Nordica Spitfire DC 74 Pro FTD
Skiers who like to put the pedal to the metal will appreciate the beauty of this carving machine
Review: 2024 Blizzard Rustler 9
Meet the all-new Rustler 9, the lovechild of the old Rustler and the stalwart Bonafide
Review: 2024 RMU Apostle 106 Carbon Tour
This burly backcountry charger eats crud for breakfast
Review: 2024 Salomon QST Blank
For the third year in a row, this ski bested the rest in the powder category
Review: 2024 Dynafit Tigard 130
This is hands-down the most impressive resort-meets-backcountry boot we’ve ever tried
Review: 2024 Stöckli Laser WRT Pro
This year’s best carving ski will allow you to live out your World Cup racing fantasy
Review: 2024 Nordica Unleashed 114
If you’re looking for a powder ski that handles like an all-mountain charger, look no further
Review: 2024 Blizzard Thunderbird R15 WB LTD
This fully cambered carving stick gets kudos for its dependability underfoot
Review: 2024 Blizzard Sheeva 9
If you like the Black Pearl but like a little more energy from your skis, try these sticks on for size
Review: 2024 Blizzard Sheeva 11
The newly redesigned Sheeva 11 is even more fun than her predecessor
Review: 2024 Nordica Santa Ana 88
This frontside ski for ladies blends energy, balance, and predictability
Review: 2024 Peak 98 by Bode
This flagship ski of Bode Miller’s brand is charging out of the start gate at, well, Miller’s pace
Review: 2024 Blizzard Rustler 10
The redesigned Rustler 10 is now more approachable and energetic than ever before
Review: 2024 Blizzard Rustler 11
It’s risky to update a perennial favorite. We’re happy to report the risk paid off.
Review: 2024 Salomon Stance 88 W
A key construction update makes this ski way more fun than its previous iteration
Review: 2024 Völkl M6 Mantra
If you’re an advanced or expert all-mountain skier, the M6 is your quiver-killer
Review: 2024 Fischer Transalp Carbon Pro
This sub-1,300-gram touring boot can drive the heck out of bigger backcountry sticks
Review: 2024 Elan Ripstick 94 W Black Edition
Think you have to give up edge performance to get a solid all-rounder? Think again.
Review: 2024 Völkl Mantra 102
This is an all-mountain charger with a knack for laying it over on edge
Review: 2024 Rossignol Sender 94 Ti
These all-mountain sticks score major points for how versatile they are on and off the groomers
Review: 2024 Fischer Ranger 116
Testers called these powder boards some of the most accessible in the category
Review: 2024 K2 Mindbender 116C W
This new Mindbender is a plug-n-play powder charger
Review: 2024 Nordica Enforcer 100
Testers once again named this burly charger the best performing all-mountain ski of the year
Review: 2024 Faction Agent 2X
This confidence-inspiring backcountry tool can do it all
Review: 2024 Völkl Deacon 76
A more approachable carving ski for those still working on clean edge-to-edge transitions
Review: 2024 Stöckli Laser MX
This is a lively ski for the short-turn fanatics out there
Review: 2024 Völkl Secret 96
This ski nails the all-mountain category thanks to its incredible versatility
Review: 2024 Tecnica Mach1 MV 115 W
With a wider last, the highly popular Mach1 will now suit a wider range of ladies
Review: 2024 Rossignol Sender Free 110
It’s hard to find a pow ski that’s both playful and powerful. This one delivers on both fronts.
Review: 2024 Black Crows Draco Freebird
These backcountry planks want you to commit to the fall line
Review: 2024 Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free
Introducing the No. 1 women’s all-mountain wide ski of the year
Review: 2024 K2 Disruption MTi W
A supremely balanced carving ski that women everywhere will be able to appreciate
Review: 2024 Elan Wildcat 86 C Black Edition
No other women’s frontside ski comes close to the Wildcat’s carving chops
Review: 2024 Blizzard Sheeva 10
The newly revamped Sheeva 10 is more approachable and more fun than previous iterations
Review: 2024 Rossignol Rallybird 104 Ti
This all-mountain charger maximizes fun and float in soft snow
Review: 2024 Lange Shadow 130 LV
This boot has some fancy new tech that translates to powerful energy transfer to your skis
Review: 2024 Tecnica Cochise HV 130
If you’re looking for a boot that’s at home at the resort but will dabble in the backcountry, this is your boot
Review: 2024 Peak 110 by Bode
With these skis underfoot, you’ll attack the pow like Bode attacked downhill courses
Review: 2024 Rossignol Sender 106 Ti Plus
This approachable Rossi is a confidence-inspiring all-mountain tool
Review: 2024 Blizzard Phoenix R14 Pro
This carving stick cuts through hard snow like a knife through butter
Review: 2024 Salomon Stance 90
This ski got a redesign, and the result is a more versatile frontside ride
Review: 2024 Völkl Blaze 114
This unisex powder ski impressed our female testers with its confidence-inspiring performance
Review: 2024 4FRNT MSP CC
If you don’t know about this top-performing women’s all-mountain ski, it’s time to change that
Review: 2024 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free
Featuring a little more party in the back, this Enforcer likes to play in the deep stuff
Review: 2024 Salomon QST Echo 106
Finally, a QST model specifically designed for backcountry adventures
Review: 2024 Fischer RC4 Pro MV
If you fancy yourself a World Cup-level skier, this new high-performance boot is for you
Review: 2024 Rossignol Nova 14 Ti
This carving ski can hold its own beyond the pristine corduroy
Review: 2024 K2 Wayback 98 W
Meet your trusty sidekick for big alpine terrain
Review: 2024 Faction La Machine Mini
Who knew a backcountry ski could be so playful?