The 2026 Winter Gear Guide
We put hundreds of piece of gear to the test last season to bring you our 2026 Winter Gear Guide. The skis, boots, apparel, and accessories featured on this page represent the best on the market this winter.
Editor's Letter
You can feel it, can’t you? The mornings are getting crisper, the days a little shorter. There’s a buzz in the air that only skiers recognize—the unmistakable sign that winter is right around the corner. Somewhere out there, in a high, snowy corner of the country, the first lifts will be spinning before you’ve even finished raiding the Halloween candy.
And so we give you: SKI’s 2026 Winter Gear Guide, just in time to help you get fired up—and fully prepared—for the season ahead. Our team spent months putting skis, boots, and outerwear through the wringer to figure out what truly deserves a spot in your quiver or kit. Looking for the perfect daily driver, boots that won’t leave you limping back to the car, or a jacket tough enough for those glorious powder days? You’ll find it all right here.
Bookmark this guide and come back often—we’ll be adding new reviews and rankings all season long. Winter is coming fast. Let’s chase it down.
