Shop Talk: K2 Mindbender Skis
The American brand has stepped up their game for the 2019/2020 season with a brand new line of all-mountain skis.
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Reviews of the best skis, boots, bindings, apparel, and accessories of the year.
Reviews of the best skis, boots, bindings, apparel, and accessories of the year.
Freeride World Tour Announces 2019 Safety Partners
Black Diamond, Pieps, Vibram, RECCO and ISTA are on-board to protect riders and venue staff.
Demystifying Custom Skis, One Friendly Conversation at a Time
On the hunt for new skis but don’t know where to start? The misconception that custom skis are for die-hards or gear heads is something ROMP is changing.
Swiss Ski Boot Brand Steps Into American Markets
DAHU is jumping over the pond and rethinking what a ski boot should be.
Hot Tickets
Arm yourself with the smartest heated gear and apparel on the market. Ski longer, be happy.
Pants to Take Off-Hill
Sure, snowpants are great, but there's a time and a place for them.
Used and Abused: Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Jacket
An insulated layer that's surprisingly good at almost everything.
Staying Warm Just Got Lighter
With Helly Hansen’s new LifaLoft insulation, you don’t have to choose between light weight and warmth.
Our Favorite Causal Jackets for Guys
Don't risk ruining precious Gore-Tex at the bar and wear one of these jackets after skiing instead.
Gear of the Year 2019: Softgoods
The best of the best for this season's wearables.
Gear of the Year 2019: Backcountry
New backcountry skiing technology that will make the entire out-of-bounds experience better.
10 Gifts for the Hut-Trip Lover in Your Life
Help them live it up in the mountains this winter with these snow-loving pieces of gear.
Gear of the Year 2019: Boots
These are the ski boots that deserve a close-up for elevating the standard this season.
Gear of the Year 2019: Skis
A warm welcome to the newest skiing technology for this season that came out swinging.
A GPS Smartwatch is the Adventure Enhancement You Need
With a Garmin fēnix 5X Plus, you’ll feel like you can do anything.
Tinker, Tailor, Freeskier
In the wake of his new namesake film, Hoji the skier is now also recognized as Hoji the inventor.
Give the Gift of Skiing
Skiing is expensive. Helly Hansen is lessening the burden this season.
Dynastar Slicer Factory (2019)
2019 Men's Value Ski
Head Monster 83x (2019)
2019 Men's Value Ski
Völkl Kanjo (2019)
2019 Men's Value Ski
Nordica Navigator 85 (2019)
2019 Men's Value Ski
Atomic Vantage 97 C (2019)
2019 Men's Value Ski
K2 Pinnacle 85 (2019)
2019 Men's Value Ski
Nordica Astral 84 (2019)
2019 Women's Value Ski
Faction Prodigy 1.0x (2019)
2019 Women's Value Ski
Armada Victa 93 (2019)
2019 Women's Value Ski
Dynastar Legend W84 (2019)
2019 Women's Value Ski
Blizzzard Sheeva 9 (2019)
2019 Women's Value Ski
Salomon Aira 80 Ti (2019)
2019 Women's Value Ski
Gift Guide 2019: $50 or less
Show your office mates you care with these stocking stuffers, but be sure to remind them that a gift doesn't mean you'll ski with them on a powder day.
Gift Guide 2019: $50 to $150
The perfect price range for gifts intended for best friends, parents, and your bootfitter.
Gift Guide 2019: $150 and Up
Know someone who travels a lot for skiing? Or someone who only wants the latest and greatest gear? These products are what they need, even if they don't know it yet.
Editor’s Choice Gear 2019
If you're going to go to Hokkaido, or any other powdery locale, these are the tools you need this season.
Stay Warm With Seirus
With new gear and rock-solid classics, Seirus equipment will keep you warm and on the move.
Backcountry Releases Namesake Touring Collection
The specialty retailer tapped the most respected brands in the backcountry skiing biz to design their new head-to-toe touring kit.
Shop Talk: Rossignol Experience 94 Ti
Matt from Rossignol gives the low-down about the completely redesigned Experience family of all-mountain skis from Deer Valley, Utah.
Winter Camping Must-Haves
If you're going to sleep in a rooftop tent or deep in the snowy backcountry, be prepared with these critical items.
Pitch In
Rooftop tents have exploded onto the scene. Check out these full winterized options for a different kind of slopeside lodging.
Rustic Casual
Natural fibers and autumn colors pair perfectly with weekends at the lodge.
Return of the Icon
Skullcandy's signature headphone for action sports is back, now without wires.
Indie SKI Test 2018: The Gallery from Loveland Ski Area
Younger brands and younger testers means even more fun.
Whiskey Barrel Sidewalls
Parlor Skis and WhistlePig have teamed up to create skis made using whiskey staves.
The Duel: Otterbox Trooper LT 30 vs. Yeti Backflip 24
Sure, they’re both backpack coolers, but the Otterbox Trooper LT 30 and the Yeti Backflip 24 couldn’t be more different—and not just because of storage capacity.
Salomon TV: SHIFT
The brand tests their new binding by going on a winter camping trip with some of the hardest chargers in skiing.
SKI Test 2018: The Stoke Gallery from Deer Valley
Testing skis is hard work, but luckily our crew knows how to have fun.
Shop Talk: Blizzard Firebird WRC
Jed Duke talks about the tech in the new Firebird line from Blizzard Skis.
Amie Engerbretson’s Year of Firsts
From South American heli-skiing exploits to working with SPYDER on designing technical apparel to back up her adventures, Engerbretson’s career continues to chart new terrain.
Chris Davenport Has It All
He has cultivated a beautiful family, a rad ski record, and a partnership with SPYDER where he helps design the gear he wears.
Missing skier: How does mountain search and rescue work?
See inside the step-by-step process ski patrollers use to find a missing skier, and the gear that helps them do it.
Gearing Up for the Southern Hemisphere
Ski essentials that scored high in versatility and packability on a trip to Portillo
Carried Away
You're not ready to chase powder halfway across the country until your carry-on is safely stowed in the... You know the drill. Our favorites for any kind of travel.
Salomon S/MAX BLAST (2019)
2019 Race Ski
Völkl Deacon 74 Pro (2019)
2019 Race Ski
Stöckli Laser WRT (2019)
2019 Race Ski
Nordica DOBERMANN GSR RB (2019)
2019 Race Ski
Rossignol Hero Master (2019)
2019 Race Ski
HEAD iSpeed Pro
2019 Race Ski
Mountain Bike Gear for Skiers
This fall, get ready for ski season on two wheels.
Used & Abused: The 2018 Scott GENIUS 920
The bike equivalent of a really rad all-mountain ski.
This Ski Apparel is Made from Recycled Plastic Recovered from the Sea
More companies are making great products from recycled materials, which is win-win for skiers and planet earth.
If the Boot Fits…
Visit a bootfitter this season to make every part of your skiing better.
Gear Guide 2019: Women's Apparel
Get the lowdown on the hottest new tech in women's outerwear.
Gear Guide 2019: Men's Apparel
With space-age insulation and colors that pop, this is the stuff you really, really want.
Smaller than Indie
Meet Nano Ski Brands
Gear Guide 2019: Trends Report
Lighter, faster, more comfortable, and longer lasting. Across the board, ski technology has never been better, and it’s easier than ever to get a perfectly tailored set-up to suit your style.
Gear Guide 2019: SKI Magazine’s Best in Test Skis
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.
Warren’s World: Bring Back Stretch Pants
Warren's World: What was slowing the growth of the ski industry?
Business Casual Style for Mountain Girls
Stylish, functional, and above all, comfortable.
Four Classy Skier Shirts
Let everyone know you're a skier when you're not skiing.
A Comfy Beast
Salewa’s SPEED BEAT GTX shoes are rugged to get you higher for longer.
Blizzard Bonafide (2019)
2019 Men's All-Mountain Wide Ski
Nordica Enforcer 100 (2019)
2019 Men's All-Mountain Wide Ski
Kästle BMX 105 HP (2019)
2019 Men's All-Mountain Wide Ski
HEAD Kore 105 (2019)
2019 Men's All-Mountain Wide Ski
Stöckli Stormrider 95 (2019)
2019 Men's All-Mountain Wide Ski