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Reviews of the best skis, boots, bindings, apparel, and accessories of the year. Like saving money on pricey ski gear? Us too. That’s why we developed this powerful tool that collects the best deals on ski gear from across the internet in one convenient, searchable place. Check out our Deals page here.
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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
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
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 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 Blizzard Rustler 9
Meet the all-new Rustler 9, the lovechild of the old Rustler and the stalwart Bonafide
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 RMU Apostle 106 Carbon Tour
This burly backcountry charger eats crud for breakfast
Review: 2024 Dynafit Tigard 130
This is hands-down the most impressive resort-meets-backcountry boot we’ve ever tried
Review: 2024 Salomon QST Blank
For the third year in a row, this ski bested the rest in the powder category
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 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 Thunderbird R15 WB LTD
This fully cambered carving stick gets kudos for its dependability underfoot
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 K2 Mindbender 116C W
This new Mindbender is a plug-n-play powder charger
Review: 2024 Fischer Ranger 116
Testers called these powder boards some of the most accessible in the category
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 Black Crows Draco Freebird
These backcountry planks want you to commit to the fall line
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 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 Blizzard Sheeva 10
The newly revamped Sheeva 10 is more approachable and more fun than previous iterations
Review: 2024 Elan Wildcat 86 C Black Edition
No other women’s frontside ski comes close to the Wildcat’s carving chops
Review: 2024 Rossignol Rallybird 104 Ti
This all-mountain charger maximizes fun and float in soft snow
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 Lange Shadow 130 LV
This boot has some fancy new tech that translates to powerful energy transfer to your skis
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 Völkl Blaze 114
This unisex powder ski impressed our female testers with its confidence-inspiring performance
Review: 2024 Salomon Stance 90
This ski got a redesign, and the result is a more versatile frontside ride
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 Fischer RC4 Pro MV
If you fancy yourself a World Cup-level skier, this new high-performance boot is for you
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 Salomon QST Echo 106
Finally, a QST model specifically designed for backcountry adventures
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 Head Kore 85 W
Intermediates and experts alike will enjoy this perfect blend of performance and play
Review: 2024 Faction La Machine Mini
Who knew a backcountry ski could be so playful?
Review: 2024 Lange XT3 Tour Light 130
Finally, a lightweight touring boot for Lange aficionados
Review: 2024 Nordica Dobermann 5 S
This high-performance boot was designed to drive skis into trenches on hard snow
Review: 2024 Rossignol Experience W 82 Ti
If pop and play is what you’ve after in a frontside ski, check out this number
Review: 2024 Line Pandora 110
This ski doesn’t require hard charging, but chargers will still dig it
Review: 2024 Scarpa F1 XT
This is a lightweight AT boot that inspires confidence on big backcountry missions
Review: 2024 K2 Disruption MTi
Whether you’re still working on perfecting the carve or already there, this ski aims to please
Review: 2024 RMU North Shore 114
Ladies who rip and demand a big stick may want to consider this unisex powder plank
Review: 2024 Salomon QST Stella 106
Ladies were blown away by how much for energetic this new Stella is.
Review: 2024 Salomon S/Pro Supra BOA 105 W
Skiers with wider feet will appreciate this new BOA option
Review: 2024 Stöckli Montero AR
This frontside ski proves you can buy a good turn (if you’ve got the budget)
Review: 2024 Fischer Ranger 102
This unisex ski won high praise from female testers for how accessible and fun it is even for smaller and lighter weight skiers