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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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Here’s How to Pack Your Backcountry Pack Like a Pro
A professional mountain guide and AIARE instructor shares the gear that should be on your pack list for a day in the backcountry.
Gear 360: Lange XT3 Pro Tour
Lange took the award-winning XT3 concept and made it even more backcountry-friendly, but didn't sacrifice an ounce of downhill performance in the process.
Learn How This Custom Ski Maker Turns Avalanche Debris Into Skis
"It is a wild process, milling out the wood, see how it goes from that very organic shape into 2x4s, and then it will keep going down and down until it functions as the energy in your ski."
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It may be prime gear-buying season, but that doesn't mean you have to pay full price.
Wonder Whose Native Land You’re Skiing On? This Map Will Show You
Learn more about the land you live and recreate on with the Native Land Territories map, available for free in the Gaia GPS app and web map
Can You Eat Old Baselayers? The Swedes Say Yes, Kind Of
Imagine eating a gourmet dinner made from vegetables grown in the soil of decomposed base layers.
Which Is the Ultimate One-Ski Quiver? The Nordica Enforcer 104 Free or the Blizzard Rustler 10?
"I'm looking for something fun in the powder & trees mostly, but that won't be too squirely on groomers."
Why Your Sunscreen Might Just Be Fluff
No matter the SPF, most sunscreens just aren’t up to the demands of high-altitude conditions. Here’s why, and which ones to use instead.
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Dirt, body oils, and household detergents can inhibit both the jackets’ ability to shed water and to breathe
The Best All-Mountain Skis For Storm Chasers
If you're going to spend several days at the same resort, chances are you're going to want to explore more than just the frontside groomers.
Donate Your Used Gear to Help Others Experience the Outdoors
But don’t let your old stuff gather dust or go to the landfill. Put it to work doing good.
Don’t Return Your Rental Skis At The End Of The Day When You Can Keep Them for the Season
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Your Fancy New Ski Boots? They Still Rely On Tech From the ’60s
The entire earthly world of plastic skis boots spawned from these two original sinners.
The End of Full TILT is Here
K2 revived the original three-piece Raichle Flexon boots from Europe in 2006 and ushered them into the next 15 years of progressive flex and innovation.
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The Best Men’s Powder Skis of 2022: Nordica Enforcer 110 Free
If you like to go fast in crud and variable terrain on powder days, you’d probably give the Nordica Enforcer 110 top marks.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Faction Dictator 2.0
Despite the hardcore name and top sheets, the Faction Dictator 2.0 is a surprisingly forgiving, playful, and fun ski.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition
All-black, all-speed, and all-mountain. The Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition is back for 2022 and it comes with QuadRod technology.
Helly Hansen Elevation Infinity 2.0 Jacket Review
This jacket stood the test of Silverton, Colo. Now that's saying something.
The Best Ski Boots of 2022: Head Formula
The all-new, all-mountain Head Formula ski boot provides an ideal combination of performance and comfort for recreational skiers.
The Best Ski Boots of 2022: Tecnica Cochise
The next generation of this iconic all-mountain workhorse ups the ante on what can be done by a ski boot.
The Best Ski Boots of 2022: Nordica SpeedMachine 3.0
The third generation of Nordica's classic medium-volume boot sheds grams without sacrificing performance.
The Best Backcountry Boots of 2022: SCARPA Maestrale XT
The newest generation of this iconic backcountry ski boot is still as stiff as can be, but still gets up a skin track well.
The Best Backcountry Boots of 2022: Fischer TransAlp Pro
An all-new ski boot from Fischer that reimagines how lightweight your everyday backcountry ski boot should be.
The Best Backcountry Boots of 2022: Lange XT3 Pro Tour
Lange took the award-winning XT3 concept and made it even more backcountry-friendly, but didn't sacrifice an ounce of downhill performance in the process.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: Black Crows Mentis Freebird
Skinny, blue, and incredibly powerful, the Black Crows Mentis Freebird is an ideal option for long uphills.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: Dynafit Blacklight 95
Super lightweight, great for skiing the steeps, and reasonably priced? The Dynafit Blacklight 95 checks all the boxes.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: Movement Alp Tracks 100
This Swiss ski brand is making some waves in the North American backcountry ski scene, and, with lightweight skis like this one, it's easy to see why.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: DPS Pagoda Tour 106 C2
The DPS Pagoda Tour 106 C2 is made with foam in the core, but it's also made to be super fun on the down. Here's why.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: Scott Pure
This beefy backcountry ski is made for skiers who want to go fast down the mountain, and don't mind hauling a little extra weight up for it.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: Weston Grizzly
The brand is known for making snowboards, but the fat backcountry-specific planks are fun for skiers, too.
The Best Backcountry Skis of 2022: WNDR Reason 120
The Utah-based company built a super-fat backcountry ski for earning your turns in powder. Here's how it skis.
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The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Dynastar M-Pro 99 W
Intermediates looking to get off the groomed would do well to consider the Dynastar M-Pro 99 W.
The No. 1 Women’s Value Ski of 2022: K2 Reckoner 92 Alliance
Like to bop around in the bumps? Allow us to introduce you to these cute shorties.
The Best Women’s Value Skis of 2022: Elan Wildcat 82 C
Testers agreed that the Wildcat 82 C would make a great all-mountain tool for beginners and intermediates.
The Best Women’s Value Skis of 2022: Nordica Wild Belle 78 CA
Designed primarily for the frontside, the Wild Belle 78 CA will impress intermediates and advanced skiers alike.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Salomon QST Stella 106
Those looking for a wider ski to get off the groomed and into the bumps, trees, and crud will appreciate the QST Stella’s versatility.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Elan Ripstick 102 W
The Ripstick 102 W skis more like a wide race ski than a fatter all-mountain stick.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Black Diamond Impulse 104
This ski surprised testers who poo-pooed Black Diamond’s credibility in the resort ski arena.
The Best Men’s Deep Snow Skis of 2022: J Skis The Friend
No one should call it quits when the refills are free.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Armada Reliance 102 Ti
Testers couldn’t say enough about this ski’s poppy and energetic personality.
The Best Men’s Value Skis of 2022: Line Sick Day 88
“Easy to engage, easy to release, easy to ski.”
The Best Men’s Value Skis of 2022: Nordica Navigator 75 CA
A great option for someone getting into the sport but wants a ski that can take them to the next level and beyond.
The Best Men’s Value Skis of 2022: K2 Reckoner 92
“An amusement park with bindings.”
Best Men’s Frontside Skis of 2022: Rossignol Experience 86 Ti
Wondering about the all-new Rossignol Experience 86 Ti Frontside Ski? Check out our testers' scores in this in-depth review.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Völkl Secret 96
It's everything you love about the wider Secret 102, but in a slimmer, more playful package.
The Best Men’s Powder Skis of 2022: Kästle FX106 Ti
These chargers remain a top freeride option, especially for those with the pocket change for this level of ski.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: J Skis The Hotshot
On firm snow, the Hotshots' Vermont roots came to light.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Rossignol Black Ops Sender Ti
At SKI Test, the Rossignol Black Ops Sender Ti ski had hardly any faults and wasn't ranked lower than fourth in any category.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: K2 Mindbender 99Ti
Back for a third season, the all-mountain K2 Mindbender 99Ti is still just as happy as can be in all conditions.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Black Diamond Impulse 98
The all-new Black Diamond Impulse 98 can hold its own at the resort and in the backcountry, making it an ideal do-it-all ski.
Best Men’s Deep Snow Skis of 2022: Dynastar M-Free 118
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Rossignol Black Ops Escaper
No metal? No problem! The Rossignol Black Ops Escaper dials up the playfulness and forgiveness scores thanks to its lightweight nature.
2022 Best Men’s Frontside Skis: Dynastar M-Pro 90
Dynastar's M-Pro 90 was ranked in the top-five overall Frontside skis for 2022. Find out what our testers loved and what they didn't like.
The Best Women’s Powder Skis of 2022: Völkl Blaze 106 W
You thought there was no such thing as playful Völkl ski? Think again.
The No. 1 Women’s All-Mountain Wide Ski of 2022: Stöckli Nela 96
When the going gets tough, the Stöckli Nela 96 gets going.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Skis of 2022: Völkl M6 Mantra
The sixth generation of the Völkl Mantra lives up to the hype, as the German company has somehow tailored a great ski to be even better.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Völkl Blaze 106
The lightweight Völkl Blaze 106 can hold its own all over any ski resort, as well as deep into the backcountry.
The Best Women’s Ski Outerwear of 2022
Step up your ski style game this season with innovative new jacket and pants tech built for long days at the resort or in the backcountry.
The No. 1 Women’s Carving Ski of 2022: Stöckli Laser MX
This ski excels on edge, but won't punish skiers who are still working on their carving chops.
The Best Women’s Powder Skis of 2022: Dynastar M-Free 108
It’s not the fattest ski out there, but testers appreciated how versatile the M-Free 108 is.
Best Women’s Carving Skis of 2022: K2 Disruption MTi Alliance
The all-new Disruption MTi Alliance is not the loosey-goosey K2 you've come to expect.
The Best Women’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Völkl Secret 102
The Völkl Secret 102 holds an edge and carves, even on hard snow, surprisingly well for a wide-waisted ski.
The Best Men’s All-Mountain Wide Skis of 2022: Blizzard Rustler 11
A confidence booster that can ski short turns right into pure-carve GS turns, then off the piste into some soft fluff. Superb!
The Best Frontside Skis of 2022: Fischer RC One 86GT
The Fischer RC One 86GT frontside ski returns for 2022, and has already become a classic ski that includes a binding.