Gear

Huge Selection, Low Prices, and Great Service

One tool that does it all: binding adjustment, buckle tool, carries your ski boots, and even opens a beer bottle.

Name the resort pictured and win Axio Max & Mini Watches!

Huge Selection, Low Prices, and Great Service

How dropping Skiing a letter can get you free stuff and save our sport.

You Can Get There From Here

When it first debuted, Rottefella's New Telemark Norm boot and binding system wasn't quite perfect. Now, it's getting pretty darn close.

The small screen is revolutionizing the way skiers chase snow, ride lifts and even share their adventures. But is this something to tweet about?

Non-sissy sunscreen. Because cancer sucks.

Consider where you ski most, factor in your ability, and pick the category that suits you best. Use the category descriptions below to examine the ski-width ranges and averages within each category of skis we review.

Finally, an air bag for jibbers.

Art gallery, crime scene, and ski store—all in one.

An art gallery, crime scene, and ski store—all in one.

BordzUp PipeLine system

Rossignol Super Galactic Wheelie

Have you ever walked into a ski shop in search of a new pair of skis and been completely overwhelmed by the options? We have too. Fortunately, we’ve created the perfect cheat sheet to buying a new pair of boards. Follow these 10 easy steps.

There's a ski out there that's perfect for you. Here's how to find it.

Which option below best describes you?

SPEED OR FREERIDE?

Moderately wide waists (80–90 mm) for softer snow and steeper steeps.

Moderately wide waists (80–90 mm) for softer snow and steeper steeps.

The spirit of Scot Schmidt rides the F Train.

What happens when three kids from Michigan start a ski apparel company?

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Check out Deborah Marks's author page.

Footwork Fancy

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Check out Deborah Marks's author page.

Wristy Business

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An open-shut case

Endless Winter

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Sweet Smell of Success

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Reverse: The Trend

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Sure, you can trust the resorts’ snow reports. But should you?

There's a ski out there that's perfect for you. Here's how to find it.

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Boeri’s lightest women’s helmet (14 oz.) now comes with a soft ponytail port, so you can keep your hair out of your way.

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Check out Deborah Marks's author page.

Weather the storm

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Electric heat

The Aquabloc Down Gauntlet glove places 600-fill goose down on the back of your hand (for warmth) and thinner synthetic insulation on your palm (for dexterity).

It’s hard to find more fervent brand loyalists than Patagonia wearers, many of whom swear by their Capilene base layers.

You’ve no doubt seen the Denali vest around—maybe in the liftline, maybe the grocery line.

There’s not a lot to the Wild Card II soft shell jacket, and that’s precisely why it’s so popular.

For a helmet to work, it has to fit.

A successful business born from high school chemistry class.

Can an infant ski startup in Switzerland survive amongst fierce market competition?

Dry snow: good. Dry mouth: very bad. Keep your whistle wet and your gear organized with a hydration-compatible ski pack.

A veritable second skin, a good base layer is your first line of defense against the elements. We help you find the best fit and feel.

Shane McConkey practically invented fat skis. Now K2 comes out with limited-edition rockered fatty to pay tribute to McConkey's life.

All gloves are not created equal. Neither are the hands that wear them. Here’s how to size up the perfect fit.

What’s up with down? Here’s a look at nature’s original insulator and its synthetic look-alikes.

These waterproof, breathable jackets are designed to defend the body against winter’s worst elements. But new materials and innovative construction reveal a softer side to hardshell protection.

New technology makes wearing a ski helmet a no-brainer. Still making excuses? Put a lid on it.

Tripp Frey and twin brothers John and Chris Pew grew up skiing and snowboarding together on garbage-mound mountains just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Though life often took them in separate directions, they’ve recently found each other back in the snow.

With the trend back toward flat skis, consumers get to choose their own bindings again.

Völkl’s new women’s ski technology takes into account that a good percentage of knee injuries happen to women.

Go ski touring, alpine skiing, or telemarking on the same set of skis.

Put this binding on twin tips, and you can choose between a park-specific center mount or a traditional mount.

This new binding releases when standard bindings don't.

Because they care. And you'll get better service.

A woman’s boot or ski really will help you have more fun on the hill.

You can have your skis built just the way you want them. Here's a look at one of Colorado's custom ski shops.

Not all shops are created equal.

Category: Women's Powder Super Wide; Category ranking: No. 1; Average score: 3.82; Balance of skills: 3.98; Best for: Ease: Intermediates could heliski on it; Not for: Quick turns in tight trees;

Category: Women's Powder Super Wide; Category ranking: No. 4; Average score: 3.61; Balance of skills: 3.66; Best for: Long, fast turns through pow; Not for: Hardpack, where rocker can feel wobbly

Category: Women's Powder Super Wide; Category ranking No. 2; Average score 3.75; Balance of skills: 3.64; Best for: Heli trip; Not for: A balanced diet: Does not like groomed

Category: Women's Powder Super Wide; Category ranking: No. 3; Average score: 3.73; Balance of skills: 3.64; Best for: AT bindings: It’s super lightweight. Not for: Overhead blower days: It’s the least floaty.

Category: Women's Speed; Category ranking: No. 2 (tie); Average score: 3.78; Balance of skills: 4.03; Best for: Versatility; the Fuego likes almost all terrain; Not for: Huge bumps—it’s too damp to be quick

Category: Women's Speed; Category ranking: No. 6; Average score: 3.31; Balance of skills: 2.96; Best for: Hard snow and dry skies; Not for: Flyweights; this ski demands aggression

Category: Women's Speed; Category ranking: No. 1; Average score: 3.95; Balance of skills: 4.08; Best for: Speedsters who like to venture off-piste; Not for: Skidding: It can’t be dialed back.

Category: Women's Speed; Category ranking: No. 2 (tie); Average score: 3.78; Balance of skills: 3.71; Best for: The category: It is speed-specific. Not for: Anyone on a budget ($1,350 with binding)