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A baselayer with serious stretch
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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.
Bak to the Future
CamelBak ShredPak
Child's Play
MFS’s Xtreme Sports children’s sunglasses
Confession: I Have a Buff, And I Like It
Second cousin to balaclavas and neck gaiters, the Buff has dork in its DNA.
Gear For The Trees
This gear won't turn you into a nasty tree skier overnight. But it'll help.
Contest Crazy
Is it just us, or has the ski world gone contest crazy? Including us. Here are six cool contests where you can win free gear, lift tickets, season passes, and more.
The Citizens' Ski Test
Pros, Schmoes: Here’s What the Average Joe Thinks of This Year’s Gear
Mind Your Spine
Crashes happen. But with body armor, injuries don’t have to
Instant Ski Rack—for $20
Raxstars car-top ski carrier works with factory racks; gives you options in a pinch
A New Generation of Helmet
Smith's Variant uses hybrid construction to blend aesthetics and protection
The Yellow Line
Guess the location of Grant Gunderson's photos and win a pair of Wagner Custom skis.
Craig's List for Skiers
Two new websites aim to help skiers sell and buy used gear. Now you don't have to worry about those creepy personal ads.
Stolen: One Jacket, Nice and Newish
To the thief with the impeccable taste...
Mountainsmith Utili-Tote
Keep all your essentials in one place.
Win a Pair of Motorola Radios
Been lost? Share your best story about getting that way while skiing and you could win a pair of Motorola radios and, maybe, save yourself from future embarrassment.
K2's Adjustable Pole
Sturdy new Lock Jaw combines pole and probe functions
Salomon's Custom Fit Technology
"CS" shells, now available in more models, are a quick fix for problem feet
Marker Schizo
One binding that suits both new-school and traditional applications
BERGS Ski Shop
Huge Selection, Low Prices, and Great Service
Buckle EZ (Sponsored Content)
One tool that does it all: binding adjustment, buckle tool, carries your ski boots, and even opens a beer bottle.
Where Is It? October 2009
Name the resort pictured and win Axio Max & Mini Watches!
BERGS Ski Shop (Sponsored Content)
Huge Selection, Low Prices, and Great Service
Yes, You Want Free Skis
How dropping Skiing a letter can get you free stuff and save our sport.
Stuff We Like: Garmin Oregon 550t GPS unit
You Can Get There From Here
Finally, the NTN rips
When it first debuted, Rottefella's New Telemark Norm boot and binding system wasn't quite perfect. Now, it's getting pretty darn close.
What Now: iSkier
The small screen is revolutionizing the way skiers chase snow, ride lifts and even share their adventures. But is this something to tweet about?
Z Blok Sunblock
Non-sissy sunscreen. Because cancer sucks.
Find the Right Skis
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.
A Real Pillow Line
Finally, an air bag for jibbers.
Icelantic Skis
Art gallery, crime scene, and ski store—all in one.
Icelantic Skis
An art gallery, crime scene, and ski store—all in one.
Put 'em up
BordzUp PipeLine system
10 Steps to Buying a New Pair of Skis
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.
The Ski You Need
There's a ski out there that's perfect for you. Here's how to find it.
TRUE HIGH EXPERT
Which option below best describes you?
TRUE EXPERT
SPEED OR FREERIDE?
Expert: Freeride Skis
Moderately wide waists (80–90 mm) for softer snow and steeper steeps.
High Expert: Freeride Skis
Moderately wide waists (80–90 mm) for softer snow and steeper steeps.
Street Tech
The spirit of Scot Schmidt rides the F Train.
Deuter Edge Pack
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Kuru Draft Clog
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Zapz Custom Footbeds
Footwork Fancy
Flylow Lab Coat Jacket
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Garmin Forerunner 405 Watch
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Spyder Workhorse Gloves
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Highgear Axio Mini
Wristy Business
Under Armour Hundo Zip Midlayer
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Cloudveil Koven Jacket
An open-shut case
The Slicer Sled
Endless Winter
Giro Slingshot Helmet
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Win Detergent
Sweet Smell of Success
Casio Exilim EX-S10 Digital Camera
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Transpack Sidekick Pro Pack
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Merrell's Morph Jacket
Reverse: The Trend
Outdoor Research Aria Vest
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Bushnell Weather FX
Sure, you can trust the resorts’ snow reports. But should you?
The Ski You Need: 2010
There's a ski out there that's perfect for you. Here's how to find it.
Smith Phenom Turbo Fan
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Boeri Siren Plush Helmet
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.
Primus C&H Duo Vacuum Bottle
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Primus C&H Duo Vacuum Bottle
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Origo Granite Peak Titanium Watch
Weather the storm
Arc’teryx Dually Belay Jacket
Buy it Now!
Mountain Hardwear Red Savina Glove
Electric heat
Gordini Aquabloc Down Gauntlet
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).
Patagonia Cap 3 Zip-Neck Base Layer
It’s hard to find more fervent brand loyalists than Patagonia wearers, many of whom swear by their Capilene base layers.
The North Face Denali Vest
You’ve no doubt seen the Denali vest around—maybe in the liftline, maybe the grocery line.
Columbia Wild Card II Jacket
There’s not a lot to the Wild Card II soft shell jacket, and that’s precisely why it’s so popular.
Boeri Vortex
For a helmet to work, it has to fit.
Whacks Wax
A successful business born from high school chemistry class.
Water That Works
Dry snow: good. Dry mouth: very bad. Keep your whistle wet and your gear organized with a hydration-compatible ski pack.
Get Back to Basics
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.
K2 Releases Shane McConkey Tribute Ski
Shane McConkey practically invented fat skis. Now K2 comes out with limited-edition rockered fatty to pay tribute to McConkey's life.
Find Your Glove Match
All gloves are not created equal. Neither are the hands that wear them. Here’s how to size up the perfect fit.