2023 Gear Guide

An ideal ski for beginners to gain confidence on hardpack and corduroy

Want an all-mountain ski that can rail off-piste like it rails on groomers? Here you go

We give you the most versatile and responsive wide all-mountain ride of the year

This year’s category winner makes everyone who skis it feel like a star

If you liked the Salomon S/Max, wait till you step into this new boot

This tough bird won’t let you down when the pow turns to crud

A ski made for the technical backcountry lines of the Rockies

If you’re looking for a no-nonsense frontside ski that excels in crud, look no further

We challenge you to find a more playful and responsive backcountry ski than this

A tried and true favorite that delivers in crud

This year’s most forgiving powder ski is also a ton of fun

This year’s chart-topping wide all-mountain ski for ladies lives for soft snow and crud

A wide all-mountain ski for the more playful skiers out there

A slight change in construction makes the new Kendo 88 more accessible and more fun

Wait until you feel the design upgrades to this best-seller

If speed is your friend, this ski belongs in your quiver

This ski was voted the most playful ski among this year’s crop of women’s all-mountain skis

With a more moderate waist, this is the ski for East Coast pow hounds and those of us who live in reality

This accessible all-mountain tool for ladies earned high marks in versatility and quickness

When the fluff turns to crud, this is the ski you want underfoot

A true frontside ski made for all levels of skiers to improve their carving prowess

A ski for those who want an all-mountain ski, but don’t want to sacrifice the ability to carve

Looking for a jack-of-all-trades in the backcountry? Look no further

For soft snow and deep days, reach for these playful planks

The best powder ski of the year will make an all-time day even more all-time

If you gravitate towards quick and playful skis that can still hold their own when the going gets tough, check out this little number

Truly a ski for everyone, in all conditions, wherever you ski

If you’re an expert ripper looking for a ski that can keep up with you in the deep stuff, this is your ski

An easy-skiing option for all levels, especially newer or casual skiers

The runner-up in the women’s powder category is a force to be reckoned with

A no-nonsense ski for ladies who don’t shy away from big mountain lines

Power and precision are the name of the game with this tried and true favorite

This Sender is all-new, and it’s a crowd pleaser

This year’s No. 1 frontside ski has no true weakness

A beer-league racing ski for those ex-racer types out there

If you like to carve even when you have wide planks underfoot, this is your ski

Only advanced and expert skiers need apply to this pow ski with Titanal

This forgiving and energetic all-mountain ski is ideal for those looking to gain confidence off the groomed

The best women’s powder ski of the year is one heck of a fun ride

This ski offers an impressive balance between flotation and power

It’s hard to find a wide all-mountain ski that’s this stable at speed

This year’s most exciting new backcountry ski charges like a downhill ski

A high-performance boot for advanced skiers with narrow feet

This ski is one of the best in class when it comes to balancing performance and approachability

Finally, an Enforcer designed to adventure beyond the ropes

This year’s Most Improved award goes to this energetic and fun ski

A quick whip for all-mountain adventures in tight terrain

This year’s best wide all-mountain ski is a tried and true performer

This year’s No. 2 ski is a wider waisted frontside ski that can crush groomers as well as the crud

It’s not the lightest backcountry option out there, but if you’re plowing through backcountry crud, this is the ski you want underfoot

This easy-going ride will follow you wherever you go, as long as it’s on edge

These skis let you bring the playfulness of your resort skiing to the backcountry

If you’re looking for a confidence-inspiring teaching tool to help you level up, give this ski a try

This quick and reliable backcountry ski for ladies gets the job done on all but the deepest of days

If you’re a carver girl at heart but need something a little wider underfoot, the Ripstick 94 W is your compromise

This ski didn’t steal the show again this year, but you’d be hard pressed to find a better crud ski

If you have your sights set on long backcountry tours even during low tide, this ski may be just the ticket

This wider all-mountain ski can cut through crud and carve up groomers

A bomber all-mountain ski tailor-made for hard-chargers

These playful planks were designed for skiers of the mountain west

Super-stable planks for strong skiers who know how to steer a ski

This lightweight free-touring ski with a moderate waist is for ladies who charge technical lines

It’s got race heritage, but it’s much more accessible than you’d think

If you like playful powder planks (who doesn’t), check out this energetic ski

An easy-turning frontside tool that will help all skiers level up

These playful sticks are down to show you a good time all over the mountain

Glen Plake’s first ever signature model is a backcountry tool that skis like Glen Pake

The e-Titan is a groomer ski with a one-track mind: to slice and dice hardpack

Testers once again designated the Enforcer 100 as the benchmark ski of the all-mountain category

Allow us to introduce you to this stealthy backcountry player

No women’s powder ski list would be complete without this perennial favorite

This new addition to the all-mountain category impressed with its balance of skills

It’s built for deep snow, but you’d be surprised by its versatility

A ski made for the playful pow slasher

This high performance ski boot is for those who refuse to sacrifice control for comfort

This fast and light backcountry ski doesn’t skimp on downhill performance