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Skis and boots aside, there's plenty of gear that makes itself useful for other outdoor adventures long after the lifts close.

How do you spot a skier in the wild? Here are the fashion trends that have overtaken the slopes, for better or worse.

Check out these hot ticket items going for bargain basement prices.

These non-insulated ski kits are made for active days in the elements.

Yes, testing next year's skis is technically part of our jobs. Please forgive us.

Go above and beyond for your outdoorsy dad or husband this year, here's what they really want. By Leslie Hittmeier

Pants so hot you'll want to get out of them.

Here are some ski accessories our editors are lusting after—including a wet cantaloupe you can put your hands into.

The equipment we use and abuse at our two ski tests.

15 things our ski tester’s loved.

Step 1: Have friends like Flylow Gear and Powder Addiction. Step 2: Get lucky.

Puffy jackets have come a long way since being mocked ruthlessly by Ralphie’s little brother in “A Christmas Story.” Now, they’re engineered to be warmer, lighter and more stylish than ever before. We found eight that stood out from the crowd.

Tops among bottoms. These are some of our favorite new pants.

Last week, a couple Skiing Magazine staffers decided to make some turns before work. They bagged the Silver Couloir, a steep, 2,500 foot stripe down the northeast face of Buffalo Mountain in Silverthorne, Colorado. Conditions were all time for this classic Summit County line, they found blue skies and buttery, boot-top powder. Not a bad way to start the day.

Flylow Gear's Dan Abrams tells us about their first pair of bibs, the Baker.

Bibs offer substantially more coverage than traditional ski pants. They're especially effective when skiing blower powder. We've picked the most stylish and functional pairs around. Luckily for you, there's powder almost everywhere.

Spring has sprung, so ditch the goose down and check out these lightweight jackets that are perfect for warm days on the mountain.

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What to wear when you're heading out of bounds.