Cait from Bluehouse Skis at the Indie Ski Test.

Dave from Grace Skis at the Indie Ski Test.

Matt from Meier Skis at the Indie Ski Test.

A behind the scenes look at last week's Indie Ski Test at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado.

Here's what went down at our Indie Ski Test at Loveland Ski Area in Colorado this year.

We hit Loveland Ski Area for 3 days of ski testing, and Ullr delivered the goods. Powder, hucking meat, face shots and backflips galore.

Smaller brands build great skis. We set out to find the best.

Early last April, Skiing Magazine set up shop at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, for the 3rd annual Independent Ski Test. The goal: To find the Best Independent Skis of 2012.