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The versatility of these American-made planks is second to none
Blizzard's Women2Women summit gathers skiers to talk about how to improve women's ski design. And it's working.
Designed for hut trips to sidecountry adventures and everything in between, here are our favorite snow-sports packs
The Smith I/O was already one of our favorite pairs of goggles鈥攁nd now it鈥檚 even better, thanks to a new magnetic lens-swapping system
With the ski season in full swing, our resident boot expert is here with some tips for choosing the right pair of ski boots.聽
Whether you ski more powder or hardpack, these planks have the chops to perform on any mountain, any day
Knowing the basics on lenses, fit, and venting will help you find a pair you love
Finally, a ski for women that excels in all conditions, from hardpack to powder to tight trees
The super-comfy ThermoBall Traction Mules are as happy hanging out in the snow as they are around a fire back at the lodge
This simple, affordable product will protect your expensive eyewear
The聽Oyuki Pep Trigger Mitts ($140) are a favorite of gear editor Ben Fox.
Drying your soaked kit is the key to make it last
Gear editor Ben Fox takes a drive up to Ski Santa Fe with the new K眉at Grip 4 Ski Rack ($349)
Racking up all the best ways to carry and store your winter cargo
We've been testing Backcountry's touring kit. Here are our thoughts.
We talked with a dermatologist to find out the best way to prevent the winter sun from damaging your skin
The hipster brand's new ski apparel line is more about fashion than function. But if making the sport trendy gets more women on snow, then that鈥檚 OK.
Who doesn't love warm and cozy clothing after skiing?
Our gear team is in Denver for Winter OR, here are the products that caught our eyes on day one.
(Courtesy Patagonia) Patagonia聽Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Vest ($99) Nothing feels as cozy as fleece. Patagonia鈥檚 Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Vest is thick and soft, and it鈥檚 made using fair-trade recycled polyester. Buy Now (Courtesy Rumpl) Rumpl Puffy Sherpa Blanket ($189) With velvety fleece on one side and…
Make your way down, across, and, yes, even up the mountain with these premium planks
We break down the jargon and tell you what you really need to understand
A simple method for applying a smooth coat to protect your skis and build the stoke
Strap on one of these accessories and walk with confidence this winter
If you鈥檙e determined to camp in winter, you鈥檙e going to need some sturdy gear
Hot pockets鈥攏uking not required (unless we鈥檙e talking about snow)
Show the other players who鈥檚 best at pulling on plastic
A complete revamp of a classic leads the cream of the crop from our test in Snowbird, Utah
As mega-passes continue to add resorts, now is the time to ditch single-day lift tickets for good
You鈥檙e only as good (and as safe) as your connection to your skis
The season鈥檚 backcountry boots demand to be pushed to the limit
It snowed at Keystone this week. It's time to get ready.
No one likes pulling a U-turn after an improperly tied down surfboard flies away
Three new options鈥攊n a panoply of sizes鈥攏ail women鈥檚 fit and performance
In February, we put more than 250 pairs of next winter's skis through their paces at Snowbird, Utah. We're talking 18 testers, three days, and a total of 1.5 million vertical feet. Find out which planks rose to the top in the Winter Buyer's Guide, which hits newsstands in October. In the meantime, let photographer Lee Cohen take you through the test.
Tough and functional for those long days on snow
Here's what one of the nation's strongest ski mountaineers chooses for both resort and backcountry missions
Can Spy's new electrochromic tint-changing lens unseat the Smith鈥攎y favorite goggles ever鈥攆rom its throne?
This month, Red Bull sponsored a team of the world's best mountaineers to ski across the Alps in less than 41 days
Yeah, it's been around 136 years for a reason
Eleven companies making apparel and equipment just the way you like it
The prescription goggles are the best solution for those who simply can't go without their specs on the slopes
Luke Jacobson set out to land a gig at a big ski company like K2. Instead, he helped launch American-built Moment Skis, a small but growing brand that made it all the way to the 2018 Winter Olympics.
A love letter to a very expensive pair of skis
The all-mountain touring boot is the most innovative ski boot of the year
Strafe solved the biggest problem with ski bibs for women: an easy way to answer nature's call
A women-specific grant dedicated to helping ambitious splitboarders go deeper, further, and higher
Mission-critical supplies for when the mercury drops
The essentials this snowboarding pro will bring to the Olympic Village to help her perform at her best
This new female-founded outerwear company has a vendetta against girly colors
Inconceivably rad gloves and mittens from the Land of the Rising Sun
Jen Gurecki had zero experience designing skis鈥攗ntil she decided to start her own women's ski company
In recent years, a whole crop of smaller ski builders like聽Shaggy鈥檚 Copper Country Skis聽have emerged, and these shops now make some of the country鈥檚 finest downhill boards. As a ski maker, you have to be part tailor, part carpenter, and part physicist, creating products that excel…
Fear not winter鈥檚 harshest bite with these foul-weather friends
Treat yourself this holiday season with some new gear from REI's seasonal sale
We put 161 pairs of planks through the paces during our annual ski test at Snowbird mountain in Utah. These eight won out.
Size matters. For speed, go big. Wanna goof around? Stubby is best.
The Utah-based ski company claims its new "glide treatment" will make your skis slippery for life. We tested it and came away impressed.