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These boots are the only ones you鈥檒l need all winter long
We can鈥檛 guarantee you鈥檒l ride just like Barrett Christy, but this snowboard might get you a little bit closer
We鈥檝e never encountered a zero-degree puffy this light and packable
Over the course of last season, this touring shell impressed us with a combination of serious weight savings and surprising durability
This lightweight, storm-resistant puffy earned an Editor鈥檚 Choice award. Here鈥檚 everything you need to know about it.
Get the most of winter鈥攁nd never go inside again鈥攚ith tips from the experts
Spending time in your garden now will set you up for success in the coming months
I鈥檒l level with you, dear reader: while I don鈥檛 trust gear reviews that don鈥檛 name at least a few cons, the only con here is the hefty price
Dial in your setup for cold-weather adventures with advice from polar explorers
Top athletes鈥攆rom Nordic skier Jessie Diggins to mountain runner Joseph Gray鈥攕hare a meal-by-meal plan of what they eat on typical winter days.
The best time to be outdoors? When others are going indoors. Here鈥檚 your guide to making the most of winter.
We rallied 441 testers and 1,300 products across every category of winter gear. After more than 7,500 miles and 830,000 vertical feet, we landed on 500 pieces that stood out for skiing, snowboarding, running, climbing, hiking, and more.
If you have your sights set on long backcountry tours even during low tide, this ski may be just the ticket
An ideal ski for beginners to gain confidence on hardpack and corduroy
Finally, an Enforcer designed to adventure beyond the ropes
A bomber all-mountain ski tailor-made for hard-chargers
This ski is one of the best in class when it comes to balancing performance and approachability
Don鈥檛 let the pretty top sheet fool you鈥攖his all-mountain tool means business, especially in the crud
No women鈥檚 powder ski list would be complete without this perennial favorite
These skis let you bring the playfulness of your resort skiing to the backcountry
A slight change in construction makes the new Kendo 88 more accessible and more fun
Looking for a jack-of-all-trades in the backcountry? Look no further
A ski for those who want an all-mountain ski, but don鈥檛 want to sacrifice the ability to carve
This wider all-mountain ski can cut through crud and carve up groomers
This ski didn鈥檛 steal the show again this year, but you鈥檇 be hard pressed to find a better crud ski
Testers once again designated the Enforcer 100 as the benchmark ski of the all-mountain category
This forgiving and energetic all-mountain ski is ideal for those looking to gain confidence off the groomed
A beer-league racing ski for those ex-racer types out there
If you gravitate towards quick and playful skis that can still hold their own when the going gets tough, check out this little number
If you鈥檙e looking for a a no-nonsense frontside ski that excels in crud, look no further
This year鈥檚 Most Improved award goes to this energetic and fun ski
A wide all-mountain ski for the more playful skiers out there
These playful planks were designed for skiers of the mountain west
This year鈥檚 most forgiving powder ski is also a ton of fun
Featuring a slim waist and lightweight construction, this backcountry ski is for those who need quick sticks to tackle big, technical terrain
If you鈥檙e a carver girl at heart but need something a little wider underfoot, the Ripstick 94 W is your compromise
This year鈥檚 best wide all-mountain ski is a tried and true performer
An easy-skiing option for all levels, especially newer or casual skiers
If you like to carve even when you have wide planks underfoot, this is your ski
This easy-going ride will follow you wherever you go, as long as it鈥檚 on edge
For soft snow and deep days, reach for these playful planks
We give you the most versatile and responsive wide all-mountain ride of the year
With a more moderate waist, this is the ski for East Coast pow hounds and those of us who live in reality
If you gravitate towards a damp, stiff ski for backcountry adventures, this is your stick
This powder ski for ladies is as playful as it is pretty
A beefy ski with stability and power for strong intermediates and up
This year鈥檚 most exciting new backcountry ski charges like a downhill ski
Introducing the top-rated women鈥檚 all-mountain ski of the year
The best powder ski of the year will make an all-time day even more all-time
It鈥檚 hard to find a wide all-mountain ski that鈥檚 this stable at speed
A powder ski with a versatile waist width to tackle the snow you get instead of the snow you want
A quick whip for all-mountain adventures in tight terrain
If you鈥檙e looking for an all-mountain ski to do it all, and do it all really well, this is your ticket to ride
This year鈥檚 chart-topping wide all-mountain ski for ladies lives for soft snow and crud
The e-Titan is a groomer ski with a one-track mind: to slice and dice hardpack
A backcountry stick for those who gravitate towards directional skis
This new powder ski from Faction is for hard-chargers who don鈥檛 shy away from the steep and deep
This year鈥檚 No. 1 frontside ski has no true weakness
This year鈥檚 No. 2 ski is a wider waisted frontside ski that can crush groomers as well as the crud
This tough bird won鈥檛 let you down when the pow turns to crud
When it鈥檚 soft and light in the backcountry, reach for these playful planks
These playful sticks are down to show you a good time all over the mountain
This perennial favorite didn鈥檛 win any awards this year, but testers still love it for its backbone and dependability
The best women鈥檚 powder ski of the year is one heck of a fun ride
If you鈥檙e an expert ripper looking for a ski that can keep up with you in the deep stuff, this is your ski
This year鈥檚 most playful wide all-mountain ski also eats crud for breakfast
Want an all-mountain ski that can rail off-piste like it rails on groomers? Here you go.
If you鈥檙e looking for an all-mountain ski that can also carve up a storm, look no further
Only advanced and expert skiers need apply to this pow ski with Titanal
It鈥檚 got race heritage, but it鈥檚 much more accessible than you鈥檇 think
A ski made for the technical backcountry lines of the Rockies
A true frontside ski made for all levels of skiers to improve their carving prowess