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

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

Introducing the top-rated women’s all-mountain ski of the year

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

It’s hard to find a wide all-mountain ski that’s 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’re looking for an all-mountain ski to do it all, and do it all really well, this is your ticket to ride

A backcountry stick for those who gravitate towards directional skis

This new powder ski from Faction is for hard-chargers who don’t shy away from the steep and deep

This year’s 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

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

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

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

When it’s soft and light in the backcountry, reach for these playful planks

Allow us to introduce you to this stealthy backcountry player

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

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

This perennial favorite didn’t win any awards this year, but testers still love it for its backbone and dependability

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

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

This year’s most playful wide all-mountain ski also eats crud for breakfast

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

If you’re looking for an all-mountain ski that can also carve up a storm, look no further

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

A dialed groomer ski that excels in short to medium turns

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

A ski made for the technical backcountry lines of the Rockies

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

The runner-up in the women’s all-mountain category is a universal crowd pleaser

A powder ski that floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee

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

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

An approachable frontside ski perfect for groomer rippers who aren't afraid to play off-piste on the same ski

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

If it’s deep, this ski will float your boat

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

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

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

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

A ski that likes to stay on-piste for skiers who like to do the same

This ski offers an impressive balance between flotation and power

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

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

Featuring tech inserts, rubber soles, and hike-modes with plenty of range of motion, these boots make short work of long, uphill slogs

Allow us to introduce you to this scrappy brand and its supremely fun all-mountain ski

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

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

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

Not just for carving, this all-mountain ski can do it all

It’s not a backcountry powder plank, but it sure is quick in steep, technical terrain

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

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

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

A lightweight free-touring ski with a moderate waist, the Escaper W 97 Nano is a versatile backcountry ski for ladies who charge no matter the conditions

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

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

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

A tried and true favorite that delivers in crud

Carv’s digital coaching software uses insoles with pressure sensors to give you real-time feedback. But can it really help first-timers improve?

Despite decades of advanced-level experience, I was surprised at how much I learned from Carv’s digital ski coach

No, you can’t toss the Essential in your curbside bin. But 75 percent of it can be broken down at the brand’s factory.

Montana-based Peak Ski Company introduces a new line of direct-to-consumer products featuring newly developed technology

Backpacking when the weather forecast is anything but optimal can be intimidating, but with some modifications to your kit, you can turn it into an enjoyable four-season activity

Because they’ve saved me more than a few times—and they can do the same for you

Enjoy riding frozen waves more than ever with these items

The narrowest ski in the new Fischer Ranger series represents an entirely new direction for the brand

Hint: It depends on where you ski, what you ski, and how you ski. �����ԹϺ��� associate gear editor Kelly Klein breaks it down.

Getting through airports is a far easier proposition with the Thule RoundTrip

The professional skier says long grips help him save energy and avoid injury in the backcountry

On snow as in life, it’s important not to look like a bozo, and for new skiers, handling long, clunky boards is the original challenge. Ignore the hecklers—there’s more than one way to do it right. 

Figuring out how to best equip and dress yourself when you’re just starting this sport can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help.

Vasu Sojitra lost his right leg as a baby, and Patrick Halgren lost his left at 23. When the two met and realized their feet were the same size, they've traded shoes ever since.

Boot fitting is equal parts art and science, and a little magic

Eddie Bauer’s award-winning Flyline outerwear was designed from the ground up for hard charging

Seasoned backcountry skier Jake Urban shares his kit for touring

We only have room for two powder skis in our print issue, but there are so many more worth your consideration