窪蹋勛圖厙’s Guide to Snow Sports Gear
Stories
One writer's meditation on the confusing world of snow-sports apparel
Cold hands, tired feet, and wet bottoms will ruin your ski day, so investing in quality gear for those areas is worth it
Service
Leave the snow pants, helmet, and goggles at home
Stop paying the shop for a simple task that you can do at home
Everything you need to know to ensure you don't ruin your skis, boots, and kit before next season
You can P-tex small gouges at home
Gear
Weve been testing skis for decades. These are our all-time favorites for groomers, backcountry bowls, and everything in between.
Our favorite snow-sports eyewear of all time, from affordable to high-tech
Going to the bathroom while skiing is notoriously difficult. These bottoms ease the burden.
Our favorite models for everything from resort shredding to backcountry touring
We tried out every model we could get our hands on over the course of a winter. Here are the ones that rose to the top for backcountry missions, in-bounds days, and everything in between.
2020 Buyer's Guide
Control made comfortable
State-of-the-art protection, minus that clamped-down feeling
The years best powder hounds
Youll feel like dancing
Shed a little weight from your backcountry setup