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Weve 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 Editors Choice award. Heres everything you need to know about it.
Get the most of winterand never go inside againwith tips from the experts
Spending time in your garden now will set you up for success in the coming months
Ill level with you, dear reader: while I dont trust gear reviews that dont 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 athletesfrom Nordic skier Jessie Diggins to mountain runner Joseph Grayshare a meal-by-meal plan of what they eat on typical winter days.
The best time to be outdoors? When others are going indoors. Heres 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.
An ideal ski for beginners to gain confidence on hardpack and corduroy
Finally, an Enforcer designed to adventure beyond the ropes
If you have your sights set on long backcountry tours even during low tide, this ski may be just the ticket
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
Dont let the pretty top sheet fool youthis all-mountain tool means business, especially in the crud
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
No womens powder ski list would be complete without this perennial favorite
This wider all-mountain ski can cut through crud and carve up groomers
A ski for those who want an all-mountain ski, but dont want to sacrifice the ability to carve
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
This ski didnt steal the show again this year, but youd be hard pressed to find a better crud ski
If you gravitate towards quick and playful skis that can still hold their own when the going gets tough, check out this little number
A beer-league racing ski for those ex-racer types out there
A wide all-mountain ski for the more playful skiers out there
If youre looking for a a no-nonsense frontside ski that excels in crud, look no further
This years Most Improved award goes to this energetic and fun ski
These playful planks were designed for skiers of the mountain west
This years 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 youre a carver girl at heart but need something a little wider underfoot, the Ripstick 94 W is your compromise
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 years best wide all-mountain ski is a tried and true performer
This easy-going ride will follow you wherever you go, as long as its 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
This powder ski for ladies is as playful as it is pretty
If you gravitate towards a damp, stiff ski for backcountry adventures, this is your stick
Introducing the top-rated womens all-mountain ski of the year
The best powder ski of the year will make an all-time day even more all-time
A beefy ski with stability and power for strong intermediates and up
This years most exciting new backcountry ski charges like a downhill ski
Its hard to find a wide all-mountain ski thats this stable at speed
If youre looking for an all-mountain ski to do it all, and do it all really well, this is your ticket to ride
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
A backcountry stick for those who gravitate towards directional skis
This new powder ski from Faction is for hard-chargers who dont shy away from the steep and deep
This years 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 years No. 1 frontside ski has no true weakness
This years No. 2 ski is a wider waisted frontside ski that can crush groomers as well as the crud
This tough bird wont let you down when the pow turns to crud
When its 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
If youre an expert ripper looking for a ski that can keep up with you in the deep stuff, this is your ski
This perennial favorite didnt win any awards this year, but testers still love it for its backbone and dependability
The best womens 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 years most playful wide all-mountain ski also eats crud for breakfast
If youre 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
Its got race heritage, but its much more accessible than youd think
A ski made for the technical backcountry lines of the Rockies
The runner-up in the womens all-mountain category is a universal crowd pleaser
A true frontside ski made for all levels of skiers to improve their carving prowess