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

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

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

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

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

A dialed groomer ski that excels in short to medium turns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A tried and true favorite that delivers in crud

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

The greatest of all time may not hold the lead until the final stage. But she’s loving every minute in the yellow jersey.

This featherlight racerback doesn’t sacrifice support

We adore these easy breezy on-the-road pieces

There’s a lot more to these bottoms than meets the eye

Focus on your session—not your clothes

Don’t be afraid to sweat it out in these running pieces

Technical layers for any occasion

The best comfort and performance for all levels of activity

Pants made by—and for—plus-size female hikers

Amy McCulloch went to the Himalayas looking for adventure. She came back with an idea for an epic novel.

Kathryn Miles’s new book, ‘Trailed,’ investigates the killings of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans in Shenandoah National Park 25 years ago—and asks difficult questions about safety in nature

To become one of those people who joyfully hikes, bikes, and skis in the nude, she’d have to train for it

Score sunglasses, fire pits, water bottles, and more at a discount until midnight tonight

In their recent release, Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery push back against conditions that curtail the running careers of young women, with stories from 50 who’ve made it

In the ten years since she published her memoir about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, her life has changed dramatically—and so has the trail itself

When Maggie Shipstead set out to report on women-only expedition travel, she was driven by a desire to learn new skills in a low-bro-factor environment. But six days exploring Alaska with the state’s first woman-owned adventure outfitter turned out to be regenerative in ways she didn’t expect.

I own a men’s Fitz Roy puffy that doesn’t really fit and got damaged by hot grease during a campout. Here’s why it’s my most treasured clothing possession.

Change offered an elite athlete an opportunity to better understand herself—and what she still wants from her sport

Upgrades in mountain-town chic

For decades, Deep Springs College in California resisted the push to go coed. But even though women are now allowed to attend, it still holds on to the past.

A kit for lacing up all winter long

The apparel and accessories we loved for exercising at home

Cozy, stylish apparel for post-ski festivities

Stock up for fall adventures with these killer deals on gear we’ve tested in the field

With an innovative hipbelt and pockets (almost) everywhere I need them, this backpack is a quiver killer for multiday treks

Merino wicks moisture, dries quickly, and is comfortable against the skin. These are my favorite pieces to sweat in.

Two versatile, go-anywhere dresses that are practical before all else

With summer here, we’re getting back into ambitious recreation, and that means a return to grit, sweat, and serious post-fun scrubbing. Cleanliness connoisseur Danielle Sepulveres explains how these wetdowns can create memories all their own.

As the number one female street skateboarder in the country, Duran hopes to inspire more people to try the sport

After her prestigious corporate job nearly destroyed her, Melinda Spooner found her path forward by getting way, way out there

Since Mary Cain spoke out about the Nike Oregon Project in 2019, a growing wave of young runners have come forward with their own allegations of negligent coaching and toxic team cultures across the sport

Every woman who hikes has been the target of mansplaining—and outdoor writers and editors are no exception

Cast in comfort, even on the hottest days and most remote streams

This batch is up for adventures big and small

The best gear for long days on the trail

Make your next trip more comfortable than the last

Our favorite new kit for two-wheeled adventures

Cool clothing for quick laps and high-mileage days

She started her career in fashion, and didn't start running until she was 20. Now she crafts women's athletic apparel.

What you need for pushing hard and feeling good afterward

After experiencing loss, a new mother races through grief at the edge of the world

‘Girls Gotta Eat Dirt’ isn’t your typical #inspirational stoke video

This isn’t just a film about three best friends riding bikes in Silverton, Colorado. It’s the story of everything that happens in between.

Our top fleece picks for any situation

Finding hiking pants for my curvy body was a lifelong struggle, until I tried Fjällräven’s High Coast Lite trousers

By the age of 14, girls are dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys. Athlete Jaime Hill is working to keep girls inspired.

Keep the adventures going through the changing seasons with these smart staples

Nasty weather shouldn't stop you from getting your run in. Here's what kept our testers warm and comfortable.

Exercise outdoors all winter long with these essentials

Head to happy hour in warmth and style

An urban food writer chases deer in the backcountry with two of Instagram’s female hunting stars—and comes home transformed

Title Nine made its Round Trip collection for travel, but we've found new uses for it in the COVID era

A new school of social-media influencers are giving hunting a fresh and decidedly female face. Our writer joins two rising stars of “huntstagram” in the Arizona backcountry to chase mule deer for her first time—and see if she can stomach what it takes to be an omnivore.