The 2020 Winter Buyer's Guide

Ski and Snowboard

Marc Peruzzi

Marc Peruzzi and Heather Schultz

Oct 10, 2019

The Top Picks from Our Ski Test

The season’s top performers from our ski test in Steamboat, Colorado, do everything you want them to, no matter what the conditions

Drew Zieff

Drew Zieff

Oct 10, 2019

The Snowboards We Loved Most from Our Annual Test

Versatility reigns as decks with inventive shapes push performance to the edge

Marc Peruzzi

Marc Peruzzi

Oct 10, 2019

Freshen Up Your Snow Kit with These New Goggles

Two newcomers shake things up, while a couple of old hands succeed with clever tech

Abigail Barronian

Abigail Barronian

Oct 10, 2019

The Most Essential Piece of Ski Gear You Never Think About

Sticks for every kind of shredding

Kelly Bastone

Kelly Bastone

Oct 10, 2019

Show Your Feet Some Love with New Ski Boots

Control made comfortable

Adam Howard

Adam Howard

Oct 10, 2019

Go Lighter and Faster with These Touring Bindings

Shed a little weight from your backcountry setup

Adam Howard

Adam Howard

Oct 10, 2019

Upgrade Your Backcountry Boots

The year’s best powder hounds

Kyle Dickman

Kyle Dickman

Oct 10, 2019

The Ultimate Splitboarding Setup for Earning Your Turns

Because remote, untracked snow is worth the effort

Marc Peruzzi

Marc Peruzzi

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Nordic Skiing Gear of 2020

Your new favorite kit

Megan Michelson

Megan Michelson

Oct 10, 2019

The Lowdown on Where to Shred This Season

Eager to find the perfect resort? Read on.

Layers

Kelly Bastone

Kelly Bastone and Frederick Reimers

Oct 10, 2019

One Bomber Jacket Is All You Need

Turns out performance and eco-friendliness can play nice together

Melissa McGibbon

Melissa McGibbon and Joe Jackson

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Ski Pants and Bibs of 2020

Swaddle yourself in light-weight, breathable warmth

Ariella Gintzler

Ariella Gintzler and Joe Jackson

Oct 10, 2019

Warm Layers You’ll Never Want to Take Off

Swaddle yourself in light-weight, breathable warmth

Abigail Barronian

Abigail Barronian

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Ski Socks of 2020

You’ll feel like dancing

Dave Cox

Dave Cox

Oct 10, 2019

Don't Skimp on Warm Winter Gloves

Keep hands toasty and fingers functional with these sturdy mitts

Blair Braverman

Blair Braverman

Oct 10, 2019

The Workwear Blair Braverman Is Living in This Winter

You can’t spend every day chasing powder stashes

Emily Reed

Emily Reed

Oct 10, 2019

The Coziest Apparel This Season

Bundle up in our favorite fiber

Essentials

Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson and Megan Michelson

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Ski and Snowboard Helmets

State-of-the-art protection, minus that clamped-down feeling

Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller and Ryan Stuart

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Winter Packs of 2020

Finally, a winter hauler that hits the sweet spot

Grayson Schaffer

Grayson Schaffer

Oct 10, 2019

Don’t Hit the Backcountry Without This Snow Safety Gear

Your deductible toward security in the mountains

Grayson Schaffer

Grayson Schaffer

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Hunting Gear of 2020

Bring home the bacon. Or venison or turkey.

Melissa McGibbon

Melissa McGibbon

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Winter Travel Gear of 2020

Whatever your adventure, here’s the gear to get you on your way

Jeremy Rellosa

Jeremy Rellosa

Oct 10, 2019

The Traction Devices We Swear by

Keep footing firm on dicey surfaces

Whitney Spivey

Whitney Spivey

Oct 10, 2019

Snowshoeing Is Cool Again. Here Are the Ones We Recommend.

Time-tested classics and updated iterations

Mike Thurber

Mike Thurber

Oct 10, 2019

Brave the Elements with The Ultimate Winter Camping Setup

Warm, durable gear for extreme adventures

Emily Reed

Emily Reed

Oct 10, 2019

Rad Recycled Products We Love

Technical pieces that breathe new life into old materials

Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson

Oct 10, 2019

Suit Up Your Kids for Winter with These Warm Picks

They won’t always be on their best behavior, but at least they’ll stay warm and dry

Charlie Ebbers

Charlie Ebbers

Oct 10, 2019

The Ultimate Emergency Car Kit for Winter

Prepare for the worst and never be caught off guard

Jakob Schiller

Jakob Schiller

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Winter Accessories to Keep in Your Garage

Mission-critical kit for cars, trucks, and the garage

Fitness

Lisa Jhung

Lisa Jhung and Cory Smith

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Running Shoes of 2020

Spry and responsive foul-weather trainers for road and trail

Martin Fritz Huber

Martin Fritz Huber

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Cold-Weather Running Kit for Men

Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill

Ariella Gintzler

Ariella Gintzler

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Cold-Weather Running Kit for Women

Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill

Berne Broudy

Berne Broudy

Oct 10, 2019

You Need a Good Pair of Winter Hiking Boots

Weather’s nasty? No need to stay inside if you’ve got a pair of these.

Aaron Gulley

Aaron Gulley

Oct 10, 2019

Don't Let Winter Stop You from Cycling Outside. Gear Up.

You want to ride your bike. You know you do. So get out there.

Aaron Gulley

Aaron Gulley

Oct 10, 2019

These Fat Bikes Will Take You Through Blizzards and Beyond

Astride any of these stout steeds, you needn’t limit yourself to snow

Jenny Earnest

Jenny Earnest

Oct 10, 2019

Weather Sucks? Grab Your Climbing Gear and Head to the Gym.

Sending indoors can be fun. Here are our favorite tools.

Stephanie Pearson

Stephanie Pearson

Oct 10, 2019

The Ultimate Winter Workout Kit for Women

Don’t let chilly weather keep you on the couch

Jeremy Rellosa

Jeremy Rellosa

Oct 10, 2019

The Ultimate Winter Workout Kit for Men

Don’t let chilly weather keep you on the couch

Brent Rose

Brent Rose

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Smartwatches and Wearables of 2020

Smart devices that track everything you do

Kelsey Lindsey

Kelsey Lindsey

Oct 10, 2019

7 Things to Upgrade Your Home Gym

Train naked. Or wear a panda suit if you want—it’s your house!

Après

Mike Steere

Mike Steere

Oct 10, 2019

Yes, You Still Need to Wear Sunglasses in the Winter

Cool capability returns with the best shades for winter

Will Palmer

Will Palmer

Oct 10, 2019

Après Layers That'll Make You Look Like a Million Bucks

Look like a million bucks. And feel like it, too.

Stephanie Pearson

Stephanie Pearson

Oct 10, 2019

The Après Outfit You've Been Looking For

Keep cozy when you’re off the slopes

Anna Callaghan

Anna Callaghan

Oct 10, 2019

If You're Not Wearing Flannel, You're Doing It Wrong

These shirts do it all—dinner, drinks, and (yes) lumberjacking

Will Egensteiner

Will Egensteiner

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Jeans of 2020

We ski in jeans. And skip the wardrobe change when we’re done.

Jason Heaton

Jason Heaton

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Watches of 2020

New and revamped classics for adventurous wrists

Jon Gugala

Jon Gugala

Oct 10, 2019

The Everyday Shoes We're Wearing This Season

Comfort and style as you go from lift lines to bar limes

Aleta Burchyski

Aleta Burchyski

Oct 10, 2019

Keep (Your Skin) Calm and Shred on

Soothing helpers for all your winter ailments

Jakob Schiller

Jakob Schiller

Oct 10, 2019

Presenting Your Après Parking Lot Kit

Everything you need to host a hungry crew at the end of the day