Outside's Guide to Snow Sports Gear

Midwinter means you've finally had enough days on skis to figure out that part of your kit just isn't cutting it anymore. Here, you'll find all of our best advice for building or updating your winter sports closet (and some of our favorite stories, too).

A Look at How We Sneak in Skiing Before Work

Stories

Ski Fashion Confuses Me

Erin Berger
Erin Berger

Feb 3, 2020

Ski Fashion Confuses Me

One writer's meditation on the confusing world of snow-sports apparel

Why I Only Buy Expensive Ski Gloves for My Kids

Jakob Schiller
Jakob Schiller

Feb 3, 2020

Why I Only Buy Expensive Ski Gloves for My Kids

Cold hands, tired feet, and wet bottoms will ruin your ski day, so investing in quality gear for those areas is worth it

Service

Nordic Skiing Is Not Downhill Skiing, So Don't Dress Like It Is

Annie Pokorny
Annie Pokorny

Feb 3, 2020

Nordic Skiing Is Not Downhill Skiing, So Don't Dress Like It Is

Leave the snow pants, helmet, and goggles at home

You Should Be Waxing Your Own Skis. Here's How.

Ben Fox
Ben Fox

Feb 19, 2019

You Should Be Waxing Your Own Skis. Here's How.

Stop paying the shop for a simple task that you can do at home

How to Properly Store and Care for Your Winter Gear

Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson

Feb 28, 2017

How to Properly Store and Care for Your Winter Gear

Everything you need to know to ensure you don't ruin your skis, boots, and kit before next season

How to Fix That Core Shot in Your Skis or Snowboard

Megan Michelson
Megan Michelson

Nov 23, 2019

How to Fix That Core Shot in Your Skis or Snowboard

You can P-tex small gouges at home

Gear

I’ve Tested Skis for 20 Years. These Are the Best on the Market.

Heather Schultz
Heather Schultz and Marc Peruzzi

Mar 4, 2021

I’ve Tested Skis for 20 Years. These Are the Best on the Market.

We’ve been testing skis for decades. These are our all-time favorites for groomers, backcountry bowls, and everything in between.

The Best Ski and Snowboard Goggles

Marc Peruzzi
Marc Peruzzi

Mar 18, 2019

The Best Ski and Snowboard Goggles

Our favorite snow-sports eyewear of all time, from affordable to high-tech

The Best Snowboards Right Now, According to Our 30 Testers

Drew Zieff
Drew Zieff

Feb 4, 2020

The Best Snowboards Right Now, According to Our 30 Testers

Decks for the park, powder, and everything in between

Women's Ski Bibs That Make Pee Breaks Easy

Anna Callaghan
Anna Callaghan

Feb 3, 2020

Women's Ski Bibs That Make Pee Breaks Easy

Going to the bathroom while skiing is notoriously difficult. These bottoms ease the burden.

The Best Ski Pants for Men

Nick Cote
Nick Cote

Apr 28, 2019

The Best Ski Pants for Men

Our favorite models for everything from resort shredding to backcountry touring

We Tested Dozens of Women's Ski Pants—These Are the Best

Crystal Sagan
Crystal Sagan

Dec 10, 2019

We Tested Dozens of Women's Ski Pants—These Are the Best

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

Show Your Feet Some Love with New Ski Boots

Kelly Bastone
Kelly Bastone

Oct 10, 2019

Show Your Feet Some Love with New Ski Boots

Control made comfortable

The Best Ski and Snowboard Helmets

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

Upgrade Your Backcountry Boots

Adam Howard
Adam Howard

Oct 10, 2019

Upgrade Your Backcountry Boots

The year’s best powder hounds

The Best Ski Socks of 2020

Abigail Barronian
Abigail Barronian

Oct 10, 2019

The Best Ski Socks of 2020

You’ll feel like dancing

Go Lighter and Faster with These Touring Bindings

Adam Howard
Adam Howard

Oct 10, 2019

Go Lighter and Faster with These Touring Bindings

Shed a little weight from your backcountry setup

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