Ski Fashion Confuses Me
One writer's meditation on the confusing world of snow-sports apparel
Feb 3, 2020
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).
Stories
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
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
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
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
Nov 23, 2019
How to Fix That Core Shot in Your Skis or Snowboard
You can P-tex small gouges at home
Gear
Dec 6, 2019
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.
Mar 18, 2019
The Best Ski and Snowboard Goggles
Our favorite snow-sports eyewear of all time, from affordable to high-tech
Feb 4, 2020
The Best Snowboards Right Now, According to Our 30 Testers
Decks for the park, powder, and everything in between
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.
Apr 28, 2019
The Best Ski Pants for Men
Our favorite models for everything from resort shredding to backcountry touring
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
Oct 10, 2019
Show Your Feet Some Love with New Ski Boots
Control made comfortable
Oct 10, 2019
The Best Ski and Snowboard Helmets
State-of-the-art protection, minus that clamped-down feeling
Oct 10, 2019
Upgrade Your Backcountry Boots
The year’s best powder hounds
Oct 10, 2019
The Best Ski Socks of 2020
You’ll feel like dancing
Oct 10, 2019
Go Lighter and Faster with These Touring Bindings
Shed a little weight from your backcountry setup