Gear
40-plus testers spent four months testing the latest, greatest winter gear on ski hills, backcountry routes, and trails, and in our own home gyms and backyards
Only the very best makes it into print. But there are some pretty great runners-up you should know about, too.
Take our quiz to find out which ski in Salomon’s legendary QST line was made for you
This kit will get you out the door even on cold days
Make like a hare in any conditions
Lids that let you push your limits
We still love these runner-up apparel pieces and accessories
There were so many good boards this year that it was hard to pick just a few for print. Here are the others our testers loved.
These vests, fleeces, shells, and puffies came up just short of print inclusion—but they’re still worth your attention
The apparel and accessories we loved for exercising at home
These shred-slippers mean business
Sleek timepieces for every kind of adventure
A kit to keep you protected in the mountains
Outer-layer technology has reached new heights
Tough, multifunctional accessories for any itinerary
A knife, rangefinder, jacket, and other pieces that are worth checking out
Threads that keep your body temp just right
Gear up to test your speed limit
Even the runner-up hikers from this year’s test are pretty great
With this gear, twice the ice is just as nice
We only have space for six pants in the print magazine, but there are plenty more worthy pairs you should know about
Testers like eight boots, but we only had room for six. Here’s an all-around boot and a women’s powder-chasing boot that almost made the cut.
This year’s fastest kicks for every kind of terrain
Kit upgrades for the climb and the descent
Bring the festivities to your living room or backyard
Timeless after-ski essentials you’ll be reaching for all season long
In a lineup of touring packs, this boot bag and small daypack didn't make the cut, but they're still well worth your attention
No matter the temperature, these tops and bottoms kept us comfortable