Snow Sports
We only have room for two powder skis in our print issue, but there are so many more worth your consideration
With a few specific products, paired with clothes you already own, you’re on your way to a rip-roaring good time
How do we decide which snowboards earn coveted slots in our Winter Buyer’s Guide? Take a virtual tram lap with a few of our Utah testers.
This winter sport accessories brand’s innovations stem from deep ties to the outdoor community.
We only have room for two pairs in our print issue, but there are many more skis worthy of your attention
Only two pairs made the cut for print, but there are many more you should know about
With these nuggets of knowledge, you’ll be better equipped to enjoy your upcoming ski season
Only the very best makes it into print. But there are some pretty great runners-up you should know about, too.
Make like a hare in any conditions
Lids that let you push your limits
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 shred-slippers mean business
A kit to keep you protected in the mountains
Gear up to test your speed limit
Even the runner-up hikers from this year’s test are pretty great
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.
Kit upgrades for the climb and the descent
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
These haulers can handle any winter mission
Skimo tech meets four-buckle power
Let the rippers’ rumpus start
A new Fast Tracks pass at four Powdr-owned resorts—Mount Bachelor, Killington, Copper, and Snowbird—is sparking anger and conversations about elitism
As long as you aren’t weight sensitive, it’s now possible for one rig to serve all your in-bounds, sidecountry, and backcountry needs. This is that rig.
We spent three days testing more than 100 new models. This is the kit that helped us get through.
Snow-sports lovers, it's time to give your bathroom an upgrade
Bryan Rogala walks us through his new favorite solution for storing his ski gear
The Explorer has been part of our Gear Guy’s spring ski-mountaineering kit for nine years
A hard carrying case is being issued to solve potential issues with DSP beacons switching modes accidentally
We’ve tested and loved them—now they’re an even better bang for your buck…
It aims to simplify and speed up rescues
Voice commands have the potential to help us conduct a more efficient search and hopefully save more lives.
Our Minnesotan travel writer spent a year looking for good snow boots. She finally found them.
Yukon’s Hammerhead Pro HD was the only logical choice for tackling Vermont’s famous Lincoln Gap Road
Are your skis the best tool for the season you want, or the season you have? An impassioned argument for thin-waisted planks.
We’ve been testing skis for decades. These are our all-time favorites for groomers, backcountry bowls, and everything in between.