2023 Winter Gear Guide
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This year’s most forgiving powder ski is also a ton of fun
Our favorite backcountry skis of the year aren’t just lightweight skis that power up the skintrack. They’re bonafide downhill performers.
If you’re a carver girl at heart but need something a little wider underfoot, the Ripstick 94 W is your compromise
Looking for goggs with magnetic lens change systems, UV protection, and color-boosting contrast? Look no further.
If you like to carve even when you have wide planks underfoot, this is your ski
An easy-skiing option for all levels, especially newer or casual skiers
This year’s best wide all-mountain ski is a tried and true performer
For soft snow and deep days, reach for these playful planks
This easy-going ride will follow you wherever you go, as long as it’s on edge
We put 26 all-mountain wide skis to the test. These 14 are the best of the best.
We give you the most versatile and responsive wide all-mountain ride of the year
If you’re a dedicated resort skier looking for ski boots that are all about downhill performance, start here
With a more moderate waist, this is the ski for East Coast pow hounds and those of us who live in reality
Don’t bother checking the snow report—these skis always deliver, no matter the conditions
Looking for the perfect backcountry ski for deep days and big missions? Start here.
If you gravitate towards a damp, stiff ski for backcountry adventures, this is your stick
This powder ski for ladies is as playful as it is pretty
Introducing the top-rated women’s all-mountain ski of the year
A beefy ski with stability and power for strong intermediates and up
This year’s most exciting new backcountry ski charges like a downhill ski
The best powder ski of the year will make an all-time day even more all-time
Whether you’re looking for a dedicated lightweight alpine touring boot or a hybrid boot to take on the resort and the backcountry, you’ll find something that fits the bill right here
It’s hard to find a wide all-mountain ski that’s this stable at speed
If you’re looking for an all-mountain ski to do it all, and do it all really well, this is your ticket to ride
A powder ski with a versatile waist width to tackle the snow you get instead of the snow you want
A quick whip for all-mountain adventures in tight terrain
These wide, rockered planks designed for the deepest days of the year will do more than float—they fly
This new powder ski from Faction is for hard-chargers who don’t shy away from the steep and deep
The e-Titan is a groomer ski with a one-track mind: to slice and dice hardpack
A backcountry stick for those who gravitate towards directional skis
This year’s chart-topping wide all-mountain ski for ladies lives for soft snow and crud
This year’s No. 1 frontside ski has no true weakness
From early season laps to encouraging ladies to get comfortable on edge, these frontside tools with slimmer waists take skiing back to the fundamentals
This year’s No. 2 ski is a wider waisted frontside ski that can crush groomers as well as the crud
This tough bird won’t let you down when the pow turns to crud
When it’s soft and light in the backcountry, reach for these playful planks
These playful sticks are down to show you a good time all over the mountain
If you’re an expert ripper looking for a ski that can keep up with you in the deep stuff, this is your ski
This perennial favorite didn’t win any awards this year, but testers still love it for its backbone and dependability
The best women’s powder ski of the year is one heck of a fun ride
This year’s most playful wide all-mountain ski also eats crud for breakfast
Want an all-mountain ski that can rail off-piste like it rails on groomers? Here you go.
Only advanced and expert skiers need apply to this pow ski with Titanal
If you’re looking for an all-mountain ski that can also carve up a storm, look no further
Ten testers covered 965 miles to narrow down the best gear for skate and classic skiing
It’s got race heritage, but it’s much more accessible than you’d think
A ski made for the technical backcountry lines of the Rockies
The runner-up in the women’s all-mountain category is a universal crowd pleaser
A true frontside ski made for all levels of skiers to improve their carving prowess
This accessible all-mountain tool for ladies earned high marks in versatility and quickness
An approachable frontside ski perfect for groomer rippers who aren't afraid to play off-piste on the same ski
A no-nonsense ski for ladies who don’t shy away from big mountain lines
It’s not the lightest backcountry option out there, but if you’re plowing through backcountry crud, this is the ski you want underfoot
If you’re looking for a confidence-inspiring teaching tool to help you level up, give this ski a try
According to seasoned ski gear testers, these are the most functional and comfortable brain buckets of the year
These all-mountain skis have a little more underfoot, more rocker, and more fun in powder
It’s built for deep snow, but you’d be surprised by its versatility
If you like playful powder planks (who doesn’t), check out this energetic ski
Super-stable planks for strong skiers who know how to steer a ski
A ski that likes to stay on-piste for skiers who like to do the same
This ski offers an impressive balance between flotation and power
This new addition to the all-mountain category impressed with its balance of skills
The runner-up in the women’s powder category is a force to be reckoned with
These narrower sticks may have a penchant for carving, but they also like to play in the bumps
Featuring tech inserts, rubber soles, and hike-modes with plenty of range of motion, these boots make short work of long, uphill slogs
We had ten testers with 96 Birkie finishes help us identify the top-performing skate and classic skis for all disciplines and ability levels
Allow us to introduce you to this scrappy brand and its supremely fun all-mountain ski
Truly a ski for everyone, in all conditions, wherever you ski
Glen Plake’s first ever signature model is a backcountry tool that skis like Glen Pake
This fast and light backcountry ski doesn’t skimp on downhill performance
These skis are party in the front, business underfoot, and designed to charge the whole mountain