Skis

How to plan, pack, and prep so that your gear has a smooth flight

The Pisteworks 79 is a pure carving ski for people who can’t carve purely

Here's how to organize your gear storage space so you can bug out at a moment's notice

Alex Kaufman, a suburban dad in Denver, descends slopes with barely any snow, using discontinued plastic skis. This method, he says, is far more fun than a day at the resort, so we accompanied him on an outing.

Move over frosty pints and bacon bloody marys, the pisco sour is an after-the-slopes highlight

Tips from a used-gear professional on how to buy a solid setup

An ideal ski for beginners to gain confidence on hardpack and corduroy

Finally, an Enforcer designed to adventure beyond the ropes

If you have your sights set on long backcountry tours even during low tide, this ski may be just the ticket

A bomber all-mountain ski tailor-made for hard-chargers

This ski is one of the best in class when it comes to balancing performance and approachability

The Ranger 96 is an approachable and fun do-it-all ski

Don’t let the pretty top sheet fool you—this all-mountain tool means business, especially in the crud

No women’s powder ski list would be complete without this perennial favorite

These skis let you bring the playfulness of your resort skiing to the backcountry

A slight change in construction makes the new Kendo 88 more accessible and more fun

Looking for a jack-of-all-trades in the backcountry? Look no further

This wider all-mountain ski can cut through crud and carve up groomers

A ski for those who want an all-mountain ski, but don’t want to sacrifice the ability to carve

Testers once again designated the Enforcer 100 as the benchmark ski of the all-mountain category

This forgiving and energetic all-mountain ski is ideal for those looking to gain confidence off the groomed

This ski didn’t steal the show again this year, but you’d be hard pressed to find a better crud ski

If you gravitate towards quick and playful skis that can still hold their own when the going gets tough, check out this little number

A beer-league racing ski for those ex-racer types out there

A wide all-mountain ski for the more playful skiers out there

If you’re looking for a a no-nonsense frontside ski that excels in crud, look no further

This year’s Most Improved award goes to this energetic and fun ski

These playful planks were designed for skiers of the mountain west

It’s like the Enforcer, but way more fun

This year’s most forgiving powder ski is also a ton of fun

Featuring a slim waist and lightweight construction, this backcountry ski is for those who need quick sticks to tackle big, technical terrain

If you’re a carver girl at heart but need something a little wider underfoot, the Ripstick 94 W is your compromise

An easy-skiing option for all levels, especially newer or casual skiers

If you like to carve even when you have wide planks underfoot, this is your ski

If speed is your friend, this ski belongs in your quiver

This year’s best wide all-mountain ski is a tried and true performer

This easy-going ride will follow you wherever you go, as long as it’s on edge

For soft snow and deep days, reach for these playful planks

We give you the most versatile and responsive wide all-mountain ride of the year

With a more moderate waist, this is the ski for East Coast pow hounds and those of us who live in reality

A ski made for the playful pow slasher

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

This year’s most exciting new backcountry ski charges like a downhill ski

Wait until you feel the design upgrades to this best-seller

Introducing the top-rated women’s all-mountain ski of the year

The best powder ski of the year will make an all-time day even more all-time

A beefy ski with stability and power for strong intermediates and up

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

A backcountry stick for those who gravitate towards directional skis

This new powder ski from Faction is for hard-chargers who don’t shy away from the steep and deep

This year’s chart-topping wide all-mountain ski for ladies lives for soft snow and crud

The e-Titan is a groomer ski with a one-track mind: to slice and dice hardpack

This year’s No. 1 frontside ski has no true weakness

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

Allow us to introduce you to this stealthy backcountry player

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

Want an all-mountain ski that can rail off-piste like it rails on groomers? Here you go.

This year’s most playful wide all-mountain ski also eats crud for breakfast

If you’re looking for an all-mountain ski that can also carve up a storm, look no further

Only advanced and expert skiers need apply to this pow ski with Titanal

This Sender is all-new, and it’s a crowd pleaser

A dialed groomer ski that excels in short to medium turns

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 powder ski that floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee

A true frontside ski made for all levels of skiers to improve their carving prowess