Snow Sports

Backcountry Skiing 3 weeks ago

The Best Backcountry Ski Poles of 2020

We purchased the top ski poles currently available and put them head to head. Whether you are a backcountry...

Skiing 1 month ago

The Best Ski Gloves and Mittens of 2020

With so many choices, it can be difficult to find the right pair. We researched over 100 top models and selected the...

Backcountry Skiing 2 months ago

The Best Backcountry Alpine Touring Boots of 2020

We abused our feet so you don't have to. Hundreds of thousands of human-powered vertical feet and years of effort...

Backcountry Skiing 2 months ago

The Best Bindings of 2020 for Backcountry Skiing

Choosing AT ski bindings isn't as consequential as some other choices you will make, but it still matters. Our...

Backcountry Skiing 2 months ago

The Best Climbing Skins of 2020 for Backcountry Skiing

We’ve done a deep and thorough dive into everything that matters about climbing skins. We understand how they are...

Snowshoes 2 months ago

The Best Women's Snowshoes of 2020

Searching for the perfect pair of women's snowshoes can be difficult. To help, we've researched over 40 highly rated...

Snowshoes 2 months ago

The Best Snowshoes of 2020

Finding the best pair of snowshoes for your adventure from the ever-growing crop of choices can be worse than...

Backcountry Skiing 2 months ago

The Best Backcountry Skis of 2020

We test in the backcountry, employ a deep and talented test team, and summarize our findings with plain language and...

Skiing 3 months ago

The Best Ski Goggles of 2020

If you're still skiing in your warped and scratched goggles that should have been retired 10 years ago, this is a...

Ice Climbing 4 months ago

Picking the Best Ice Axe

What's the best ice axe for mountaineering? We looked nearly 17 of the best and most popular products and compared...

Ski & Snowboard Helmets 4 months ago

The Best Ski and Snowboard Helmets

Buying a new ski helmet can be an overwhelming decision, to say the least. There are so many options for so many...

Skiing 4 months ago

The Best Ski Socks

Calling all ladies and gents seeking the best ski socks! Our testers virtually live on the slopes in the winter and...

Skiing 4 months ago

The Best Ski Gloves and Mittens for Women

Are you a lady seeking an awesome ski glove or mitt this winter? We tested 12 of the best options on the market for...

Skiing 4 months ago

The Best Ski Pants for Women

With a plethora of women's ski and snowboard pants on the market, it can be overwhelming to decide which pair is right...

Skiing Dec 10, 2019

The Best Ski Pants

We have done the dirty work, swapping pants until we could generate the most authoritative comparisons possible. The...

Backcountry Skiing Nov 29, 2019

The Best Splitboard Bindings

What's the best splitboard binding? We evaluated the market and purchased the top eight, testing them side by side to...

Backcountry Skiing Nov 26, 2019

The Best Splitboard Climbing Skins

Looking to find new splitboard skins? We abused different pairs of skins in the backcountry to determine which pair...

Snowboarding Nov 23, 2019

The Best All-Mountain Snowboards

Everybody loves friendly competition. To find your perfect match, check out how 17 of the best all-mountain boards on...

Backcountry Skiing Nov 21, 2019

The Best Splitboards For Backcountry Snowboarding

In the market for a new splitboard? We researched 40 of the top splitboards and purchased the best 10. We put each...

Skis Nov 10, 2019

The Best All-Mountain Skis

To get you shredding down the mountains on the perfect sticks, we researched over 50 pairs before buying the top...

Skiing Nov 4, 2019

The Best Ski Boots

Searching for the best ski boot? Whether you are a diehard skier or a weekend warrior, the right pair of ski boots can...

Skis Oct 17, 2019

The Best Women's All-Mountain Skis

How do you choose the best women's all-mountain ski for yourself? We've done the work for you: we purchased 17 of the...

Snowboarding Mar 27, 2019

The Best All Mountain Snowboards for Women

Looking for the latest and greatest ladies’ snowboard? We bought all the best boards on the market to find out which...

Skiing Mar 1, 2019

The Best Women's Ski Boots

Need to find a boot that strikes the perfect balance of fit, comfort, warmth, and performance? think it can't be done...

Skis Jan 12, 2019

The Best Powder Skis

Finding the perfect powder ski is a seemingly bottomless task. To find the best, we researched over 60 contenders and...

Backcountry Skiing Mar 30, 2018

The Best Avalanche Beacons

An avalanche beacon is an essential part of a backcountry ski kit. But which one is best? We chose 12 of the top...

Backcountry Skiing Apr 8, 2017

The Best Avalanche Airbag Pack Review

To find the best airbag packs, we researched over 48 models, and tested the top 9 for over three months in the...