We tested 11 powder skis in the women’s powder category at the 2024 gear test. Of those 11 skis, a handful are unisex skis that our female testers loved and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to other women.(Photo: Ray J Gadd) The idea of women’s-specific skis is still a contentious ...
off-piste, in the backcountry, for skimo races, and while steering snowmobiles. These jackets have kept us dry and warm during blizzards and cold spells. By contrast, we’ve tested these jackets in the high-angle, high-intensity sun of spring...
to power through crud and show no mercy. They’ll dance in low tide in the deeper end when the snow stacks up. Built to roam on- and off-piste, the 100-105mm underfoot skis listed below don’t quit. Even on your solo ski days, you can rely on them for...
The unisex all-mountain skis listed on this page are the cream of this year’s crop. Out of 17 unisex all-mountain skis we tested over the course of the week-long 2024 SKI Test atMt. Rose, Nevada, these are the 13 sticks that impressed testers most with their ability to tackle anythi...
Find the Best All Mountain Skis of 2024 for women and men. Our skiers tested twin tips and flat tail all-mountain skis from K2, Völkl, Rossignol, Salomon, and other brands.
there are significant differences between models. As such, we’ve found it helpful to refer to the skis with an on-piste focus as “all-mountain front” and off-trail-oriented as “all-mountain back.” Skis that perform reasonably well on both groomed runs and powder are categorized simply...
But we’re talking about a $35 goggle here, and all of those shortcomings about the Freeze are to be expected. For someone who skis frequently but still is on a tight budget, we recommend springing for the slightly more expensive Smith Range above— it's more comfortable, has a much bet...
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two hand pockets, one interior dump pocket, and an interior media pocket. One unique feature that we had yet to see on a ski jacket before is the removable hood, which is a nice option for bluebird days on the mountain or if you’re just someone who never skis with a hood to begin...
s an on-piste weapon, as the ski will eat crud and firm snow, giving you confidence on days when others won’t even step out. Part of the control and stability lies in Peak Skis’ Keyhole Technology. A strategic keyhole cut in the ski’s inner metal gives an easier initiation into ...