Snow Gear Reviews
We test the top snow gear from K2, Volkl, Nordica, Smith, Patagonia, Black Diamond, Columbia, and others
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While most people dream of an endless summer, our testers dream of an endless winter. Blizzard or squall, they are out testing the latest and greatest, in everything from the top skis, best winter jackets, best winter boots, and much more. And of course, what would we be if we didn't do our research on the best ski helmets on the market. Behind each side-by-side review are countless hours of testing, note-taking, analyzing performance…and of course powder days. Our team is committed to providing the world's best snow gear reviews to help you find the perfect item for your adventures.
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Best Ski Gear of 2024
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...
10 Best Winter Jackets of 2024
Finding a great winter jacket doesn't have to be a chore. With seemingly endless options, we've taken the guesswork...
10 Best Winter Boots of 2024
Our gear experts bought and tested the best men's and women's winter boots to put them through our extensive...
Best Walkie Talkies of 2024
Our experts bought 9 top walkie talkies and spent months using them across mountains, lakes, cities, deserts, and...
Best Cargo Boxes
We've tested and purchased over 20 different cargo boxes in the past decade. For this review, we looked at the 11 best...
Best Skis for Men of 2025
Our industry experts have tested over 55 of the best all-mountain skis over more than a decade of testing. Recently...
Best Skis for Women of 2025
Our team of female rippers has tested more than 55 of the best all-mountain skis for women over the last decade. We...
Best Powder Skis
Over the last three years, our team of powder chasers tested 15 of the best powder skis and recently purchased six of...
10 Best Snowboards of 2025
Do you need a new snowboard to rip from from peak to lodge? Well, you're in luck because we have put 10 of this year's...
Best Snowboards for Men of 2025
Over the past 8 years, we've tested more than 100 of the best snowboards side by side. This updated review compares 8...
Best Snowboards for Women of 2025
After researching dozens of the top boards on the market, we bought the 7 best women's snowboards to ride side-by-side...
Best Ski Boots of 2024
Our industry pros have tested over 30 pairs of the best men's ski boots over the last 9 years, and we recently bought...
Best Ski Boots for Women
Over the past 9 years, we have tested 27 of the industry's top-performing women's ski boots, and this season we bring...
Best Ski Socks of 2024
Looking for the best ski socks? Our ski and snowboard experts have tested dozens over the last 8 years, with 10 in our...
Best Ski Pants of 2024
We bought 19 of the best ski pants available and tested them in wintery ski climates from Jackson Hole to Lake Tahoe...
Best Ski Pants for Women of 2024
We've been testing women's ski pants for over a decade now and have hands-on experience with over three dozen unique...
Best Ice Cleats for Winter Traction
Our team researched over 50 models before purchasing 10 of the best ice cleats (aka snow grips) to test side-by-side...
Best Ski Helmets
Over the last seven years, we've tested over 30 ski helmets. For this update, we bought 17 of the best helmets...
Best Winter Gloves of 2024
Sick of cold hands? We research dozens of the best winter gloves on the market before choosing these top 14 to...
Best Ski Gloves of 2024
Are you seeking the best ski gloves for your snow adventures? We have tested 74 pairs in the last eleven years. For...
Best Ski Gloves for Women of 2024
Our snow sport experts have tested more than 35 of the best ski gloves for women over the last 11 years. This review...
Best Ski Goggles of 2024
Our snow experts bought and tested 16 of the best ski goggles and put them through our rider-centric comparative test...
Best Backcountry Skis of 2025
We've tested more than 60 of the best backcountry skis over nearly 10 seasons. Recently, we purchased 17 of today's...
Best Backcountry Ski Poles of 2024
After researching 54 of the best backcountry ski poles on the market today, we bought 17 models to test and compare...
Best Backcountry Ski Boots of 2024
We've tested over 40 of the best backcountry ski boots since we started reviewing them 9 seasons ago. For our current...
Best Climbing Skins of 2024 for Backcountry Skiing
We've tested more than 30 pairs of the best backcountry climbing skins over the past 8 seasons. For this review, we...
Best Backcountry Ski Bindings of 2024
We've tested 40 of the best backcountry ski bindings over the past 8 seasons, and recently purchased 22 of today's top...
Best Snowshoes of 2024
Looking for a new pair of snowshoes to level up your winter hiking? Over the last decade, we have tested dozens of...
Best Snowshoes for Women of 2024
Looking for a pair of women's snowshoes for the winter season? We've been testing them for a decade, with 14 top...
Best Splitboards For Backcountry Snowboarding
To find the best splitboard, we've reviewed over 25 boards in the last three years. For this update, we purchased 11...
Best Splitboard Bindings
To objectively pinpoint the best splitboard binding, we've tested a dozen models in recent years. For this update, we...
Best Splitboard Climbing Skins
To find the best splitboard skins, we spent the last few years testing over 15 models. For this update, we've...
Best Avalanche Airbag Packs of 2024
For our latest review, we carried 11 of today's best avalanche airbag packs up and down thousands of vertical feet of...
Best Avalanche Beacons of 2024
Over the last 13 years, we've tested more than 35 of the best avalanche beacons. For our current review, we purchased...