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, winter jackets, 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
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...
10 Best Winter Boots
Our gear experts bought and tested the best men's and women's winter boots to put them through our extensive...
The Best Walkie Talkies
Our experts bought 9 top walkie talkies and spent months using them across mountains, lakes, cities, deserts, and...
The 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...
10 Best All-Mountain Skis
Are you searching for your new favorite pair of skis but unsure of where to start? We've spent every winter since 2013...
The Best Skis for Men
Our industry experts have tested over 55 of the best all-mountain skis over more than a decade of testing. Recently...
The Best Skis for Women
Our team of female rippers has tested more than 55 of the best all-mountain skis for women over the last decade. We...
The 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
We bought and tested the best men's and women's snowboards to find ten award winners who improved our experience on...
The Best Snowboards for Men
Over the past 8 years, we've tested more than 100 of the best snowboards side by side. This updated review compares 8...
The Best Snowboards for Women
After researching dozens of the top boards on the market, we bought the 7 best women's snowboards to ride side-by-side...
The Best Ski Boots
Our industry pros have tested over 30 pairs of the best men's ski boots over the last 9 years, and we recently bought...
The 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...
The Best Ski Socks
Looking for the best ski socks? Our ski and snowboard experts have tested dozens over the last 8 years, with 10 in our...
The Best Ski Pants
We bought 19 of the best ski pants available and tested them in wintery ski climates from Jackson Hole to Lake Tahoe...
The Best Ski Pants for Women
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
We bought 11 top ice cleats (aka snow grips) and set out to shovel, hike, and commute on icy paths. We evaluated each...
The Best Ski Helmets | Impact Tested
We purchased the top 11 ski helmets available today and had them all impact tested at a professional testing lab...
The Best Winter Gloves
Sick of cold hands? We research dozens of the best winter gloves on the market before choosing these top 14 to...
The Best Ski Gloves
Are you seeking the best ski gloves for your snow adventures? We have tested 74 pairs in the last eleven years. For...
The Best Ski Gloves for Women
Our snow sport experts have tested more than 35 of the best ski gloves for women over the last 11 years. This review...
The Best Ski Goggles
Our snow experts bought and tested 16 of the best ski goggles and put them through our rider-centric comparative test...
The Best Backcountry Skis
We've tested more than 60 of the best backcountry skis over nearly 10 seasons. Recently, we purchased 17 of today's...
The Best Backcountry Ski Poles
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
Over the past decade, we've purchased, tested, and reviewed over 50 of the best backcountry ski boots. Our current...
Best Climbing Skins for Backcountry Skiing
Our team of backcountry ski guides has continually tested the best climbing skins over the past decade. This review...
Best Backcountry Ski Bindings
We've tested 50 of the best backcountry ski bindings over the past 9 seasons, and recently tested 24 of today's top...
The Best Snowshoes
Looking for a new pair of snowshoes to level up your winter hiking? Over the last decade, we have tested dozens of...
The Best Snowshoes for Women
Snowshoes can allow you to explore further in the winter, opening up beautiful and pristine locations. Whether you're...
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...
The Best Splitboard Bindings
To objectively pinpoint the best splitboard binding, we've tested a dozen models in recent years. For this update, we...
The 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...
The Best Avalanche Beacons
Our seasoned crew of AMGA-certified ski guides, avalanche course instructors, and snow safety professionals spent a...
Best Avalanche Airbag Backpacks
We purchased the 11 best avalanche backpacks and carried them up and down thousands of vertical feet of backcountry...