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
Do you like warm toes? Our top-tier gear experts have been testing winter boots for 10 years, searching for the best...
Best Walkie Talkies
Need a set of walkie talkies? Our experts dove down the rabbit hole, researching over 50 top models before buying and...
Best Skis of 2024
Our industry experts have tested over 50 of the best all-mountain skis over the last decade and recently purchased 11...
Best Skis for Women of 2024
Our team of female rippers has tested more than 50 of the best all-mountain skis for women over the last 8 years and...
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...
Best Snowboards of 2024
To help you find the perfect board, we've tested over 25 of the best snowboards side by side. This updated review...
Best All Mountain Snowboards for Women
After researching dozens of the top boards, we bought the 9 best women's snowboards on the market 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 have been buying and comparing ski pants for the last 10 years, having tested 58 pairs along the way. This review...
Best Ski Pants for Women of 2024
Seeking the best women's ski pants? Combined with nine years of testing over 37 unique models, this review includes...
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 9 to purchase...
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
Searching for the best ski goggles? Our experts have tested 40+ pairs on snow over the last 9 years. For this update...
Best Backcountry Skis of 2024
We've tested over 50 of the best backcountry skis over the past 8 seasons on three continents. Our team recently...
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...
Best Ice Axes
Over the last 10 years, we've tested over 21 of the best ice axes on the market. In this update, we select 17 of the...