Winter

winter

a skier breaking trail on the Rossignol XP Positrack 105 skis

Man wearing UYN Baselayers under a hoody

Powderverse ski pants showing leg movement and fit while skiing

A full-body view showing the fit of the REI Co-op First Chair bibs while standing in deep snow

La Sportiva Sender ski boots are clipped into touring bindings while skinning uphill on packed snow

Front three-quarter view of the Scarpa 4-Quattro GT boot highlighting buckles and strap

Testing the POC Obex Connect Ski Helmet; (photo/Dane Tudor)

The Best Hand Warmers of 2026

The Best Winter Traction Devices of 2026

Dahu 02AM Series Ski Boots

A pair of ZipFit liners standing upright on a snow-covered bench

Patagonia Untracked Jacket; (photo/Jason Hummel)

The Best Ski Boots of 2026

The Best Face Coverings for Skiing & Snowboarding of 2026

Senior Editor Morgan Tilton testing ski gear at Crested Butte Mountain Resort; (photo/Eric Phillips)

We tested the best down booties for outdoor and indoor use; (photo/Meghan LaHatte)

Goodr Snow G Goggles

Skier pulls on ski boots while wearing ski socks.

best backcountry ski bindings

REI Switchback GTX

The Best Snowshoes of 2026

Salomon Backcountry skier

Senior Editor Morgan Tilton testing Swany mittens at Crested Butte Mountain Resort; (photo/Eric Phillips)

North Face Freedom Insulated Snow Pants

Testing Ski Jackets at RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia; (photo/Morgan Tilton)

Morgan Tilton testing the Swany X-Cell ski gloves; photo/Dane Tudor

Person on skis in snow, wearing Flylow pants and holding trekking poles.

Testing women's ski pants; photo/Jason Hummel

Testing the Columbia Women’s Pike Lake III Long Jacket in Colorado; (photo/Meghan LaHatte)

Morgan Tilton testing Flaxta Prime ski goggles; photo/Dane Tudor