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Editor’s Letter

Meet the Testers

SKI & SNOWBOARD

On Edge • GO AHEAD AND TAKE THOSE EARLY MORNING LAPS ON THE FROZEN CORDUROY—THESE CARVERS WILL HOLD

Shape Shifters • MORE SIDECUT AND MORE ROCKER MEAN THESE SKIS CAN SLICE UP GROOMERS AND DABBLE OFF-PISTE

King of the Hill • THESE VERSATILE CHARGERS RULE THE RESORT

Wide Appeal • THESE FATTER ALL-MOUNTAIN STICKS AREN’T JUST FOR SOFT-SNOW ENTHUSIASTS

Deep Days • MORE THAN A FOOT OF FRESH OVERNIGHT? GRAB THESE BIG BOARDS AND SEND IT.

Earn Your Turns • LIGHTWEIGHT STICKS THAT WILL HELP YOU ACCESS THOSE BACKCOUNTRY STASHES

Perfect Pair • NEW SKIS? NEW BOOTS? MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLEMENTARY BINDINGS ON YOUR LIST.

Shooting the Moon • THESE TEN DECKS ARE READY FOR TAKEOFF

Essentials First • YOUR FLASHY NEW SNOWBOARD MIGHT BE THE STAR OF THE SHOW, BUT IT’S NOTHING WITHOUT THESE SIDEKICKS

Dialed Fit • NEW BOA LACING SYSTEMS AND CUSTOMIZABLE SHELL TECHNOLOGY MAKE THESE BOOTS PLUG AND PLAY

If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit • IT’S RARE THAT A SKI BOOT WILL FIT STRAIGHT OFF THE SHOP WALL. HERE’S HOW TO GET IT DIALED.

Hybrid Resort-Backcountry Boots

Cross-Country Crushers • THESE FOUR SKIS WILL HAVE YOU GLIDING THROUGH THE PAIN

BACKCOUNTRY TRAVEL

Hot Dogs • THESE WINTER HIKERS WILL KEEP YOUR FEET TOASTY AND DRY FROM PAVEMENT TO GLACIER

Snow Pack • FROM CLIMBING TECHNICAL ICE TO GLISSADING STEEP SLOPES, THESE HAULERS ARE DESIGNED FOR ALL THE UPS AND DOWNS OF WINTER

Hot Pockets • THESE DOUBLE-STUFFED COCOONS WILL KEEP YOU COZY ON THE COLDEST WINTER NIGHTS

Play It Safe • TOOLS TO HELP YOU BE PREPARED FOR THE UNKNOWN IN THE BACKCOUNTRY

Chill Out • FOUR PIECES SPECIFICIALLY DESIGNED TO HACK IT ON ICE

Make Tracks • TACKLE THE DEEP AND STEEP WITH THESE ’SHOES

Cold Comfort • RACING THE IDITAROD MEANS BRAVING GNARLY CONDITIONS. HERE’S THE GEAR THAT KEEPS ME (AND MY DOGS) GOING.

LAYERS

Parkas and Recreation • THE RIGHT SKI JACKET IS THE ONE THAT FITS GREAT AND MAKES YOU FEEL EVEN BETTER

Bottoms Up • WELL-FITTING PANTS THAT PERFORM AS EXPECTED ARE AT THE HEART OF EVERY GREAT SKI DAY

It’s All Uphill • GREAT DAYS IN THE SKIN TRACK REQUIRE APPAREL WITH A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT SKILL SET

Backcountry Pants and Bibs

Middle Schooled • FROM PUFFERS TO FLEECES, THESE LAYERS WILL LET YOU STAY OUT LONGER

Layer Game • WHAT YOU PUT NEXT TO YOUR SKIN SETS THE TONE FOR ALL OF YOUR WINTER ADVENTURES

Thumbs Up • FOUR GLOVES AND MITTS THAT WITHSTOOD THE ELEMENTS TO EARN OUR APPROVAL

Psst: The Results of the 2024 SKI Reader Resort Survey Are In!

ACCESSORIES

Head Shots • DON’T PLAY GAMES WITH YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSETS

WINTER RUNNING

Miles of Smiles • SMART COMBINATIONS OF HIGH-END MATERIALS CREATE PEPPY, COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR EVERY PACE

Unconditional Apparel • ADAPTABLE RUNNING GEAR TO KEEP YOU COMFORTABLE IN WINTER’S FREQUENTLY CHANGING WEATHER