2024 Winter Gear Guide

This is the touring gear we’re drooling over this season

Six items for piste perfectionists who demand the highest performance from their gear

In a demanding ski testing environment, these products shone, ensuring that our dedicated testers had the right gear to make their evaluations successful

Racing the Iditarod means braving gnarly cold. Here's the gear that kept me (and my dogs) going.

We put thousands of road miles on more than 70 new running shoes. These seven emerged as the best.

These five pieces of equipment will help up your off-season game

We tested dozens of pieces for winter workouts. These six came out on top.

We put 65 products to the test to find the best winter apparel for your workouts. Here’s what stood above the rest.

We put over 50 pieces of winter running apparel to the test in all conditions to find the best pieces to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable in the cold.

We put in more than 1,900 miles testing 135 items. Here are the best.

This equipment was made for hard-charging skiers like you

Savvy shoppers know that there are deals to be had, even on brand-new ski equipment

For big powder days in the resort and the sidecountry, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better safety essential

These weatherproof gloves and mitts are designed to outlast your stamina on the slopes

Not just any pants will do when you're braving the elements in the backcountry. These live up to the challenge.

Ski touring and high-output activities in the backcountry require a different kind of armor. Suit up with our favorite picks of the season.

We put 26 pants and bibs through the wringer last winter. These six impressed us the most.

We tested 28 pants and bibs. These are the ones that rose to the top.

Whether you're looking for insulated or not, steezy or muted, you'll find something that fits the bill on this list.

We tested 45 jackets designed for resort skiing and beyond. These rose to the top.

We packed 20 pairs of shoes for the resort. These five made the cut.

These five pieces will help you get the job done with no fuss

No task is too tough for this year’s crop of winter workwear

We tested dozens of baselayers to help you choose the best one for your winter adventures

What you put closest to your skin can make or break your day on the mountain. Don’t mess this one up.

We picked the nine best new fleeces, puffies, and heavyweight layers to block out the cold this season.

Like the lunch meat in your sandwich, your midlayer should suit your personal taste and complement the conditions

Clothing and accessories that will both last and make you look cool for years to come

Here’s what you need to stay warm, comfy, and stylish while hanging out in the parking lot post-ski

Our testers put 15 cold-weather rucksacks through the wringer—and crowned six champions

Six packs to carry the essentials you need to get up and get down safely.

You can’t ski if you can’t see. Don’t leave it up to chance. The future is bright in these fully vetted goggles.

We put over a dozen helmets to work in a variety of conditions. These six got our vote.

The six pieces that will replace this winter'\’s tears with high fives all around

Stay safe in the backcountry with these six items

Five boots to keep your feet warm, dry, and planted

We ran nine winter bags through the gauntlet so you don’t have to shiver your way through a long sleepless night

Out of the 90 products we tested, these 9 picks got us through some of our toughest hunts with the most ease.

Here are the pieces that most stood up to long days and cold nights in the winter backcountry

Six testers tried 75 bomber products, and these were the ones that rose above the rest

These three pairs of ‘shoes floated above the rest

We tested more than 300 products to help you separate the best from the rest

We’re entering the Goldilocks age of backcountry boots. These new models aren’t too heavy and they aren’t too flimsy—they’re just right for a variety of adventures.

These downhill ski boots are designed for ladies who exclusively charge the resort

These high-performance boots are made for carving up the ‘roy and charging off-piste

These new alpine and touring bindings come packed with exciting features

These lightweight skis don’t just power up the skintrack. They’re bonafide downhill performers.

Looking for the perfect backcountry ski for deep days and big missions? Start here.

We tested more than 100 pairs of skis. These 10 were the best in test.

These wide, rockered planks will help you milk those powder days for all they are worth

These wide, rockered planks designed for the deepest days of the year do more than float—they fly

These all-mountain skis have a little more underfoot, more rocker, and more fun in powder

If you ski mountains that measure snowfall in feet rather than inches, these wide rides are for you

No matter the mountain, no matter the conditions, these sticks won't let you down

Introducing the best one-ski-quiver options of the year

These skis with narrower waists are versatile resort chargers that know how to get on edge and play in the bumps

These narrower sticks may have a knack for groomers, but they also like to play in the bumps and crud

This is hands-down the most impressive resort-meets-backcountry boot we’ve ever tried

For the third year in a row, this ski bested the rest in the powder category

This year’s best carving ski will allow you to live out your World Cup racing fantasy

No other women’s frontside ski comes close to the Wildcat’s carving chops

These consumer-friendly carving skis remind us why laying trenches on groomers is so dang fun

Featuring a little more party in the back, this Enforcer likes to play in the deep stuff

Finally, a QST model specifically designed for backcountry adventures

If you’re in the market for a pair of carvers to slice up the ‘roy and live out your racing fantasy, check out this list

If you fancy yourself a World Cup-level skier, this new high-performance boot is for you

If you like the Black Pearl but like a little more energy from your skis, try these sticks on for size

Your flashy new snowboard may be the star of the show, but it’s nothing without these sidekick pieces of gear

20 testers tried 19 splitboards, plus a handful of boots, bindings, and accessories. These were the winners.

40 testers tested 57 snowboards over the course of a week in Sugar Bowl, CA. These are the cream of the crop.

We put 24 pairs of boots and 37 cross-country necessities through the wringer this season and narrowed down the 12 best items.

7 testers tried 26 pairs of cross-country skis in all conditions—from late-season slush to deep powder. These four came out on top.