2027 Gear Reviews

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Ski Reviews

East Coast Skiers Don’t Quit. These 10 Pieces of Ski Gear Won’t Either.

Skis and boots built for hardpack, layers for Nor’easters and ice storms, and traction for the parking lot, all in one list.

Krista CrabtreeNovember 11, 2026

Backcountry Ski Gear

6 Ski Packs That Won’t Slow You Down in the Skin Track

Smart storage, secure carry, and dialed organization—these packs stood out in our real-world testing.

Scott YorkoNovember 6, 2026

Bindings

Ski Bindings Are Having a Moment. These Are the Most Exciting of 2027.

Ski bindings rarely steal the spotlight, but the best of 2027 include a novel touring hybrid, an all-metal icon, and a featherweight touring favorite.

Jake SternOctober 21, 2026

Backcountry Ski Boots

Backcountry Ski Boots Got Stiff. Here Are the 6 Best Models of 2027.

One tester thought downhill performance was the price of climbing efficiently. This season’s best alpine touring boots proved otherwise.

Jake SternOctober 15, 2026

Backcountry Skis

'The Perfect Tree Powder Ski' and 5 More Backcountry Winners

We tested 26 backcountry skis and asked 15 skiers for the unvarnished truth. These five earned the best reviews, flaws included.

Lily RitterOctober 7, 2026

Powder Skis

The Best Powder Ski of 2027 Isn't the Fattest One We Tested

Our testers skied 16 powder skis after big storms. Here's what rose to the top.

Lily RitterSeptember 30, 2026

All-Mountain Wide Skis

"Soft and Forgiving" Usually Means Flimsy in Women's Skis. These Skis Disagree.

We tested 15 women's all-mountain wide skis in Deer Valley crud, chop, and groomers—these held their edge.

Kimberly BeekmanSeptember 28, 2026

All-Mountain Wide Skis

The Best Wide All-Mountain Ski of 2027 Didn't Dominate a Single Category

This year's "Best in Test" ski didn't win outright in any one performance category—but it scored high enough everywhere to beat skis that did.

Matt CotéSeptember 28, 2026

Frontside Skis

Your Quiver Has a Sub-90-Millimeter Gap. These Are the Skis to Fill It.

Our testers spent a week at Deer Valley scoring this year's frontside skis for carving, stability, and versatility. Here are our top picks of 2027.

Krista CrabtreeSeptember 23, 2026

Frontside Skis

"This Ski Arcs Turns Like It's a Metronome"—2027's Standout Women's Frontside Skis

Precision, power, and a little bit of personality: here's what testers loved about this year's top women's frontside skis.

Krista CrabtreeSeptember 23, 2026

Carving Skis

"It's a Total Hero Ski:" Testers Pick the Best Carving Skis of 2027

This year's top-tested carvers swap skinny, unforgiving builds for wider waists and easier turns—without losing their edge.

Krista CrabtreeSeptember 21, 2026

Women's Boots

The Women's Ski Boots That Passed a Professional Bootfitter's Test

Not every "women's" boot is built for a woman's anatomy. These are the ones our expert testers say actually get it right.

Mark EllingSeptember 18, 2026

All-Mountain Boots

Ski Boots Have Never Been This Good—or This Confusing to Shop For

With more width, flex, and closure options than ever, finding the right fit is harder—unless you know what to look for. Here are 2027's standouts.

Mark EllingSeptember 18, 2026

All-Mountain Skis

We Tested 20 All-Mountain Skis, and the Same One Keeps Rising to the Top

Our panel of 17 expert testers—ski instructors, coaches, and shop buyers—spent a week pushing 20 all-mountain skis to their limits. The results speak for themselves.

Jake SternSeptember 16, 2026

All-Mountain Skis

There's a New Best Women's All-Mountain Ski of 2027—and 6 Other Winners Worth Knowing About

Not every ski made the cut. These seven women's all-mountain models earned top scores across the board.

Kimberly BeekmanSeptember 16, 2026

Backcountry Ski Boots

After Testing Tecnica’s New Backcountry Ski Boot, I’m Done with 'Lighter Is Better'

A week in Cooke City with the Tecnica Zero G Decoy changed how I think about uphill vs. downhill tradeoffs.

Jenny WiegandMay 12, 2026

Powder Skis

Fischer’s New Mystery Ski Is Hard to Categorize—Until You Ski It in Powder

The Nothing is intentionally vague on paper, but its purpose becomes clear in deep snow.

Jake SternMay 8, 2026

Ski Reviews

We Tested 235 Skis This Winter. These Are the Early Standouts for 2027.

A low-snow winter turned into SKI’s biggest testing year ever—and revealed the skis poised to dominate 2027.

Jenny WiegandMarch 26, 2026

Ski Reviews

How SKI Decides Which Skis Make the Gear Guide—And Which Don’t

This year's SKI Test put 170 skis from 23 brands through a week of real mountain conditions. Here's exactly how our testing process works.

Jenny WiegandSeptember 16, 2026

2027 Gear Reviews

Latest Stories

East Coast Skiers Don’t Quit. These 10 Pieces of Ski Gear Won’t Either.

6 Ski Packs That Won’t Slow You Down in the Skin Track

Ski Bindings Are Having a Moment. These Are the Most Exciting of 2027.

Backcountry Ski Boots Got Stiff. Here Are the 6 Best Models of 2027.

'The Perfect Tree Powder Ski' and 5 More Backcountry Winners

The Best Powder Ski of 2027 Isn't the Fattest One We Tested

"Soft and Forgiving" Usually Means Flimsy in Women's Skis. These Skis Disagree.

The Best Wide All-Mountain Ski of 2027 Didn't Dominate a Single Category

Your Quiver Has a Sub-90-Millimeter Gap. These Are the Skis to Fill It.

"This Ski Arcs Turns Like It's a Metronome"—2027's Standout Women's Frontside Skis

"It's a Total Hero Ski:" Testers Pick the Best Carving Skis of 2027

The Women's Ski Boots That Passed a Professional Bootfitter's Test

Ski Boots Have Never Been This Good—or This Confusing to Shop For

We Tested 20 All-Mountain Skis, and the Same One Keeps Rising to the Top

There's a New Best Women's All-Mountain Ski of 2027—and 6 Other Winners Worth Knowing About

After Testing Tecnica’s New Backcountry Ski Boot, I’m Done with 'Lighter Is Better'

Fischer’s New Mystery Ski Is Hard to Categorize—Until You Ski It in Powder

We Tested 235 Skis This Winter. These Are the Early Standouts for 2027.

How SKI Decides Which Skis Make the Gear Guide—And Which Don’t

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