2027 Winter Gear Guide

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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

Backcountry Ski Gear

These 5 Climbing Skins Are Our Trustiest Backcountry Companions

You have to get up to go down, and these five best climbing skins will get you to the top of the mountain that much easier.

Lily RitterOctober 28, 2026

Gloves

10 Heated Gloves for Skiers With Perpetually Cold Hands

When ordinary gloves aren’t warm enough, these 10 battery-powered picks bring the heat.

Berne BroudyOctober 21, 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

Helmets and Goggles

Ski Helmets Are a Non-Negotiable. Our Seasoned Testers Trust These 8 Most.

Out of the 36 models we tested for this season, these eight helmets are the best for the resort and backcountry.

Lily RitterOctober 16, 2026

Pants

Testers Logged 430 Ski Days—And These Were Their Favorite Men's Ski Pants and Bibs

From riding the lifts to earning your turns, your pants play an underappreciated role in ski performance. Here are this season’s 10 best pairs.

Ryan StuartOctober 15, 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

Pants

The Best Women's Ski Pants for Powder Hounds, Backcountry Regulars, and Deal Hunters

For cold resort mornings and spring slush, lift laps and skin tracks, these are our eight favorite bottoms for skiing.

Skylar KraatzOctober 14, 2026

Helmets and Goggles

The Best Ski Goggles for Every Face Size, Forecast, and Budget

We tested 29 ski goggles to find the best models for every skier and condition, from storm days to bluebird laps.

Lily RitterOctober 14, 2026

Gloves

We Tested 32 Gloves and Mittens in Powder, Storms, and Subzero Conditions. These 9 Won.

After testing nearly three dozen pairs, we found the best ski gloves and mittens for cold days, deep powder, and long days on the mountain.

Berne BroudyOctober 9, 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

Jackets

The Best Women’s Ski Jackets for Chairlifts, Skin Tracks, and Après

From breathable shells for touring to insulated coats for chilly chairlifts, we crowned these eight from a pile of 41 ski jackets.

Skylar KraatzOctober 5, 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.