Switzerland’s Marianne Fatton earned the first-ever Olympic skimo gold medal, while Spain’s Oriol Cardona Coll won the men’s sprint.
Gearbox: 2026 Goggles
The best ski goggles of 2026, per our editors and testers.
Gearbox: 2026 Helmets
The editors review a range of helmets on the market. Find the right one for your head and your objective.
Gearbox: 2026 Packs
Backcountry ski packs come in all shapes and sizes. Our editors review their favorites from this year.
2026 Editors’ Choice Splitboard Boot and Binding Reviews
Editors’ Choice splitboard boots and bindings for both hard- and soft-boot setups.
Tech Talk: Splitboards
It can be difficult to know exactly what you’re looking for in a board. Camber, rocker, core construction? We’ll break it all down.
Tech Talk: Ski Construction
Cores composites, sidewalls and rocker profiles. Oh my! There’s a lot of technology that goes into our ski gear, not to mention a ton of insider lingo and technical jargon. So here’s some info on the key pieces of ski construction to use when selecting your next pair.
Forever Chemicals? Never Chemicals
For decades, hardshells relied on ultra-durable chemicals to keep you dry in all conditions. Now, with new regulations phasing out these compounds, gear is entering a new era in which durability and maintenance might look a little different.
Winter Wildlands Alliance 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival
The November 6 premier of the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival in Boise, Idaho, features the best stories of backcountry adventure.
Summer Gear Roundup: Backpacking
Dialing in your setup is essential to any backcountry mission. While most of this gear tested by our staff is designed for warmer seasons, plenty of it can, and will, double as essentials on winter hut trips, spring traverses and other cold-weather adventures.
