A peek into Gear Test Week. Wherever your home mountain lies, we’re of the firm belief that the season is what you make of it. Having the right gear certainly helps, too. That’s why the 2027 Gear Guide is designed to be the best possible resource for skiers and riders looking to build, expand or […]
The 2026 Dynafit Mezzalama: Reviewed
by Lance Riek February 25, 2026
The updated Dynafit Mezzalama is a comfy, full-featured lightweight boot that speeds up the skintrack and cranks turns after transitions.
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 Apparel Reviews
Our 2026 Editors’ Choice apparel reviews span the gamut, from kits and hardshells to puffies, midlayers and baselayers.
2026 Editors’ Choice Splitboard Reviews
The best splitboards of 2026, from mountaineering-ready decks to slashable powder boards.
2026 Editors’ Choice Splitboard Boot and Binding Reviews
Editors’ Choice splitboard boots and bindings for both hard- and soft-boot setups.
2026 Editors’ Choice Ski Reviews
With the rate that ski gear is advancing, it can be hard to keep track of the latest space-age fiber blends and non-traditional rocker profiles. That’s where this Gear Guide comes in. Our editors spent their summer studying the newest features and technologies found in skis, boots and bindings. Then, they spent just as much […]
2026 Editors’ Choice Binding Reviews
Comprehensive reviews of the best backcountry ski bindings of 2025.
