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An ideal ski for beginners to gain confidence on hardpack and corduroy
Finally, an Enforcer designed to adventure beyond the ropes
If you have your sights set on long backcountry tours even during low tide, this ski may be just the ticket
This ski is one of the best in class when it comes to balancing performance and approachability
A bomber all-mountain ski tailor-made for hard-chargers
Don’t let the pretty top sheet fool you—this all-mountain tool means business, especially in the crud
These skis let you bring the playfulness of your resort skiing to the backcountry
A slight change in construction makes the new Kendo 88 more accessible and more fun
Looking for a jack-of-all-trades in the backcountry? Look no further
No women’s powder ski list would be complete without this perennial favorite
A ski for those who want an all-mountain ski, but don’t want to sacrifice the ability to carve
This wider all-mountain ski can cut through crud and carve up groomers
This forgiving and energetic all-mountain ski is ideal for those looking to gain confidence off the groomed
This ski didn’t steal the show again this year, but you’d be hard pressed to find a better crud ski
Testers once again designated the Enforcer 100 as the benchmark ski of the all-mountain category
If you gravitate towards quick and playful skis that can still hold their own when the going gets tough, check out this little number
A beer-league racing ski for those ex-racer types out there
A wide all-mountain ski for the more playful skiers out there
If you’re looking for a a no-nonsense frontside ski that excels in crud, look no further
This year’s Most Improved award goes to this energetic and fun ski
These playful planks were designed for skiers of the mountain west
This year’s most forgiving powder ski is also a ton of fun
Featuring a slim waist and lightweight construction, this backcountry ski is for those who need quick sticks to tackle big, technical terrain
If you’re a carver girl at heart but need something a little wider underfoot, the Ripstick 94 W is your compromise
If you like to carve even when you have wide planks underfoot, this is your ski
This year’s best wide all-mountain ski is a tried and true performer
An easy-skiing option for all levels, especially newer or casual skiers
This easy-going ride will follow you wherever you go, as long as it’s on edge
For soft snow and deep days, reach for these playful planks
We give you the most versatile and responsive wide all-mountain ride of the year
With a more moderate waist, this is the ski for East Coast pow hounds and those of us who live in reality
This powder ski for ladies is as playful as it is pretty
If you gravitate towards a damp, stiff ski for backcountry adventures, this is your stick
Introducing the top-rated women’s all-mountain ski of the year
The best powder ski of the year will make an all-time day even more all-time
A beefy ski with stability and power for strong intermediates and up
This year’s most exciting new backcountry ski charges like a downhill ski
It’s hard to find a wide all-mountain ski that’s this stable at speed
If you’re looking for an all-mountain ski to do it all, and do it all really well, this is your ticket to ride
A powder ski with a versatile waist width to tackle the snow you get instead of the snow you want
A quick whip for all-mountain adventures in tight terrain
A backcountry stick for those who gravitate towards directional skis
This new powder ski from Faction is for hard-chargers who don’t shy away from the steep and deep
This year’s chart-topping wide all-mountain ski for ladies lives for soft snow and crud
The e-Titan is a groomer ski with a one-track mind: to slice and dice hardpack
This year’s No. 1 frontside ski has no true weakness
This year’s No. 2 ski is a wider waisted frontside ski that can crush groomers as well as the crud
This tough bird won’t let you down when the pow turns to crud
When it’s soft and light in the backcountry, reach for these playful planks
These playful sticks are down to show you a good time all over the mountain
This perennial favorite didn’t win any awards this year, but testers still love it for its backbone and dependability
The best women’s powder ski of the year is one heck of a fun ride
If you’re an expert ripper looking for a ski that can keep up with you in the deep stuff, this is your ski
Want an all-mountain ski that can rail off-piste like it rails on groomers? Here you go.
This year’s most playful wide all-mountain ski also eats crud for breakfast
If you’re looking for an all-mountain ski that can also carve up a storm, look no further
Only advanced and expert skiers need apply to this pow ski with Titanal
It’s got race heritage, but it’s much more accessible than you’d think
A ski made for the technical backcountry lines of the Rockies
The runner-up in the women’s all-mountain category is a universal crowd pleaser
A true frontside ski made for all levels of skiers to improve their carving prowess
This accessible all-mountain tool for ladies earned high marks in versatility and quickness
An approachable frontside ski perfect for groomer rippers who aren't afraid to play off-piste on the same ski
A no-nonsense ski for ladies who don’t shy away from big mountain lines
It’s not the lightest backcountry option out there, but if you’re plowing through backcountry crud, this is the ski you want underfoot
It’s built for deep snow, but you’d be surprised by its versatility
If you’re looking for a confidence-inspiring teaching tool to help you level up, give this ski a try
If you like playful powder planks (who doesn’t), check out this energetic ski
A ski that likes to stay on-piste for skiers who like to do the same
This ski offers an impressive balance between flotation and power