With winter right around the corner, we’re back with our fifth annual ski test, which features authentic and impartial reviews on 33 pairs of skis. And if you’ve checked it out at some point over the past four years, then you know the drill. We assembled a 13-person, Rossland, British Columbia-based team of everyday skiers who work everyday jobs and pay full pop for skis, and asked them to put 11 of our brand partners’ latest offerings through the paces at the third largest ski area in Canada, Red Mountain Resort. And as opposed to doing so over the course of a weeklong demo event, and getting only a few runs on each ski, they had the second half of the winter—from February to April—to ski on them for as many days as they liked. Then, once Old Man Winter readied himself for his annual hibernation, our testers chose which skis they liked best, and provided us with honest, informed and unbiased reviews in both written and video form. Click on the thumbnails below for both, and if the way our testers sound and ski seems relatable, then perhaps the 2026 Forecast Ski Test will assist you in determining which set of skis is perfect for you

gear

HEAD MEN’S KORE JACKET

HEAD MEN’S KORE JACKET

A look at the 2024 Head Men's Kore Jacket.

HEAD MEN’S KORE JACKET

A look at the 2024 Head Men's Kore Jacket.

HEAD MEN’S KORE BIB PANT

HEAD MEN’S KORE BIB PANT

A look at the 2024 Head Men's Kore Bib Pant.

HEAD MEN’S KORE BIB PANT

A look at the 2024 Head Men's Kore Bib Pant.

HEAD WOMEN’S KORE JACKET

HEAD WOMEN’S KORE JACKET

A look at the 2024 Head Women's Kore Jacket.

HEAD WOMEN’S KORE JACKET

A look at the 2024 Head Women's Kore Jacket.

HEAD WOMEN'S KORE BIB PANT

HEAD WOMEN'S KORE BIB PANT

A look at the 2024 Head Women's Kore Bib Pant.

HEAD WOMEN'S KORE BIB PANT

A look at the 2024 Head Women's Kore Bib Pant.

OAKLEY MEN’S TC RYKKINN JACKET

OAKLEY MEN’S TC RYKKINN JACKET

A look at the Oakely RC Rykkinn Jacket.

OAKLEY MEN’S TC RYKKINN JACKET

A look at the Oakely RC Rykkinn Jacket.

OAKLEY MEN’S TC GUNN RC BIB 3.0 PANT

OAKLEY MEN’S TC GUNN RC BIB 3.0 PANT

A look at the Oakely TC Gunn RC Bib 3.0 Pant.

OAKLEY MEN’S TC GUNN RC BIB 3.0 PANT

A look at the Oakely TC Gunn RC Bib 3.0 Pant.

OAKLEY MEN’S TC REDUCT EARTH SHELL JACKET

OAKLEY MEN’S TC REDUCT EARTH SHELL JACKET

A look at the Oakley TC Reduct Earth Shell Jacket.

OAKLEY MEN’S TC REDUCT EARTH SHELL JACKET

A look at the Oakley TC Reduct Earth Shell Jacket.

OAKLEY MEN’S TC EARTH SHELL PANT

OAKLEY MEN’S TC EARTH SHELL PANT

A look at the Oakley TC Earth Shell Pant.

OAKLEY MEN’S TC EARTH SHELL PANT

A look at the Oakley TC Earth Shell Pant.

PICTURE MEN’S TRACK JACKET

PICTURE MEN’S TRACK JACKET

A look at the Picture Men's Track Jacket.

PICTURE MEN’S TRACK JACKET

A look at the Picture Men's Track Jacket.

PICTURE MEN’S OBJECT PANT

PICTURE MEN’S OBJECT PANT

A look at the Picture Men's Object Pant.

PICTURE MEN’S OBJECT PANT

A look at the Picture Men's Object Pant.

PICTURE WOMEN’S EXA JACKET

PICTURE WOMEN’S EXA JACKET

A look at the Picture Women's Exa Jacket.

PICTURE WOMEN’S EXA JACKET

A look at the Picture Women's Exa Jacket.

PICTURE WOMEN’S EXA PANT

PICTURE WOMEN’S EXA PANT

A look at the Picture Women's Exa Pant.

PICTURE WOMEN’S EXA PANT

A look at the Picture Women's Exa Pant.