It’s hard to beat the feeling of getting new skis, but deciding which pair to buy can be a daunting prospect for some. So to lend a helping hand, we’re proud to present the 2024 Buyer’s Guide, which is supplemented by the suitably-named People’s Ski Test. For the former, we took to the slopes of Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, B.C. last winter to curate reviews on 30 pairs of skis from 12 individuals, who (with the exception of our editor) work regular, everyday jobs outside of the ski industry, and pay full price for skis. Instead of enlisting professional athletes or sponsored ski instructors as testers, we recruited a school principal, hardware store owner, highway operations manager, rope access technician, climate risk analyst, MRI technologist, tree planter, electrical engineer, arborist, geologist and journalist to spend six weeks putting some of the year’s top skis through the paces in a wide variety of snow conditions and terrain. Then, once the lifts stopped turning, we asked them to share their unbiased and impartial thoughts on the skis they liked best in both written and video form, complete with POV footage of them testing the skis. Check out the results below, and discover which ski may just be perfect for you. 

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iF3 WHISTLER SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

iF3 WHISTLER SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The iF3 Festival is returning to Whistler, B.C. on October 18th - 21st for four days of premieres, parties and the iF3 Movie Awards.

iF3 WHISTLER SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The iF3 Festival is returning to Whistler, B.C. on October 18th - 21st for four days of premieres, parties and the iF3 Movie Awards.

iF3 MONTREAL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

iF3 MONTREAL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The iF3 Festival has announced the schedule for the 16th edition of iF3 Montreal, which takes place on September 29th & 30th at Théâtre Le National.

iF3 MONTREAL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The iF3 Festival has announced the schedule for the 16th edition of iF3 Montreal, which takes place on September 29th & 30th at Théâtre Le National.

THE 2024 PEOPLE’S SKI TEST

THE 2024 PEOPLE’S SKI TEST

The third annual People's Ski Test, which consists of 30 unbiased and relatable reviews from every day skiers, is now live.

THE 2024 PEOPLE’S SKI TEST

The third annual People's Ski Test, which consists of 30 unbiased and relatable reviews from every day skiers, is now live.

FORECAST ISSUE 9.1 PREVIEW

FORECAST ISSUE 9.1 PREVIEW

Now that the sun has set on another smokey summer, and winter will be here before we know it, it’s time to tease our first issue of the fall.

FORECAST ISSUE 9.1 PREVIEW

Now that the sun has set on another smokey summer, and winter will be here before we know it, it’s time to tease our first issue of the fall.

WIN A PAIR OF ATOMIC BENT 110s

WIN A PAIR OF ATOMIC BENT 110s

We've teamed with Atomic and Chris Rubens to offer one lucky Canadian skier the chance to win a pair of Bent 110s!

WIN A PAIR OF ATOMIC BENT 110s

We've teamed with Atomic and Chris Rubens to offer one lucky Canadian skier the chance to win a pair of Bent 110s!

iF3 FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCED

iF3 FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCED

After screening over 110 film submissions, iF3 is excited to release the official selection for the 16th annual iF3 Festival.

iF3 FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCED

After screening over 110 film submissions, iF3 is excited to release the official selection for the 16th annual iF3 Festival.

SISTER SUMMIT RETURNS

SISTER SUMMIT RETURNS

The first 100 per cent female backcountry event and contest is back for a second edition and this time with two summits.

SISTER SUMMIT RETURNS

The first 100 per cent female backcountry event and contest is back for a second edition and this time with two summits.

JACKSON HOLE TO SELL TO LOCAL FAMILIES

JACKSON HOLE TO SELL TO LOCAL FAMILIES

After 31 years of ownership, the Kemmerer family today announced its intent to sell Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

JACKSON HOLE TO SELL TO LOCAL FAMILIES

After 31 years of ownership, the Kemmerer family today announced its intent to sell Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

RED HOT

RED HOT

Former ski patroller turned professional skier Alexandra Armstrong offers a tongue-in-cheek tribute to why ski patrollers are the hottest skiers on the mountain.

RED HOT

Former ski patroller turned professional skier Alexandra Armstrong offers a tongue-in-cheek tribute to why ski patrollers are the hottest skiers on the mountain.

A LOVE LETTER TO SUMMER CAMP

A LOVE LETTER TO SUMMER CAMP

A look at why Momentum Camps, which kicks off its 30th anniversary next week in Whistler, B.C., has meant and done so much for skiing.

A LOVE LETTER TO SUMMER CAMP

A look at why Momentum Camps, which kicks off its 30th anniversary next week in Whistler, B.C., has meant and done so much for skiing.

iF3 FESTIVAL DATES & REGISTRATION DETAILS ANNOUNCED

iF3 FESTIVAL DATES & REGISTRATION DETAILS ANNOU...

iF3 is excited to announce that film registration is now open for the 16th edition of the iF3 Festival, which will take place in Whistler, B.C. from October 18th to 21st, 2023.

iF3 FESTIVAL DATES & REGISTRATION DETAILS ANNOU...

iF3 is excited to announce that film registration is now open for the 16th edition of the iF3 Festival, which will take place in Whistler, B.C. from October 18th to 21st, 2023.

THE JP MEMORIAL RECAP

THE JP MEMORIAL RECAP

For the second consecutive year, The JP Memorial presented by Alpine Initiatives, Armada Skis, Evo and Woodward descended upon Woodward Park City.

THE JP MEMORIAL RECAP

For the second consecutive year, The JP Memorial presented by Alpine Initiatives, Armada Skis, Evo and Woodward descended upon Woodward Park City.