’Tis the season for ski shopping, so your friendly Canadian ski media source is back with the results from our sixth annual ski test, which once again took place at Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia. If you’ve clicked on this page in the past, then you know the drill. In an effort to make our test as authentic, impartial and legitimate as possible, we assembled a team of everyday skiers who work everyday jobs (along with a handful of Red’s employees, because who better to test skis than people who go skiing on a daily basis?) and gave them roughly six whole weeks—from the middle of February until early April—to put 36 pairs of skis from 12 of our brand partners through the ringer in as many types of terrain and snow conditions as possible. Then, once the ski season came to its begrudgingly annual end, we asked our testers which skis they liked best, and had them provide reviews on them in both written and video form, which you can watch and read by clicking on the thumbnails below. Here’s hoping you find them helpful, informative, and above all else relatable if you’re in the market for a new pair of memory making sticks.

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SQUAW VALLEY CHANGES NAMES TO PALISADES TAHOE

SQUAW VALLEY CHANGES NAMES TO PALISADES TAHOE

Today, Palisades Tahoe introduced its new name and logo that honor the resort’s history as a land of legends—home to freeskiing pioneers, Winter Olympians and cultural icons across more than...

SQUAW VALLEY CHANGES NAMES TO PALISADES TAHOE

Today, Palisades Tahoe introduced its new name and logo that honor the resort’s history as a land of legends—home to freeskiing pioneers, Winter Olympians and cultural icons across more than...

VAIL RESORTS ANNOUNCES OPENING DATES

VAIL RESORTS ANNOUNCES OPENING DATES

Vail Resorts has announced the opening dates of its 34 North American resorts, offering guests one of the longest ski seasons in the country with a focus on safety and...

VAIL RESORTS ANNOUNCES OPENING DATES

Vail Resorts has announced the opening dates of its 34 North American resorts, offering guests one of the longest ski seasons in the country with a focus on safety and...

SKI MOUNTAINEERING ADDED TO 2026 OLYMPICS

SKI MOUNTAINEERING ADDED TO 2026 OLYMPICS

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has unanimously approved the addition of Ski Mountaineering to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Ski Mountaineering Association...

SKI MOUNTAINEERING ADDED TO 2026 OLYMPICS

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has unanimously approved the addition of Ski Mountaineering to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Ski Mountaineering Association...

NEW & IMPROVED iF3 MOVIE AWARDS

NEW & IMPROVED iF3 MOVIE AWARDS

The iF3 Movie Awards are evolving. For the 14th edition of the iF3 Festival, which is set to take place from October 20th - 23rd, the iF3 Judges have put...

NEW & IMPROVED iF3 MOVIE AWARDS

The iF3 Movie Awards are evolving. For the 14th edition of the iF3 Festival, which is set to take place from October 20th - 23rd, the iF3 Judges have put...

THE POWELL MOVEMENT - RORY BUSHFIELD: PART 2

THE POWELL MOVEMENT - RORY BUSHFIELD: PART 2

Rory Bushfield is known for living dangerously. He’s part reckless, part calculated, and always fun, and not many people can say they live a life as spontaneous and adventurous as him....

THE POWELL MOVEMENT - RORY BUSHFIELD: PART 2

Rory Bushfield is known for living dangerously. He’s part reckless, part calculated, and always fun, and not many people can say they live a life as spontaneous and adventurous as him....

SKI RESORT LEADERS JOIN FORCES TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

SKI RESORT LEADERS JOIN FORCES TO FIGHT CLIMATE...

Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR and Vail Resorts have announced the Climate Collaborative Charter, the ski industry’s first unified effort to combat climate change with shared commitments around sustainability...

SKI RESORT LEADERS JOIN FORCES TO FIGHT CLIMATE...

Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR and Vail Resorts have announced the Climate Collaborative Charter, the ski industry’s first unified effort to combat climate change with shared commitments around sustainability...

RAB & LOWE ALPINE RELEASE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

RAB & LOWE ALPINE RELEASE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

British outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) have released their 2021 Sustainability Report. The report details specific milestones the company has achieved within its...

RAB & LOWE ALPINE RELEASE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

British outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) have released their 2021 Sustainability Report. The report details specific milestones the company has achieved within its...

THE POWELL MOVEMENT - RORY BUSHFIELD: PART 1

THE POWELL MOVEMENT - RORY BUSHFIELD: PART 1

On the latest episode of The Powell Movement, Mike Powell sits down with professional skier, daredevil and all around purveyor of good times Rory Bushfield. Photo by Mason Mashon Bushy...

THE POWELL MOVEMENT - RORY BUSHFIELD: PART 1

On the latest episode of The Powell Movement, Mike Powell sits down with professional skier, daredevil and all around purveyor of good times Rory Bushfield. Photo by Mason Mashon Bushy...

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR iF3 FESTIVAL

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR iF3 FESTIVAL

Calling all ski and snowboard filmmakers… it’s time to register for iF3!  The 14th edition of the iF3 Festival will take place from October 20th to 23rd, 2021, and the...

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR iF3 FESTIVAL

Calling all ski and snowboard filmmakers… it’s time to register for iF3!  The 14th edition of the iF3 Festival will take place from October 20th to 23rd, 2021, and the...

ROSSIGNOL GROUP PARTNERS WITH SHARE WINTER FOUNDATION

ROSSIGNOL GROUP PARTNERS WITH SHARE WINTER FOUN...

Reinforcing the pillar of ‘Community’ within its broad-reaching Respect Program, the Rossignol Group is proud to announce its support of the Share Winter Foundation.  A 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Share Winter...

ROSSIGNOL GROUP PARTNERS WITH SHARE WINTER FOUN...

Reinforcing the pillar of ‘Community’ within its broad-reaching Respect Program, the Rossignol Group is proud to announce its support of the Share Winter Foundation.  A 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Share Winter...

VIRTUAL WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL RECAP

VIRTUAL WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL RECAP

The virtual edition of The World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF) has wrapped with over $9,000 awarded in cash prizing. Following the announcement of this year’s winners for Rough Cuts...

VIRTUAL WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL RECAP

The virtual edition of The World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF) has wrapped with over $9,000 awarded in cash prizing. Following the announcement of this year’s winners for Rough Cuts...

THE POWELL MOVEMENT - KENT KREITLER: PART 2

THE POWELL MOVEMENT - KENT KREITLER: PART 2

Looking for a weekend listen? Settle in for the second part of The Powell Movement’s podcast with one of freeskiing’s forbearers, Kent Kreitler, in which he discusses pushing for change...

THE POWELL MOVEMENT - KENT KREITLER: PART 2

Looking for a weekend listen? Settle in for the second part of The Powell Movement’s podcast with one of freeskiing’s forbearers, Kent Kreitler, in which he discusses pushing for change...