To amplify your anticipation for the coming winter, we’re excited to present the 2025 Buyer’s Guide, which is complemented by our fourth annual ski test. Below you’ll find authentic and relatable first-person reviews on 27 pairs of skis that a selection of our brand partners opted to include in the test, which we once again held at Red Mountain Resort a snowball’s throw from Rossland, British Columbia. Like previous go-arounds, we enlisted a squad of everyday skiers with everyday jobs who (with the lone exception of our editor), like you, pay full pop for their gear, thus abolishing the risk of any potential impartiality towards any brand. And best of all, in lieu of a few days, we gave them well over a month to ski their hearts out on these skis, which provided them with the opportunity to test them in a diverse range of snow conditions and terrain. They then picked their favourites, and proceeded to share their well-informed and unbiased observations and feelings on the skis that worked best for them in both written and video form, the latter of which includes POV footage of the corresponding tester getting after it on snow and additional technical information on each ski. Learn more about them via their bios below each review, and if they sound and ski like you, then perhaps it will help you choose the right set of planks to make this winter the most fun yet. 

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FREERIDE WORLD TOUR FINALS RECAP

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR FINALS RECAP

The world’s best freeriders delivered a masterclass earlier today at the YETI Xtreme Verbier, wrapping up an unforgettable Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance season.

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR FINALS RECAP

The world’s best freeriders delivered a masterclass earlier today at the YETI Xtreme Verbier, wrapping up an unforgettable Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance season.

LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - JÉRÉMIE PAQUETTE

LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - JÉRÉMIE PAQUETTE

For the latest episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Mark Warner sat down with Jérémie Paquette, aka Je Paq.

LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - JÉRÉMIE PAQUETTE

For the latest episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Mark Warner sat down with Jérémie Paquette, aka Je Paq.

WSSF PRESENTS: THE CUT

WSSF PRESENTS: THE CUT

A new addition to the World Ski and Snowboard Festival featuring skiing, snowboarding and live music in the heart of Whistler Village on April 13th, 2024.

WSSF PRESENTS: THE CUT

A new addition to the World Ski and Snowboard Festival featuring skiing, snowboarding and live music in the heart of Whistler Village on April 13th, 2024.

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR FIEBERBRUNN PRO RECAP

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR FIEBERBRUNN PRO RECAP

The first event of the Freeride World Tour Finals kicked off earlier today in Fieberbrunn, Austria. Here's a recap of what went down, complete with videos of all the winning...

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR FIEBERBRUNN PRO RECAP

The first event of the Freeride World Tour Finals kicked off earlier today in Fieberbrunn, Austria. Here's a recap of what went down, complete with videos of all the winning...

PEAK PERFORMANCE PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

PEAK PERFORMANCE PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Now that winter has roared back in a big way across Western Canada, we wanted to shine a light on two standout products from our friends at Peak Performance.

PEAK PERFORMANCE PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Now that winter has roared back in a big way across Western Canada, we wanted to shine a light on two standout products from our friends at Peak Performance.

LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - STINIUS SKJØTSKIFT

LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - STINIUS SKJØTSKIFT

In this week’s episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Mark Warner sits down with the Whistler-based, Norwegian pro skier Stinius Skjøtskift.

LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - STINIUS SKJØTSKIFT

In this week’s episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Mark Warner sits down with the Whistler-based, Norwegian pro skier Stinius Skjøtskift.

SWATCH NINES REIMAGINES THE PERFECT HIP

SWATCH NINES REIMAGINES THE PERFECT HIP

The Swatch Nines is set to return to Schilthorn, Switzerland on April 9th - 13th, where the iconic event will revive one of the most celebrated features in its 15-year...

SWATCH NINES REIMAGINES THE PERFECT HIP

The Swatch Nines is set to return to Schilthorn, Switzerland on April 9th - 13th, where the iconic event will revive one of the most celebrated features in its 15-year...

INTERSECTIONS CREWS ANNOUNCED FOR WSSF

INTERSECTIONS CREWS ANNOUNCED FOR WSSF

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF) is thrilled to unveil the six elite crews set to compete in this year’s Intersection. These dynamic teams will embark on a 12-day...

INTERSECTIONS CREWS ANNOUNCED FOR WSSF

The World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF) is thrilled to unveil the six elite crews set to compete in this year’s Intersection. These dynamic teams will embark on a 12-day...

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR GEORGIA RECAP

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR GEORGIA RECAP

The first-ever Freeride World Tour event in Georgia went off today on the slopes of Khakhiani.

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR GEORGIA RECAP

The first-ever Freeride World Tour event in Georgia went off today on the slopes of Khakhiani.

LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - LILY BRADLEY

LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - LILY BRADLEY

For a recent episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Mark Warner sat down with Freeride World Tour competitor, Lily Bradley,  who identifies as Queer / Non-Binary.

LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - LILY BRADLEY

For a recent episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Mark Warner sat down with Freeride World Tour competitor, Lily Bradley,  who identifies as Queer / Non-Binary.

THE NORTH FACE - 40 YEARS: SCOT SCHMIDT

THE NORTH FACE - 40 YEARS: SCOT SCHMIDT

40 years after joining The North Face athlete team, Scot Schmidt reflects on the impact he and his outerwear line Steep Tech have had on skiing and culture.

THE NORTH FACE - 40 YEARS: SCOT SCHMIDT

40 years after joining The North Face athlete team, Scot Schmidt reflects on the impact he and his outerwear line Steep Tech have had on skiing and culture.

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR KICKING HORSE PRO RECAP

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR KICKING HORSE PRO RECAP

The second stop of the 2024 Freeride World Tour went off yesterday at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C.

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR KICKING HORSE PRO RECAP

The second stop of the 2024 Freeride World Tour went off yesterday at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C.