’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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WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL UPDATE

WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL UPDATE

The time has come. Spring is here, and it’s bittersweet as we switch out snow boots and goggles for flip flops and sunnies. But wait, before you hang up your...

WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL UPDATE

The time has come. Spring is here, and it’s bittersweet as we switch out snow boots and goggles for flip flops and sunnies. But wait, before you hang up your...

JAMBOREE BIG AIR RECAP

JAMBOREE BIG AIR RECAP

Bright sunshine and a hint of spring warmth set the stage for the Jamboree presented by Vidéotron this March 22–25, showcasing the FIS Freestyle Ski Big Air World Cup Finals...

JAMBOREE BIG AIR RECAP

Bright sunshine and a hint of spring warmth set the stage for the Jamboree presented by Vidéotron this March 22–25, showcasing the FIS Freestyle Ski Big Air World Cup Finals...

X GAMES NORWAY ATHLETES ANNOUNCED

X GAMES NORWAY ATHLETES ANNOUNCED

As the winter season comes to a close and gives way to the summer season, X Games Norway will bring together the world’s best action sports athletes from both summer...

X GAMES NORWAY ATHLETES ANNOUNCED

As the winter season comes to a close and gives way to the summer season, X Games Norway will bring together the world’s best action sports athletes from both summer...

WSSF ARTISTS ANNOUNCED

WSSF ARTISTS ANNOUNCED

The World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF), which takes place in Whistler, B.C. on April 10th - 15th, will be dropping the beats this spring with the WSSF Music Series...

WSSF ARTISTS ANNOUNCED

The World Ski & Snowboard Festival (WSSF), which takes place in Whistler, B.C. on April 10th - 15th, will be dropping the beats this spring with the WSSF Music Series...

OAKLEY WEEK AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

OAKLEY WEEK AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

It's official... Oakley Week is returning to Whistler Blackcomb. Following the success of last year, which included a multitude of free on-hill activities for the general public to enjoy, the...

OAKLEY WEEK AT WHISTLER BLACKCOMB

It's official... Oakley Week is returning to Whistler Blackcomb. Following the success of last year, which included a multitude of free on-hill activities for the general public to enjoy, the...

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR FIEBERBRUNN RECAP

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR FIEBERBRUNN RECAP

It’s crunch time on the Freeride World Tour (FWT), and Kristofer Turdell’s second place finish in Fieberbrunn has secured him the 2018 FWT Ski Men World Title as riders gave...

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR FIEBERBRUNN RECAP

It’s crunch time on the Freeride World Tour (FWT), and Kristofer Turdell’s second place finish in Fieberbrunn has secured him the 2018 FWT Ski Men World Title as riders gave...

STERIK’S FREERIDE SHOWDOWN

STERIK’S FREERIDE SHOWDOWN

The Sterik’s Freeride Showdown is returning to Blue Mountain on March 18th. The event, which is the ultimate freeride challenge, is open to both skiers and snowboarders ages eight and...

STERIK’S FREERIDE SHOWDOWN

The Sterik’s Freeride Showdown is returning to Blue Mountain on March 18th. The event, which is the ultimate freeride challenge, is open to both skiers and snowboarders ages eight and...

BIG WHITE EXPANSION

BIG WHITE EXPANSION

Today Big White Ski Resort made significant announcements culminating in the largest single year investment at the resort in guest experience in the last decade. “After all, when was the...

BIG WHITE EXPANSION

Today Big White Ski Resort made significant announcements culminating in the largest single year investment at the resort in guest experience in the last decade. “After all, when was the...

IKON PASS ANNOUNCES PARTNERS & PRICING

IKON PASS ANNOUNCES PARTNERS & PRICING

The Ikon Pass, North America’s newest season pass product for winter 2018-2019 announces SkiBig3 in Alberta, Canada, Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, as...

IKON PASS ANNOUNCES PARTNERS & PRICING

The Ikon Pass, North America’s newest season pass product for winter 2018-2019 announces SkiBig3 in Alberta, Canada, Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, as...

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR ANDORRA RECAP

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR ANDORRA RECAP

With crucial points on the line in the Freeride World Tour (FWT) title race, riders threw down yesterday on the "Basser Negre" venue in a stellar competition at Vallnord-Arcalis, Andorra,...

FREERIDE WORLD TOUR ANDORRA RECAP

With crucial points on the line in the Freeride World Tour (FWT) title race, riders threw down yesterday on the "Basser Negre" venue in a stellar competition at Vallnord-Arcalis, Andorra,...

CALLAGHAN COUNTRY PHOTO WORKSHOP

CALLAGHAN COUNTRY PHOTO WORKSHOP

One of Forecast's most prolific contributing photographers, Guy Fattal, and renowned filmmaker and photographer Ryan Kenny, are offering a photography workshop at the Callaghan Country Backcountry Lodge just outside of...

CALLAGHAN COUNTRY PHOTO WORKSHOP

One of Forecast's most prolific contributing photographers, Guy Fattal, and renowned filmmaker and photographer Ryan Kenny, are offering a photography workshop at the Callaghan Country Backcountry Lodge just outside of...

RCR JOINS THE EPIC PASS

RCR JOINS THE EPIC PASS

 Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, which includes Fernie, Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Nakiska, Mont Sainte Anne and Stoneham, are joining the Epic Pass.• The iconic Resorts of the Canadian Rockies—Fernie Alpine Resort,...

RCR JOINS THE EPIC PASS

 Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, which includes Fernie, Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Nakiska, Mont Sainte Anne and Stoneham, are joining the Epic Pass.• The iconic Resorts of the Canadian Rockies—Fernie Alpine Resort,...