’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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THE POWELL MOVEMENT - STEELE SPENCE
Olympic judge Steele Spence has a storied history in the ski industry. As part of the second wave of new school skiers and one who had a knack for greasing the...
THE POWELL MOVEMENT - STEELE SPENCE
Olympic judge Steele Spence has a storied history in the ski industry. As part of the second wave of new school skiers and one who had a knack for greasing the...
SAUDAN COULIOR SKI RACE EXTREME REGISTRATION
Following a 15-year hiatus, the world’s steepest ski race is returning to Whistler Blackcomb. The Saudan Coulior Ski Race Extreme, which began way back in 1986, is the stuff of...
SAUDAN COULIOR SKI RACE EXTREME REGISTRATION
Following a 15-year hiatus, the world’s steepest ski race is returning to Whistler Blackcomb. The Saudan Coulior Ski Race Extreme, which began way back in 1986, is the stuff of...
X GAMES NORWAY ANNOUNCED
Now in its third year, X Games Norway will once again bring together the world’s top action sports competition and musical performances to Oslo and Fornebu on May 18-20. In...
X GAMES NORWAY ANNOUNCED
Now in its third year, X Games Norway will once again bring together the world’s top action sports competition and musical performances to Oslo and Fornebu on May 18-20. In...
LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - GREG HILL
On the latest episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Marker Warner chats with skier, guide and environmentalist Greg Hill, who is "leading the charge" on sustainable adventure skiing. Being that...
LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - GREG HILL
On the latest episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Marker Warner chats with skier, guide and environmentalist Greg Hill, who is "leading the charge" on sustainable adventure skiing. Being that...
FREERIDE WORLD TOUR ANDORRA TEASER
Freeride World Tour riders hunting down the world title will get their third chance to “Hold The Line” during the competition weather window extending from March 1-7 at the Andorran...
FREERIDE WORLD TOUR ANDORRA TEASER
Freeride World Tour riders hunting down the world title will get their third chance to “Hold The Line” during the competition weather window extending from March 1-7 at the Andorran...
X GAMES REAL SKI RESULTS
The results are in for the 2018 edition of X Games Real Ski. After six of the best street skiers in the game (including Phil Casabon, Magnus Graner, Mike Hornbeck,...
X GAMES REAL SKI RESULTS
The results are in for the 2018 edition of X Games Real Ski. After six of the best street skiers in the game (including Phil Casabon, Magnus Graner, Mike Hornbeck,...
OLYMPIC FREESKIING RECAP
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea conclude this weekend, but the ski slopestyle and halfpipe portion of the Games has recently wrapped up. Over the course of the...
OLYMPIC FREESKIING RECAP
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea conclude this weekend, but the ski slopestyle and halfpipe portion of the Games has recently wrapped up. Over the course of the...
THE POWELL MOVEMENT - DAVID WISE
On the latest episode of The Powell Movement's podcast, Mike Powell chats with the most decorated halfpipe skier of all time, David Wise. In addition to being the favourite to...
THE POWELL MOVEMENT - DAVID WISE
On the latest episode of The Powell Movement's podcast, Mike Powell chats with the most decorated halfpipe skier of all time, David Wise. In addition to being the favourite to...
ROXY'S MAKE WAVES. MOVE MOUNTAINS
Today marks the launch of ROXY’s new global campaign, 'Make Waves. Move Mountains'. As a lifestyle brand that caters to women all around the world, ROXY has been inspiring women...
ROXY'S MAKE WAVES. MOVE MOUNTAINS
Today marks the launch of ROXY’s new global campaign, 'Make Waves. Move Mountains'. As a lifestyle brand that caters to women all around the world, ROXY has been inspiring women...
X GAMES REAL SKI
The 2018 edition of X Games Real Ski is live. Like the last two years, the biggest video contest in freeskiing features six of the finest street skiers in the...
X GAMES REAL SKI
The 2018 edition of X Games Real Ski is live. Like the last two years, the biggest video contest in freeskiing features six of the finest street skiers in the...
FREERIDE WORLD TOUR KICKING HORSE DAY 2 RECAP
Following on the tails of the season’s first event on Monday at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C., 47 riders divided into four categories made their way up to...
FREERIDE WORLD TOUR KICKING HORSE DAY 2 RECAP
Following on the tails of the season’s first event on Monday at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C., 47 riders divided into four categories made their way up to...
WSSF INTERSECTION EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Now in its seventh year, Intersection during the World Ski & Snowboard Festival in Whistler, B.C. will once again see action sports filmmaking pushed to its limits. Looking to compete?...
WSSF INTERSECTION EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Now in its seventh year, Intersection during the World Ski & Snowboard Festival in Whistler, B.C. will once again see action sports filmmaking pushed to its limits. Looking to compete?...