’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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MARKER ANNOUNCES ALPINIST BINDING
Marker, the German ski binding specialist, is expanding its touring range with a light, robust and highly functional PinTech binding for alpine and high alpine use. After the success of...
MARKER ANNOUNCES ALPINIST BINDING
Marker, the German ski binding specialist, is expanding its touring range with a light, robust and highly functional PinTech binding for alpine and high alpine use. After the success of...
WHISTLER'S WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL ...
Whistler Blackcomb along with Gibbons Whistler is pleased to announce a new partnership to present North America’s premier celebration of mountain culture, the World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF). Now in...
WHISTLER'S WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL ...
Whistler Blackcomb along with Gibbons Whistler is pleased to announce a new partnership to present North America’s premier celebration of mountain culture, the World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF). Now in...
LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - ALEX BEAULIEU-MARCHAND
On the latest episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Mark Warner sits down with one of the most creative park skiers in Canada, Alex Beaulieu-Marchand.During their conversation, ABM discusses his...
LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - ALEX BEAULIEU-MARCHAND
On the latest episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Mark Warner sits down with one of the most creative park skiers in Canada, Alex Beaulieu-Marchand.During their conversation, ABM discusses his...
DAKINE ANNOUNCES ACCESSORIES TEAM
As a pioneer in backcountry snow packs and the global leader in gloves for over 20 years, Dakine is excited to welcome two new athletes to its Ski Accessories Team...
DAKINE ANNOUNCES ACCESSORIES TEAM
As a pioneer in backcountry snow packs and the global leader in gloves for over 20 years, Dakine is excited to welcome two new athletes to its Ski Accessories Team...
BLUE MOUNTAIN'S FROZEN RAIL JAM RECAP
Athletes woke up to their phones blinking yellow with everyone’s favourite ‘extreme cold warning alert’ this past Saturday, January 6th. Despite the blowing snow and frigid -30 degree Celsius temperatures,...
BLUE MOUNTAIN'S FROZEN RAIL JAM RECAP
Athletes woke up to their phones blinking yellow with everyone’s favourite ‘extreme cold warning alert’ this past Saturday, January 6th. Despite the blowing snow and frigid -30 degree Celsius temperatures,...
THE POWELL MOVEMENT - JOSS CHRISTENSEN
On the latest episode of The Powell Movement's podcast, 2014 Olympic slopestyle gold medalist Joss Christensen discusses losing his Dad in the lead-up to Sochi, Russia, the backlash behind him...
THE POWELL MOVEMENT - JOSS CHRISTENSEN
On the latest episode of The Powell Movement's podcast, 2014 Olympic slopestyle gold medalist Joss Christensen discusses losing his Dad in the lead-up to Sochi, Russia, the backlash behind him...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S SKI DAY
K2 Skis is proud to be celebrating 20 years of women-specific ski and snowboard product design with its K2 Alliance, and what better way to rejoice than on the mountain...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S SKI DAY
K2 Skis is proud to be celebrating 20 years of women-specific ski and snowboard product design with its K2 Alliance, and what better way to rejoice than on the mountain...
2018 FREERIDE WORLD TOUR TEASER
In less than 30 days, the 2018 Freeride World Tour (FWT) will drop in at the first-ever tour event in Japan. The world’s 48 finest men and women freeride skiers...
2018 FREERIDE WORLD TOUR TEASER
In less than 30 days, the 2018 Freeride World Tour (FWT) will drop in at the first-ever tour event in Japan. The world’s 48 finest men and women freeride skiers...
DEW TOUR 2017 RECAP
One of the biggest freeskiing and snowboarding events of the season, the Winter Dew Tour, wrapped up yesterday in Breckenridge, Colorado.Aaron Blunck. Photo by Andrew Durso / Dew Tour Over...
DEW TOUR 2017 RECAP
One of the biggest freeskiing and snowboarding events of the season, the Winter Dew Tour, wrapped up yesterday in Breckenridge, Colorado.Aaron Blunck. Photo by Andrew Durso / Dew Tour Over...
X GAMES ANNOUNCES REAL SKI LINEUP
ESPN has announced the return of the X Games Real Series for its ninth year. A forum for the world's best riders and filmers to create premium action sports video...
X GAMES ANNOUNCES REAL SKI LINEUP
ESPN has announced the return of the X Games Real Series for its ninth year. A forum for the world's best riders and filmers to create premium action sports video...
SAMSUNG DEEP WINTER PHOTO CHALLENGE
The 12th annual Samsung Deep Winter Photo Challenge, presented by Gore-Tex, is returning to Whistler Blackcomb on January 6th, 2018.Five invited photographers (stay tuned to see who will be competing)...
SAMSUNG DEEP WINTER PHOTO CHALLENGE
The 12th annual Samsung Deep Winter Photo Challenge, presented by Gore-Tex, is returning to Whistler Blackcomb on January 6th, 2018.Five invited photographers (stay tuned to see who will be competing)...
LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - JASON LEVINTHAL
For the latest episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Mark Warner made his way to Burlington, Vermont to sit down with one of the most innovative geniuses in the history...
LOW PRESSURE PODCAST - JASON LEVINTHAL
For the latest episode of the Low Pressure Podcast, Mark Warner made his way to Burlington, Vermont to sit down with one of the most innovative geniuses in the history...