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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Beyond The Green Vail
Beyond the Green Veil, a new surf, ski and snowboard film presented by Picture Organic Clothing, sets to explore the juxtaposition between backcountry recreation and the access the logging industry...
Beyond The Green Vail
Beyond the Green Veil, a new surf, ski and snowboard film presented by Picture Organic Clothing, sets to explore the juxtaposition between backcountry recreation and the access the logging industry...

ORNADA Teaser | The Armada Team Movie
Armada announces its first-ever team movie, ORNADA.
ORNADA Teaser | The Armada Team Movie
Armada announces its first-ever team movie, ORNADA.

Fortune - A Short Ski Film By Hadley Hammer & S...
In order to see your fortune, sometimes you just need to look closer.
Fortune - A Short Ski Film By Hadley Hammer & S...
In order to see your fortune, sometimes you just need to look closer.

Taking Shape | The North Face
Taking Shape is a short film that delves into the constant transformation of British Columbia’s majestic Coast Range, and the athletes who call those mountains home.
Taking Shape | The North Face
Taking Shape is a short film that delves into the constant transformation of British Columbia’s majestic Coast Range, and the athletes who call those mountains home.

Unfiltered - An Elisabeth Gerritzen Portrait
Take in the second episode of Faction Skis’ Portraits short film series, Unfiltered, which reflects on Elisabeth Gerritzen’s impressive career as a competitive freeride skier.
Unfiltered - An Elisabeth Gerritzen Portrait
Take in the second episode of Faction Skis’ Portraits short film series, Unfiltered, which reflects on Elisabeth Gerritzen’s impressive career as a competitive freeride skier.

Chile Today, Gone Tamale
Join Sam Kuch, Addison Rafford and Manon Loschi on a South American voyage in a new short film by Jake Price for K2 Skis, Chile Today, Gone Tamale.
Chile Today, Gone Tamale
Join Sam Kuch, Addison Rafford and Manon Loschi on a South American voyage in a new short film by Jake Price for K2 Skis, Chile Today, Gone Tamale.

Transitions - The Bow
Watch Kate Wilson and her crew balance freeskiing and fishing in the Canadian Rockies in a new short film presented by Flylow Gear and Simms Fishing, Transitions - The Bow.
Transitions - The Bow
Watch Kate Wilson and her crew balance freeskiing and fishing in the Canadian Rockies in a new short film presented by Flylow Gear and Simms Fishing, Transitions - The Bow.

Jake Carney x Nick McNutt | The North Face
Watch Jake Carney and Nick McNutt team up for the first time in front of the lens on their home turf of Whistler, B.C. for an impactful edit from Joey...
Jake Carney x Nick McNutt | The North Face
Watch Jake Carney and Nick McNutt team up for the first time in front of the lens on their home turf of Whistler, B.C. for an impactful edit from Joey...

Amie Engerbretson - Blue Hour
Watch Amie Engerbretson explore the quiet moments between dreams, highs, storms and phases in a beautiful short film from Sophie Danison and Leslie Hittmeier, Blue Hour.
Amie Engerbretson - Blue Hour
Watch Amie Engerbretson explore the quiet moments between dreams, highs, storms and phases in a beautiful short film from Sophie Danison and Leslie Hittmeier, Blue Hour.

Head Freeskiing x Carlo Mion - Niseko
Watch Head Freeskiing athletes Evan McEachran, Jonathan Rollins and Aaron Blunck venture to Niseko, Japan to chase a final taste of winter in a new short film from Carlo Mion.
Head Freeskiing x Carlo Mion - Niseko
Watch Head Freeskiing athletes Evan McEachran, Jonathan Rollins and Aaron Blunck venture to Niseko, Japan to chase a final taste of winter in a new short film from Carlo Mion.

Xavier Mayrand & Mathieu Dufresne - Word To The...
Xavier Mayrand & Mathieu Dufresne release their latest short street skiing film, Word To The Wise, and the former discusses the process of making the project come to fruition.
Xavier Mayrand & Mathieu Dufresne - Word To The...
Xavier Mayrand & Mathieu Dufresne release their latest short street skiing film, Word To The Wise, and the former discusses the process of making the project come to fruition.

Colby Stevenson - Proof
Colby Stevenson drops his first solo film project presented by Westbank Media, Proof, which showcases his ever-expanding skills in the backcountry.
Colby Stevenson - Proof
Colby Stevenson drops his first solo film project presented by Westbank Media, Proof, which showcases his ever-expanding skills in the backcountry.