We tested hundreds of pieces of ski gear to find the best jackets, pants, gloves, and more for the slopes. Our favorites come from Helly Hansen, Black Diamond, Patagonia, Smith, and more.

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Long a leader in the merino wool space, Icebreaker continues to make excellent baselayer options for skiers, and the current ...

But I just recently took my first-ever ski lesson at Big Sky Resort during a visit to Montana and can say: I see what the ...

Winter is winding down, which means spring break is just about here! If you’re planning a ski trip over spring break, now is the time to stock up on much-needed gear. Spring skiing offers a perfect ...

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. Happy almost winter! I’m Will Sileo, a skier and surfer ...

Simply put, skiing and snowboarding are expensive. Whether buying lift tickets, booking transportation, hiring instructors or stocking up on ski resort gear like ski goggles, ski helmets, base layers ...

There is no piece of ski gear that makes as much difference for your winter pleasure as ski boots that fit, and that's the entire reason Surefoot exists. Skiing has been red hot in recent years, and ...

Ski shops are not only the place to go for upgrades and repairs, but employees provide insight and a personal touch that ...

Colorado is experiencing an unseasonably warm winter, prompting local ski shops, like Gearonimo Sports in Colorado Springs, ...

They might not admit it, but there's no denying that skiers were way gnarlier back in the '70s and '80s, especially when it came to pioneering lines far beyond the reaches of ski resorts. Since skiing ...