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Volkl’s Secret 92 (and men’s M5 Mantra) slots in as their versatile all-mountain design built for hard-charging resort-goers that like to explore both on- and off-piste. We brought the Secret to Crested Butte, Colorado, for testing and came away with...

Black Crows is a relative newcomer to the U.S. market, but the brand has quickly impressed with its lineup of fun and capable skis. One of the most popular is their flagship Corvus model, which is a big-mountain charger built for speed. Here’s our...

New for 2021, DPS’ Pagoda Piste 90 RP marries the brand’s smooth, soft snow shape and high-end carbon construction in a new on-piste width. COVID-19 cut our testing short, but we brought the ski to Crested Butte, Colorado, and got a good feel for its...

Now in its third iteration, Blizzard’s Brahma 88 is one of the most well-respected frontside rippers on the market. For 2021, the ski has gotten a serious redesign, with tweaks to everything from the flex...

Along with the women’s Black Pearl 97 and narrower Brahma 88, Blizzard’s signature all-mountain collection also includes the speed-hungry Bonafide 97. Revamped for 2021, everything from the rocker profile to the flex pattern and core construction have...

Nordica’s Santa Ana (and men’s Enforcer) is one of our favorite all-mountain skis for its versatility and impressive performance both on- and off-piste. For 2021, Nordica retooled the ski by narrowing...

Salomon has filled a notable void in their lineup for 2021 with the new Stance all-mountain collection. In comparison to their fun and playful QST designs, the Stance is stiffer and more powerful...

In a departure from their core all-mountain lineup, Volkl has taken aim at the freeride category with the new-for-2021 Blaze. We tested the unisex and women’s 106 models in Crested Butte...

Volkl’s Mantra is one of the most well-respected skis among dedicated all-mountain riders, and the current model delivers serious speed and stability on hardpack. We put the 177-centimeter M5 Mantra to the test in Washington state and found that it’s a...

At the top of Patagonia’s ski touring collection is their PowSlayer: a highly protective and breathable shell built for serious backcountry use. This jacket is about as premium as it gets with Gore’s top-end Pro construction, a thoughtfully designed...

Designed for use both on and off piste, Flylow Gear’s Quantum Pro Jacket offers standout levels of protection. Using in-house waterproofing and a substantial face fabric, it proved to be a great...

The ski jacket market is certainly stacked in 2020, but we like what Mammut has come up with in their Stoney shell. Featuring in-house waterproofing, a stretchy build, and a functional feature set, the Stoney ticks most of the boxes we look for in a...