Hestra XCR Short Glove
The Hestra XCR Short glove offers excellent fit, comfort, and breathability, and will hold up to all but the most severe winter conditions.
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First Ascent Heyburn 2.0 Jacket
The light weight, versatility, and great fit of the First Ascent Heyburn 2.0 make it a solid choice for any day on or off the hill.
2011-2012 Dynafit Gaia
With a good balance of weight and stability, the 2011-2012 Dynafit Gaia AT boot makes touring a breeze without sacrificing downhill performance.
2012-2013 Nitro Team Gullwing
The 2011-2012 Nitro Team Gullwing is a loose, playful board with amazing pop, but it can get a little unsteady at high speed.
2013-2014 Surface One Time
The 2012-2013 Surface One Time is stiff when you need it to be, quick and nimble when you don't, and it reminded Kate Hourihan not to jump to conclusions.
TREW Eagle Pant
The Eagle pant has the bomber construction and durability we've come to expect from Trew, with a slightly narrower fit.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Rossignol Squad 7
Here's another look at the excellent Rossignol Squad 7 with comparisons to the Rossi S7, Super 7, Moment Bibby Pro, and the ON3P Billy Goat.
2nd Look: Rossignol S3 W
The women's version of the Rossignol S3 (the S3 W) is not only light and agile in pow, but quick, responsive, and strong when ripping consistent hardpack.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Blizzard GunSmoke
Finally, some disagreement around here. The 2012-2013 Blizzard GunSmoke has drawn some contrasting opinions. Andrew Gregovich loved it, but in his 2nd Look Review of the GunSmoke, Jason Hutchins details a mix of problems and positives.
2016-2017 Nordica La Niña
At 185cm, the women's-specific Nordica La Niña is extremely versatile considering its size, and enough fun to make Julia Van Raalte finally use the F-word: "Favorite."
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Line Pandora
The Line Pandora once again impresses us as a women's-specific, true all-mountain ski that offers a remarkable combination of float, stability, and versatility.
Arc’teryx Micon pant
The Arc'teryx Micon pant has a perfect freeride cut, offers complete waterproof protection, and is at home in a ridiculously broad range of temperatures.
2013-2014 Blizzard Bodacious
From Niseko, Japan, to Juneau, Alaska, the Blizzard Bodacious proved to be a relatively forgiving ski that is awfully comfortable doing 70+ miles per hour.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Black Diamond Element
At 115 underfoot, the women's-specific 2012-2013 Black Diamond Element shines in powder, but it also rips groomers and (with a slightly forward mount position) handles crud.
2011-2012 K2 Happy Hour
The K2 snowboarding team designed every aspect of this lightweight, playful, and stable board. The Happy hour is unusual and all-round fun, and each one comes complete with its own Grabby-Stabby....We'll explain.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Blizzard Dakota
Julia Van Raalte put the 12/13 Blizzard Dakota to the test in Niseko, Japan. Now, Emily Cleveland weighs in from Jackson Hole on this ski that is "burly and nimble, unlike any ski I have tried before."
2nd Look: 2011-2012 Rossignol Scimitar
Here's another look at the Rossignol Scimitar, with direct comparisons to the Rossignol S3 and Rossignol Experience 98. The Upshot? We're more convinced than ever that the Scimitar is one of the best values in the entire ski industry.
Taos: Best Day of the Year?
This season at Taos, it seems like we've been asking every couple of weeks, "Is THIS the best day of the year?" Earlier this week, we were asking it again.
2011-2012 Bluehouse Radius
The Bluehouse Radius is no joke. It's a speed-loving tele ski that rips groomers yet still provides a surprising amount of float in pow.