Ski boots are the most important piece of equipment we take on the mountain every day, but how much do you know about the history of ski footwear? Here's a short history of what skiers have been ...

In developing the Depart 1.0, Salomon bet on its athlete team, and won. The following article first appeared in POWDER’s Fall 2024 print issue, ‘Not Another Gear Guide‘. Get a copy shipped directly to ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Armada has never ceased being the "cool" brand in freeskiing, leading ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re a hardcore skier with 100 days per year on the slopes or a beginner learning how to snowplow: Ski boots are the most essential piece of ski gear. “We say date your skis but ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When outfitting your ski setup, boots should be the ...

Chances are if you've purchased new recreational alpine ski boots in the past few years, your boots likely have GripWalk soles. But if you haven't updated your ski bindings in a while, or they are not ...

Freestyle skiers and freeride skiers have lots in common, but the key thing? Both are trying to push the limits of what a human can do on skis. In this article we'll go over the differences between ...