On the Cover: Fresh white canvasses and billowing powder are far from what first comes to mind for November skiing. But in Engelberg, Switzerland, where the 10,623-foot Mount Titlis catches early season storms on its north facing slopes, a late November day can deliver all the goods. In the words of photographer Oskar Enander, “No crowds, a deep and stable snowpack and a great crew,” made such a day. Marcus Caston’s powder plume says it all. [Photo] Oskar Enander

THE 2025 GEAR GUIDE

SKIS, BOOTS & BINDINGS
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

What is a quiver killer? As more skiers with diverse styles and ability levels step into the backcountry for the first time, the one-setup-to-rule-them-all is in the eye of the beholder.

Editors’ Choice Skis & Boots
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AT Bindings
Telemark Boots & Bindings

SPLITBOARDS, BOOTS & BINDINGS
RIDE OR DIES

In the past, we’ve sorted boards into categories: all mountain, big mountain, powder. But the high-tech decks at our test this year spanned genres. Enter the age of the all-around board.

Editors’ Choice Splitboards
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Boots
Bindings

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

New regulations on forever chemicals have pushed brands to innovate with more ecofriendly materials, like Gore-Tex’s ePE and Patagonia’s H2No. According to testers, they hold up in a storm.

Editors’ Choice Outerwear
Jackets & Pants
Puffies
Midlayers
Baselayers

CONTRIBUTORS

EDITOR’S NOTE

LETTERS

PERSPECTIVE

INDEX

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