Here’s how we think about the performance vs. weight equation when it comes to choosing our favorite skis for aggressive skiing in the backcountry. So you’ve got all the hard stuff out of the way—you ...

Salomon’s new athlete-designed QST X powder ski is a pillow smashing, deep snow freeride weapon. Salomon’s QST X is a shockingly nimble, floaty, and fun powder freeride ski that breaks the mold of ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. There’s no clear answer as to where on the planet “freeride” skiing as ...

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 ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. So you’ve got all the hard stuff out of the way—you nailed down the ...

Planetmountain.com is a site about climbing, mountaineering, trekking, via ferrata, freeriding, ski mountaineering, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and ice climbing on all the mountains of the world. It ...

We're halfway through this current season, but Colorado's Ellis Skis is already looking forward. This week, they are launching pre-sale for their 2026/27 product, including updates to their POWDER ...