Krista Crabtree

Nov 27, 2024 | skimag.com | Krista Crabtree

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. There hasn’t been a lot of disruption in ski construction since metal edges, fiberglass, and composites were added to a traditional wood design decades ago. That’s why M1, a ski brand that calls its manufacturing a science, rather than an art, is making waves with a completely new all-metal construction that could revolutionize the industry.

Oct 1, 2024 | skimag.com | Krista Crabtree |Kimberly Beekman |Jake Stern |Jenny Wiegand

Editor's Letter It’s almost time. The mornings are cooler, and the sun is setting earlier every day. The lifts might not be turning quite yet, but don’t be fooled: It could be ski season in less than a month in some lucky parts of the country. Accordingly, welcome to our 2025 Winter Gear Guide. We’ve got ski reviews, boot reviews, and even more coming your way throughout the fall (so be sure to bookmark this page and revisit us throughout the season).

Sep 23, 2024 | skimag.com | Krista Crabtree

If you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This supports our mission to get more people active and outside. Learn more. It’s no secret that Head dominates on the World Cup, so it’s not a surprise that the e-Speed rose to the top of the podium in our Carving SKI Test at Colorado’s Eldora Mountain. It demands a skillful operator to perform at its best, but not necessarily one with quads of steel.

Sep 23, 2024 | skimag.com | Krista Crabtree

If you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This supports our mission to get more people active and outside. Learn more. Like a Pixar movie, the Rossignol Nova 14 Ti is fun, playful, and offers something for everyone. “Anyone who wants a ski with personality can appreciate the Nova 14 Ti,” said Jenny Wiegand, Outside’s associate gear director.

Sep 23, 2024 | skimag.com | Krista Crabtree

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Though most of us wish every day was a powder day, the reality is that most of the season is full of hardpack and groomers. But as testers, we lean into the carving category with the stoke of a ski racer because skis with a narrow waist—usually between 70 millimeters and 80 millimeters underfoot—with a more dramatic sidecut, are so much fun to arc down the run.