Ski Magazine

Stop us if you’ve heard this before: Deer Valley is getting bigger. Since 2024, the iconic Utah ski resort has more than doubled in size, adding 11 new lifts and more than 100 new runs, including the additions coming for the 2026-2027 season: one new lift, seven new runs, and 200 more skiable acres, bringing its total terrain to a whopping 4,500 skiable acres.

Table of Contents •At a Glance•Comparison Chart•The Reviews•How to Buy•How We Test What to know: Ski pants and bibs keep you warm and protected from weather. After testing 33 new pairs for women across the U.S. and in Iceland, our expert testers awarded the Trew Chariot Primo Bib with the Editors’ Choice honor. They named the REI First Chair GTX Bibs as the “Best Value” and the Strafe Bliss Pant as the “Most Accommodating Fit.” Bad ski pants are obvious.

Table of Contents •At a Glance•Comparison Chart•The Reviews•How to Buy•How We Test What to know: The best ski goggles fit, don’t fog, and feel comfortable all day. Out of 29 new pairs for the 2027 season, our expert testers added several new and noteworthy picks to the list, including the Salomon Skarn Prime as “Best Ski Goggles Overall” and Giro Revolt Pro as “Most Comfortable Ski Goggles.” It’s hard to ski if you can’t see.

Did you hear? It’s snowing in the West. Ski season is near—we might even have lifts spinning by the end of the month. With all of this excitement in the air, it’s time to think seriously about your gear. We’re currently rolling out our 2027 Winter Gear Guide with new reviews of the latest and greatest products, from skis and boots to shells and mittens, but if you’re looking for the best deals, read on.

Family ski trips are where memories are made, and bank accounts are broken. Ease the cost of bringing your crew to the mountains at these resorts where kids ski for free. (Photo: Courtesy of Ben Moisen / Powder Mountain) Unlike adults, who might wear the same pair of ski boots and ski pants for a decade, kids outgrow theirs seemingly every season. The same goes for jackets, socks, base layers, and even skis.

The Climate Prediction Center has predicted a 100 percent chance of El Niño until at least the January to March timeframe There is a greater than 90 percent chance of a “very strong” El Niño. These two factors likely mean that the strongest part of winter will come after the holidays. If you can wait to ski, it’s probably the safest bet for better snow. Several Rockies resorts have already seen October snow, with more flurries in the forecast.

Flylow’s Wolverine Lobster is the rare ski glove that works for cold hands, hard chargers, and ridge hikers alike. This warm, waterproof ski glove is 40% off. Testers love its burly goatskin, just-right insulation, and the dexterity to do everything with gloves on.

If you’re an adventure-first traveler looking for inspiration for your next trip, it could be hiding somewhere you wouldn’t expect: a cruise. We’re not talking about rushed outings, pushy crowds, or long travel days at sea—that’s not your vibe. The cruise line we’re talking about is a base camp at sea, scratching that itch for a get-up-and-go expedition where every day is a new view with a fresh adventure ahead.

Table of Contents •At a Glance•Comparison Chart•The Reviews•How to Buy•How We Test What to know: After another winter season of testing 32 new products, our team of expert evaluators updated the list of best ski gloves and mittens. New and noteworthy selections include the Rab GTX Guide Gauntlet as the “Best Ski Gloves Overall and LEKI Griffin Pro Zero as the “Warmest Glove.” Ski gloves are personal.

Longtime SKI contributor Kimberly Beekman interviewed Katie Burrell ahead of the debut of “Days Off,” which heads out on its North American tour later this month. Her most impactful takeaways: • Burrell had to stop comparing herself to Warren Miller and Jonny Moseley to find her own voice in the role. • Her most meaningful “Days Off” experience came from spending time with Christina Lustenberger and Gee Pierrel before his death this summer.