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It’s light yet stable, making testers of all abilities feel more confident in all types of conditions.

It’s the lightest ski you’ll find with legit downhill performance, saving your legs on long tours.

From groomers to backcountry huts, these ski boots will take you places.

Get fat-ski float with above-average agility.

It remains stable under heavy loads, and skis like a fatter board.

The superlight Denali turns on a dime in tight terrain, yet floats like a champ in champagne powder.

A few key innovations take the fussiness out of tech bindings.

Comfy on the ups yet powerful during descents, the redesigned Quadrant (and women’s Swift) conquers challenging terrain.

This is the everyman’s Dynafit: It’s both warmer and more affordable than the company’s 2011 Editors’ Choice Award-winning TLT.

Few boots in this price range do a better job of balancing weight savings with downhill performance.

Though it skis like a resort boot, the Quest is light enough for short tours.

With a generous range of motion and a super-sticky sole, this boot excels at long ascents and rocky scrambles.

With an unusually breathable liner and comfy walk mode, this boot facilitates long tours.

It’s the closest you’ll get to an alpine boot that can really tour.

Get warmth without looking like a marshmallow. We rounded up the 9 best best insulated jackets for winter.

Eight softshell jackets with performance perks.

A softshell with strategically placed waterproof zones.

It combines windproof chest protection (perfect for descents) with a breathable backpanel (ideal for climbing).

Stretchy, butter-soft fabric makes this lightweight jacket perfect for fast-paced tours.

A touch of breathable insulation keeps you from getting chilled—or overheating—in cold conditions.

Armored fabric and windproof construction provide cozy refuge from icy gusts.

The down/synthetic hybrid construction provides deep-freeze warmth without sacrificing breathability.

It takes the place of a windshirt, a soft-shell, and a light puffy.

Fluffy and full-cut, it’s like an upper-body sleeping bag, ideal for camp lounging.

It’s the toastiest synthetic belay jacket we’ve ever tested.

Highly breathable construction makes this light puffy ideal for working hard in cold conditions.

This ultralight, packable synthetic jacket has climber-approved freedom of movement.

This midweight softshell strikes a balance between weather protection and breathability, all for a great price.

The lightly insulated Ephus (and women’s Eldora) packs wind and weather protection into a lightweight, low-bulk design.

Rugged, water-resistant, and breathable, this wool jacket pairs backcountry performance with frontcountry looks.

A unique construction boosts insulation without adding ounces.

This thin fleece/wool jacket shined in the world’s toughest alpine conditions.

This full-featured, three-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell pant stands up to hard use in fierce weather.

Storm-worthy and breathable, this softshell pant proved ideal for working hard in all conditions.

This tough, protective bib is more comfortable than most, thanks to a great fit and stretchy hardshell fabric.

Supremely packable and lightweight, this minimalist hardshell works year-round.

Supple, quiet fabric gives this hardshell jeans-like comfort for all-day wear and après lounging.

Keep your digits warm and working in these five winter gloves and mittens.

These workhorses performed beyond their price.

These are the most dexterous high-alpine mitts we’ve used.

These ultrabreathable featherweights pack a lot of warmth into a tiny, affordable package.

They’re a light, packable layering system for your hands.

These cycling-oriented gloves fit as close as a Tour de France jersey.

Keep your feet warm and dry with the best winter footwear of the season.

These camp shoes will warm your toes on any winter adventure.

Above-average grip and warmth won us over, and zero break-in period clinched it.

Get big-mountain performance in a midweight boot with instant comfort.

This weatherproof trail runner excels in the sloppiest conditions.

It’s light and affordable for a Gore-Tex-lined, all-purpose midcut.

No need to pay a weight or warmth penalty on high-altitude tours with these stout boots.

A warm camp shoe with better-than-average traction.

Like a puffy for your feet.

These camp shoes will warm your toes on any winter adventure.

It’s DIY dehydration at its easiest.

This amped-up version of last year’s Editors’ Choice Snow Award-winning cookpot/generator lets you charge even more gadgets as you melt even more snow.

Wide-mouth convenience meets all-day heat in a new convenient, standard size.

Rarely does such a light, cheap piece of gear provide such an upgrade to rest breaks and meal times.

There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. These seven hardshells will bear the burden of anything Mother Nature offers.

Full side zips offer better ventilation than you typically get from shells this tough.

The Cham merges freeride styling with durable fabrics and ounce-shaving design.

A unique venting design and ultra-breathable fabric make this minimalist jacket ideal for hard-working hikers and skiers.

Most insulated jackets are so bulky, they’re only practical for lift-served skiing—but this toaster is trim and breathable enough for day tours in cold temperatures.

Snow-specific features and highly breathable Gore-Tex Active Shell make this three-layer jacket ideal for both ski-touring and ski-mountaineering.

Get top-shelf storm protection at half the cost of a top-shelf shell.

Cut full and long, this three-layer jacket features freeride styling that fits tall guys beautifully.

Storm-worthy shell pants for powder days.

Get extra protection without paying extra.

Stay comfortable and warm, rain or shine.