When it snows, it’s time to don skis, snowboards, and snowshoes for winter backcountry excursions. Whether you’re searching for an AT, Tele, or Nordic ski setup; snowshoes to run or walk in; or crampons and traction for snowy treks, we’ll help you locate the correct winter gear and accessories like poles, skins, and helmets to keep you going throughout the season.
Regardless of your mode of transport, do not forget your avalanche safety class, beacon, and shovel.
See below our best recommendations for each product category for ski, snowboard, and snowshoe equipment. Or, peruse independent equipment evaluations and ratings written by actual skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, and winter hikers to pick reliable, field-tested gear for your next snow journey.
When you visit or interact with our sites, services or tools, we or our authorized service providers may use cookies for storing information to help provide you with a better, faster and safer experience and for marketing purposes.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Amazon, Amazon Prime, the Amazon logo, and the Amazon Prime logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.