Picture this: You show up to the mountain for first chair and ski icy trails for a few hours before heavy snowfall begins to pile up. Noticing the accumulation of powder, you decide you want to go ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. From Leather Straps to Modern Tech: The Evolution of Ski Bindings ...

Skiers who want to explore terrain beyond resort boundaries have forever faced a quandary: do they want it badly enough to buy a second pair of skis, boots and bindings specifically for touring? The ...

The sometimes under-appreciated middle child of the skiing set-up, the binding is the link between ski and boot, both for keeping the skier attached to their skis and transferring pressure and ...

Ever wonder what it takes to design and manufacture all the stuff you need to go skiing? Skis, boots, bindings, helmets, apparel? Turns out it takes a small army, generations of expertise, and a whole ...

Ben manages Outside's affiliate marketing program. While he spends far too much time in front of a computer, he prefers to be mountain biking, running, or skiing. Originally from the East Coast, he ...

Ready to explore the mountains in winter powered by your lungs and legs? You'll need a backcountry setup to get you out there, including the best backcountry bindings. Sure, you might still be able to ...

From leather straps and Kandahar Bindings, the way we clip into our skis has come a long way. Humans have been skiing for just about as long as we’ve lived in snowy places. For millennia, skiing was ...