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In the Fall of 2023, K2 joined the handful of brands introducing BOA® technology into alpine ski boots. Building off of their original lineup of women’s Anthem boots, the K2 Anthem BOA 125W was ...

In early December of 2023, SKI and Outside editors sat around a conference table in Rossignol’s pop-up showroom at the Gravity Haus in Vail, Colorado, staring at a powerpoint presentation. Projected ...

At one point or another, just about every skier has experienced the emotional roller coaster of finding a good pair of ski boots. The cruel reality of the sport we love is that the boots necessary ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...

Bindings aren't the most exciting piece of ski gear, but they're one of your most essential. With all the changes to ski boot technology in recent years--like the invention and proliferation of ...

Do SKI's editors know everything there is to know about gear? Absolutely not, even if we'd like to think so. But that's why we keep a laundry list of industry professionals on speed dial. The reality ...