Prep For Another Best Season Ever
With Our Top Carving Gear Of The Year
Men’s Top Picks
Best in class, and best value carving setups.
Best In Class
Skis, boots, bindings, and accessories to keep your edge on the mountain.
Black Crows
Octo Ski - 2025
1 color
Armada
N Strive 16 GW Ski Binding - 2025
1 color
Fischer
RC4 PRO MV Boa ZipFit Boot - 2025
1 color
Oakley
Mod5 Mips Helmet
5 color
+4
POC
Nexal Goggles
8 color
Best Value
Gearhead-approved picks, pocket-approved prices. Here’s what we’re piggy banking on this year to get the most afterbang for our buck.
Fischer
Ranger 90 Ski - 2025
1 color
Marker
Griffon 13 ID Ski Binding - 2025
4 color
Salomon
S/Pro Supra 120 GW Boot - 2025
1 color
Women’s Top Picks
Best in class and best value carving setups.
Best In Class
Gear and accessories for hip-to-curduroy levels of carving confidence.
Lange
Shadow 115 LV GW Ski Boot - 2025 - Women's
1 color
Atomic
Volant 7000 + Mi 12 GW Ski - 2025
1 color
Out Of Stock
LEKI
Bliss Ski Poles - Women's
2 color
+2
Smith
Vantage Mips Helmet - Women's
6 color
Sweet Protection
Clockwork RIG Reflect Goggles x RM
1 color
Best Value
Modern carving innovators that pack a lot of tech for the price tag.
Head Skis USA
Absolut Joy Ski + Joy 9 GW Binding - 2025 - Women's
1 color
Dalbello Sports
Veloce 85 MV Ski Boot - 2025 - Women's
1 color
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From The Backcountry Bulletin
More Top Picks To Round Out Your Kit
Poles
LEKI
Bliss Ski Poles - Women's
2 color
LEKI
QNTM Ski Poles
3 color
LEKI
WCR GS 3D Ski Poles
1 color
LEKI
Spitfire 3D Ski Poles
2 color
Swix
Excalibur Ski Poles
1 color
Scott
Sun Valley Ski Pole
1 color
Scott
540 Pro Ski Poles
4 color
K2
Power Composite Ski Poles
2 color
Komperdell
Descent Ti Ski Poles
2 color
Helmets
Smith
Icon Mips Helmet
4 color
Sweet Protection
Rooster II Mips Helmet
2 color
+4
Smith
Vantage Mips Helmet
8 color
+2
Smith
Vantage Mips Helmet - Women's
6 color
Oakley
Mod5 Mips Helmet
5 color
Giro
Neo Mips Helmet
4 color
Atomic
Four Amid Helmet
1 color
Giro
Ratio Mips Helmet
5 color
POC
Meninx Helmet
5 color
POC
Meninx RS Mips Helmet
3 color
Goggles
+4
POC
Zonula Goggles
8 color
Sweet Protection
Clockwork RIG Reflect Goggles x RM
1 color
Scott
Faze II Amplifier Goggles
4 color
POC
Fovea Mid Photochromic Goggles
2 color
Scott
Faze II Amplifier Photochromic Goggles
2 color
Atomic
Four Pro HD Goggles
1 color
+16
Smith
4D MAG ChromaPop Goggles
20 color
+13
Giro
Axis Goggles
17 color
+4
100%
Snowcraft XL Goggle
8 color
Accessories
Backcountry
x Buff Big Goat UV Buff
3 color
+16
BlackStrap
Solid Hood Balaclava
20 color
Backcountry
GORE-TEX All-Mountain Glove
3 color
Hestra
Fall Line Mitten
3 color
Farm To Feet
Waitsfield 2.0 Snow OTC Sock
4 color
Backcountry
Stretch Liner Glove
1 color
+15
BlackStrap
Solid Tube Facemask
19 color
Backcountry
Technical Balaclava
1 color
Hestra
Fall Line Glove
5 color
Backcountry
GORE-TEX All-Mountain Mitten
3 color
Picture Organic
Magical Ski Socks
3 color
Backcountry
Venture Beyond Merino Blend Ski Sock
3 color
