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
Yardsale
P1 Ski Poles
4 colors
Oakley
Mod5 Mips Helmet
5 colors
+4
POC
Nexal Goggles
8 colors
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 colors
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
LEKI
Bliss Ski Poles - Women's
2 colors
Smith
Vantage Mips Helmet - Women's
5 colors
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 colors
LEKI
QNTM Ski Poles
3 colors
LEKI
WCR GS 3D Ski Poles
1 color
LEKI
Spitfire 3D Ski Poles
2 colors
Swix
Excalibur Ski Poles
1 color
Scott
Sun Valley Ski Pole
1 color
Scott
540 Pro Ski Poles
4 colors
K2
Power Composite Ski Poles
1 color
Komperdell
Descent Ti Ski Poles
1 color
Helmets
Smith
Icon Mips Helmet
5 colors
Sweet Protection
Rooster II Mips Helmet
2 colors
+4
Smith
Vantage Mips Helmet
8 colors
Smith
Vantage Mips Helmet - Women's
5 colors
Oakley
Mod5 Mips Helmet
5 colors
Giro
Neo Mips Helmet
4 colors
Atomic
Four Amid Helmet
1 color
Giro
Ratio Mips Helmet
3 colors
POC
Meninx Helmet
5 colors
POC
Meninx RS Mips Helmet
3 colors
Goggles
+4
POC
Zonula Goggles
8 colors
Sweet Protection
Clockwork RIG Reflect Goggles x RM
1 color
Scott
Faze II Amplifier Goggles
3 colors
POC
Fovea Mid Photochromic Goggles
2 colors
Scott
Faze II Amplifier Photochromic Goggles
2 colors
Atomic
Four Pro HD Goggles
1 color
Out Of Stock
+10
Smith
4D MAG ChromaPop Goggles
14 colors
+12
Giro
Axis Goggles
16 colors
+4
100%
Snowcraft XL Goggle
8 colors
Accessories
Backcountry
x Buff Big Goat UV Buff
3 colors
+7
BlackStrap
Solid Hood Balaclava
11 colors
Backcountry
GORE-TEX All-Mountain Glove
3 colors
Hestra
Fall Line Mitten
3 colors
Farm To Feet
Waitsfield 2.0 Snow OTC Sock
4 colors
Backcountry
Stretch Liner Glove
1 color
+13
BlackStrap
Solid Tube Facemask
17 colors
Backcountry
Technical Balaclava
1 color
Hestra
Fall Line Glove
5 colors
Backcountry
GORE-TEX All-Mountain Mitten
3 colors
Picture Organic
Magical Ski Socks
3 colors
Backcountry
Venture Beyond Merino Blend Ski Sock
3 colors
