After four years of skiing an average of 30 days a season, my poor ski boots were becoming looser and looser on my feet, as the liner boot was completely packed out. This required me to buckle the ...

It was 2 days before Thanksgiving, and Aspen was getting absolutely nuked by an early winter snowstorm. I could almost smell ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. I'll admit, I was a skeptic. Even though Surefoot was a brand I had ...

View post: How Many Pairs of Skis Do You Need? We Asked 4,500 Skiers At one point or another, just about every skier has experienced the emotional roller coaster of finding a good pair of ski boots.

Some people who buy ski boots can wear them without problems pretty much right out of the box. Everyone else needs a boot fitter. In the ski world, boot fitting has reached the status of high art.

Jake Stern is a digital editor at Outside, reporting on the latest adventure and culture news. He lives, climbs, bikes, and skis in the Eastern Sierra. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems ...

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Fact: Ski boots are your most important piece of ski equipment. No other gear item--not even skis--makes or breaks your ability to ski well like ski boots. Sure, your skis make direct contact with the ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re a hardcore skier with 100 days per year on the slopes or a beginner learning how to snowplow: Ski boots are the most essential piece of ski gear. “We say date your skis but ...

They’re comfortable, they’re warm, and they make my feet really happy. I’ll admit, I was a skeptic. Even though Surefoot was a brand I had been familiar with since my early days of skiing (I walked ...