The 2026/2027 ski season is on the horizon! With resorts announcing their opening days and snow already falling in some areas, it’s time to start dreaming of fresh corduroy and powdery days on the mountain.
Not much makes a bigger difference in comfort and fun than your ski gear. Whether you’re a newer skier looking to make your first purchase or a seasoned enthusiast thinking about treating yourself, we’ve rounded up some of the new and notable gear to check out for the upcoming ski season.
A 2026 POWDER Magazine Editors’ Pick, this recent release by K2’s features “Dark Matter” technology, a proprietary dampening system made with weighted polymer and stainless steel particles to increase stability and keep vibrations down.
Added to the Ellis lineup as a “playful and versatile ski,” this new model features a poplar wood core, no metal, and a softer, consistent flex throughout. Named for the Japanese principle of simplicity, it focuses on essential function without excess.
If you were a fan of last year’s Curv GT 85 Fischer, you’ll want to try this update, which includes Fischer’s Noize Control technology to make ski running quieter, easier to control, and improves acceleration.
Named in SKI Magazine’s 2027 standouts, these new all-mountain skis are Titanal-infused and live up to the model name, offering energetic performance and freeride bliss.
Stockli designed these all-mountain skis with freeride champion Maxime Chabloz to have more lift, stability, and freedom. As POWDER magazine declared in their review, “With its two sheets of Titanal, 108mm underfoot width, and yet playful feel, this ski is an enigma.”
With the power Nordica is known for, but a more playful balance, this new release introduces Drift Lock Technology to concentrate the power and allow easier pivots, smears, and energetic skiing.
Rated SKI Magazine’s 2027 best boot for all-mountain skiers, this newest update includes easier on and off, as well as the T-Drive 2.0, a connector anchoring the cuff to the lower shell that offers snappier flex.
Another SKI Magazine-ranked boot, this season’s Lange Shadow boot offers an enhanced foothold, improved comfort, and added responsiveness for exceptional precision.
Both a Powder Editors’ Pick & SKI Magazine Best High Performance Boot, Salomon’s new S/Pro Alpha C BOA release features unique flex—notably different from any other boot—a BOA dial instead of a traditional cuff attachment, and a bolted link plate connecting the cuff to the lower.
The second generation of this company's well-loved boots adds new colors, a slightly narrower last, a higher instep, and a redesigned liner. With all the original design skiers loved. They’re also completely user-serviceable.
If you want to kit out like your favorite US Olympians and Paralympians, you’ll love this commercial capsule collection dropping November 3, 2026. Pieces and gear range from technical outerwear to lifestyle and travel equipment.
The first in the new System 0 line at Arc’Teryx, this jacket is made of recycled material and with PFAS-free Gore-Tex to be recyclable. Available in Men & Women sizes, it comes with 3 years of unlimited, out-of-warranty repairs through ReBIRD™. Once the jacket is no longer repairable, return it to Arc’teryx. A chemical recycling process separates the nylon materials from the GORE-TEX membrane and returns the material to their partner, Aquafil, to be regenerated into new virgin-grade ECONYL® yarn.
RAIDE’s 2027 collection standout is their ultralight ski pack. Made from Aluula, a composite material that’s waterproof, durable, extremely light, and eliminates the need for stitching and glue, the packs are incredibly lightweight and still feature separate avy tool pockets and back panel access.
The season will be here before you know it! Of course, you don’t need to own ski gear to have a fabulous time on the slopes. Rentals offer ease for cross-country traveling and give you the chance to try newer gear before you decide on a purchase.
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