K2’s pro-athlete level freeride boot is a refreshing no-holds-barred take on a really stiff boot made for skiing big lines with short approaches. K2 Skis has never been afraid to think outside the box ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Perhaps the biggest talking point in 2025 for the ski boot world is the ...

Seattle, Wash. (April 1, 2013) – The world’s leading ski manufacturer, K2 Skis, prides itself on a long history of aligning with the industry’s top athletes to represent the brand and its products.

Let’s face it — skiing is a cold-weather sport and the colder days typically mean better quality snow. We’ve all gotten chilled while waiting in a long chairlift line or as we’re assailed by turbulent ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The Safe Bet: The Salomon Shift Alpha BOA features a unique take on how ...

Sean Pettit is a man of many talents. As one of the most prolific skiers of the mid 2000s, he went a bit dark over the last decade, quietly dropping a handful of video parts and keeping his hands in ...

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, ...

Because I write a lot on ski travel, I go around the world in search of snow, and I rarely carry skis with me. Bringing my boots and renting current season demo skis wherever I go gives me an ...