Volkl Nanga Pants
The Volkl Nanga is an extremely comfortable pant with a clean, sleek design that will keep you warm on even the coldest days.
Julia Van Raalte
2nd Look: 2013-2014 Volkl Shiro
The Volkl Shiro is a fully rockered, fat powder ski that still handles incredibly well on groomers.
TREW Cosmic Jacket
Unsurprisingly, the Cosmic jacket measures up to the burliness, versatility, and stylishness we've come to expect from Trew. So reviewer Julia Van Raalte talks instead about the functionality of specific features and how well the Cosmic works for women.
CEP Wintersport Compression Socks
CEP Wintersport Socks promise a lot, from reducing muscle strain to enhancing performance, but do they deliver? Yes and No. Three of our reviewers weigh in.
2011-2012 Dynafit Gaia
With a good balance of weight and stability, the 2011-2012 Dynafit Gaia AT boot makes touring a breeze without sacrificing downhill performance.
2016-2017 Nordica La Niña
At 185cm, the women's-specific Nordica La Niña is extremely versatile considering its size, and enough fun to make Julia Van Raalte finally use the F-word: "Favorite."
Smith I/OS Goggle
Built for smaller faces, the Smith I/OS goggle still offers impressive peripheral vision, plus an easy-to-change lens system similar to the larger Smith I/O.
2012-2013 Blizzard Dakota, 177cm
The women's version of the Cochise, the 2012-2013 Blizzard Dakota is one of the burliest big-mountain women’s skis yet.
2012-2013 Line Pandora
More than just a really good pow ski, the Line Pandora might actually be one of the most sturdy and fun all-mountain women’s skis available.
2012-2013 Black Diamond Element
The Black Diamond Element is proving in Niseko to be a fantastic pow ski that actually does very well in chopped up snow and crud - assuming you get the mount position right....
2012-2013 MOMENT Bella, 172cm
A new addition to MOMENT's line of women's skis, the Bella is one of the best all-mountain skis on the market.
POC Iris X Goggle
Here it is: everything you need to know about the POC Iris X Goggle's fit, lens technology, and lens options.
2012-2013 Rossignol S3 W, 168cm
Julia Van Raalte gets four days on (and a First Look at) the Rossignol S3 W.
2010-2011 Volkl Kiku, 170cm
Meet Julia, a racer who was looking for an all mountain ski that rips, floats, and skins. Turns out, she knows how to pick 'em.
Julia Van Raalte
Age: 23 | Vitals: 5’6”, 125 lbs. | Years skiing: 21 | Current Residence: Crested Butte, CO
Background:
I grew up splitting my time between New York and Stowe…