2017-2018 Liberty Genesis 116
The Liberty Genesis is a very playful and pretty versatile women's powder ski.
Morgan Sweeney
2016-2017 Nordica Santa Ana
The Nordica Santa Ana is a well-balanced, all mountain ski with a good combination of playfulness and stability.
Orage Gallery Jacket
The Orage Gallery jacket is a great-looking insulated jacket with a good combination of warmth, breathability, and weather protection.
2018-2019 Coalition Snow Abyss
Coalition Snow is a new company designing skis by women, for women. So far, we've been very impressed by their powder ski, the Abyss.
Black Diamond Women’s Spark Mitt
Black Diamond's new Women's Spark Mitt offers a good balance of warmth and dexterity.
2nd Look: Nordica Wildfire
Our 1st review of the Nordica Wildfire focused on big mountain lines. Our 2nd Look reports how this all-mountain ski fared in bumps, trees, and groomers.
2012-2013 DPS Yvette 112RP Pure
Not just a great pow ski, the DPS Yvette 112RP also performs well in glades, moguls, and on groomers.
Arc’teryx Sentinel Pant
The Arc'teryx Sentinel Pant incorporates top-notch materials and breaks the mold when it comes to a women's-specific fit.
Outerwear 101: Which Socks & Why?
Time to talk socks. Our reviewers weigh in on what they actually wear on the mountain—and why. Plus, two bits of conventional wisdom when it comes to socks and snowsports.
2nd Look: MOMENT Bella
The MOMENT Bella is a relatively stiff yet extremely playful women's-specific all-mountain ski that performs well in pow, rips on hard pack, and inspires confidence in bumps and trees.
First Ascent Heyburn 2.0 Jacket
The light weight, versatility, and great fit of the First Ascent Heyburn 2.0 make it a solid choice for any day on or off the hill.
2nd Look: 2012-2013 Black Diamond Element
At 115 underfoot, the women's-specific 2012-2013 Black Diamond Element shines in powder, but it also rips groomers and (with a slightly forward mount position) handles crud.
2011-2012 Lange RS 110 S.C.
The 2011-2012 Lange RS 110 S.C. is a great boot that blends race boot performance with surprising comfort and playfulness.
Morgan Sweeney
Age: 23 | Vitals: 5’10”, 130 lbs | Years Skiing: 21 | Current Residence: Denver, CO
Background:
Born and raised five minutes from Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont, …