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Canada’s Ultimate Ski Test: Ski Canada’s 2025 Ski Reviews

by Ryan Stuart

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Gear Editor Ryan Stuart testing skis at Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

Sometimes the testers get tested, too. Running a ski test always brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty: Do we have the right skis? The right testers? Will conditions cooperate? These are the annual questions that come with putting together Ski Canada’s ski test, but last winter added one more challenge—a late-January rainstorm during an already warm B.C. season had us wondering if there would even be snow to ski on.

In true West Coast fashion, everything came together. Thanks to the operations team at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the slopes were ready just in time. A record number of skis—everything from all-mountain chargers to lightweight touring skis—arrived on schedule. The resort also hosted a contest to bring in a group of enthusiastic local skiers to join our usual roster of instructors, patrollers and expert testers. And, as luck would have it, test days lined up perfectly with some of the snowiest weather of the season.

The result? Our most diverse and informative Canadian ski test ever. A wider range of skiers evaluated a bigger selection of skis than in any previous year, giving us more feedback, comparisons and insights.

So, what’s next? That’s where the fun begins. Ask yourself:

  • What type of skis do I really need?
  • Am I building a quiver of skis for different conditions?
  • Or am I looking for a new do-it-all ski?

Our 2025 Ski Canada ski reviews can help you answer those questions. Think about how you’d describe your ideal ski—energetic, versatile, nimble, mellow, or a hard-charging powerhouse. Then flip through our Tester’s Choice picks and the full set of ski reviews to see which models match your skiing style.

Remember: there’s no single “best ski” for everyone. While certain skis were clear favourites, every model had at least one tester who loved it. That’s why our reviews are so valuable—they reflect a spectrum of voices, not just one opinion.

Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, head to your local ski shop and talk to the experts. And before you buy, we strongly recommend demoing skis on snow. Just like on our test days, there’s no substitute for that first binding click-in and the feel of a ski underfoot.

After all, the only way to remove uncertainty is to get out there and ski.

Full Ski Canada Ski Test 2025 Lineup

Carving / Frontside Skis

All-Mountain (80–90 mm)

All-Mountain Mid-Fat (90–100 mm)

Ryan Stuart
Ryan Stuart has a ski for every possible condition and a jacket to match. Well maybe not quite, but the magazine’s Technical Editor has more than enough of both and can’t wait to test out whatever is coming next. When he’s not testing skis or writing the buyer’s guides, you can’t find him exploring his bumpy backyard on Vancouver Island. @ryan_adventures
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