#ski-gear

#ski-gear

Skiing is an expensive, gear-heavy sport, but take it from someone who's been on the slopes her whole life: Investing in the right equipment from the start will save you time and money in the long run. It's important to choose wisely, since some gear could even serve you for life. The challenge is knowing which products are built to last, which ones you'll like, and which have features skiers actually need-from thoughtfully placed pockets to hoods that fit comfortably over a helmet. That's where Travel + Leisure's team of powder hounds comes in. Made up of both novice and expert skiers, we put hundreds of ski pants, ski jackets, goggles, gloves, and bags to test in a range of climates and conditions.

While I've been daydreaming about fresh tracks and bluebird days, I've also been hunting for the best ski gear deals from Amazon's Black Friday sale, which is already underway. It's no secret that skiing can break the bank, so I've handpicked discounted jackets, pants, bibs, goggles, helmets, gloves, and more to help offset the cost of your lift ticket. Ahead, you'll find tons of gear on sale for under $50, like this Moerdang waterproof ski jacket and these SkiGear insulated ski bibs.