Colorado I-70 construction updates: what skiers need to know about Floyd Hill traffic, Vail Pass improvements, Express Lanes and travel times to the mountains.

FREESKIER explores why brands should trade gender-specific skis for style-specific rides.

The Atomic Bent 100 helped redefine modern freeride skiing, influencing everything from athlete-driven design to the rise of playful 100 mm all-mountain skis. From artistic topsheets to versatile performance, the Bent line reshaped how brands build skis for everyday skiers and helped create one of the most competitive categories in the industry.

Hard-charging skis and low-volume boots are becoming harder to find as brands shift toward more versatile, accessible gear. This story explores why aggressive ski equipment is fading from the mainstream, how skier preferences have changed and what options still exist for expert riders in 2026