We’ve been busting our tails this week putting 250+ pairs of next year’s skis to the test. The testing process is hard work (really, it is) but the experience also comes with a tram-load of shenanigans on the side. The collection of Instagram posts below highlights rip-roarin’ skiing and some of the more lighthearted moments, too. Enjoy the sights and sounds from Aspen, CO.

Highlights: #FREESKIERFest on Instagram

JSKIS.COM #ItsJustSkiing for #borat at #freeskierfest in #Asspen on #Jskis (turn on da volume!) #showusyouraspen #buttSnorkler #bunsofsteel #booty #ass @freeskiermagazine @jerryoftheday

A video posted by J Skis (@j_skis) on Mar 3, 2016 at 5:18pm PST

Already miss being a spread eagle flying #unicorn and hanging out with my #FREESKIERFEST fam @aspensnowmass @freeskiermagazine @katrinadevore @casey_jillson

A photo posted by Kristin Bersani (@beeee_san) on Mar 5, 2016 at 11:25am PST

When you a whiskey/fire breathing dragon and your friends are magical unicorns! ????????????✨???? Thanks babies. ????: @bucknaked #FREESKIERFEST #furrycritters #blessupblissout

A photo posted by Casey Jillson (@casey_jillson) on Mar 1, 2016 at 3:15pm PST

Ski tester @CRGarcin with some fine-AF moves today. #FREESKIERFEST #AspenExtreme #SkiTest @AspenSnowmass ???? by @JCuret

A photo posted by FREESKIER Magazine (@freeskiermagazine) on Feb 29, 2016 at 7:57pm PST

Day 1 at the @freeskiermagazine #freeskierfest currently going down. #aspenextreme #aspen #Colorado #fischerskis #fischerranger #TjBurke #aspenextreme

A photo posted by Matt Berkowitz (@mattberky) on Feb 29, 2016 at 1:57pm PST

Human slalom! ???????? #FREESKIERFEST #TedLigety #AspenExtreme #HumanCentipede #GoPro @AspenSnowmass

A video posted by Henrik Lampert (@hanklambo) on Mar 4, 2016 at 4:57pm PST

This is how we do ski testing in Aspen. A couple of @freeskiermagazine #FREESKIERFEST #skitest testers really making the most out of their experience yesterday. ????: @crgarcin @dbotski (????: @jcuret )

A photo posted by Aspen Snowmass (@aspensnowmass) on Mar 1, 2016 at 7:55am PST

If you were wondering what the Freeskier ski test is like. #champagne #flipflops #freeskierfest #aspenextreme #freebooze #bobgibson #ttob #pitviperbabes #itshappyhourinfrance @caressamedown ???? @alexfryhunt

A photo posted by Pit Viper (@pit_viper) on Mar 4, 2016 at 11:59am PST

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A video posted by Henrik Lampert (@hanklambo) on Mar 2, 2016 at 3:49pm PST

#thankyou @freeskiermagazine for bringing #freeskierfest to @aspensnowmass (#myhometown). Too bad #lego only makes skis for me in one size and make, so I just test for color. I recommend the white ones (that's my pro model). #freeskier #freeskiing #skitest #legos #legoskier #skiing #ski #bro #skiracer #stoked #thisisskiing #freeski #liveskirepeat #notoverit #neveroverit

A photo posted by Lego Skier Bro (@legoskierbro) on Mar 4, 2016 at 12:20pm PST

FREESKIER’s industry-leading ski test has once again converged on @AspenSnowmass; this marks our sixth straight year of testing in the land where beer flows like wine—where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano. This week, we’ll put 250+ pairs of next year’s skis through the wringer. The skis that fare well among our testing squadron will grace the pages of our annual Buyer’s Guide, ultimately helping you, our faithful reader, to purchase skis that’ll up your skiing experience. For info on how to follow along with the ski test, peep freeskier.com. We're about to crank it up to 11, folks. #FREESKIERFEST #FREESKIER #Skiing #ThisIsSkiing #SkiTest #Aspen

A photo posted by FREESKIER Magazine (@freeskiermagazine) on Feb 29, 2016 at 6:04am PST

Day 3 of the 2016 Ski Test is underway here at @AspenSnowmass. We're working our way through 250+ pairs of next year's skis. Are you following along via Snapchat? Add user FREESKIER_mag | Note: The results of our Ski Test will be unveiled in our annual Buyer's Guide. This week only, subscribe to our magazine for just $5! Follow the link in our bio to take advantage of the savings | This year's Ski Test is brought to you in part by #BoosterStrap; If your stock power strap ain't doing it, lock onto the Booster Strap for an insanely tight closure. These babies also provide cushioning to keep your shins from bangin' when you're getting ultra-sendy. #FREESKIERFEST #Aspen #FREESKIER #Skiing #ThisIsSkiing #BestJobEver #SkiTest

A photo posted by FREESKIER Magazine (@freeskiermagazine) on Mar 2, 2016 at 9:42am PST

it's been super fun getting to test and film @freeskiermagazine #freeskierfest | shot with #GoPro

A photo posted by harrison buck (@bucknaked) on Mar 1, 2016 at 12:57pm PST

Airing it out at Aspen ☀️ We're into our fifth day of ski testing here at @AspenSnowmass, working our way through 250+ pairs of next year's skis. Life is good! Note: The results of our Ski Test will be unveiled in our annual Buyer's Guide. This week only, subscribe to our magazine for just $5! Follow the link in our bio to take advantage of the savings | This year's Ski Test is brought to you in part by #BoosterStrap; If your stock power strap ain't doing it, lock onto the Booster Strap for an insanely tight closure. These babies also provide cushioning to keep your shins from bangin' when you're getting ultra-sendy. ???? by @JeffCricco. #FREESKIERFest #SkiTest #BestJobEver #Skiing #ThisIsSkiing #Aspen

A photo posted by FREESKIER Magazine (@freeskiermagazine) on Mar 4, 2016 at 8:10am PST

@scottyvermerris absolutely crushing the bumps on #aspenmountain today #FREESKIERFEST #skitest (????: @jeffcricco )

A photo posted by Aspen Snowmass (@aspensnowmass) on Mar 3, 2016 at 3:31pm PST

"My life be like…" Says ski tester extraordinaire, @ChillOVision. Can't wait to do this again tomorrow. Photo by @JeffCricco. #FREESKIER #Skiing #ThisIsSkiing #FREESKIERFest

A photo posted by FREESKIER Magazine (@freeskiermagazine) on Mar 2, 2016 at 7:21pm PST

Ski Test day 1 in the books! 'Twas a beaut' of a day at @AspenSnowmass. Here, #FREESKIER Editor @HankLambo gets comfortable on the 2016-17 edition of the Fischer Ranger 108 Ti. How do we rate the skis, you ask? With a few simple clicks in our handy, custom mobile app, testers score skis on a scale of 1 to 10, based on the categories of carving, stability, versatility, float, playfulness and overall stoke. The ratings compound into a massive heap of testing data, directly at our fingertips. Just think: If a certain ski has received enough reviews to satisfy our needs, we’ll pull it from the racks right then and there, allowing our testers to migrate towards models that need further analysis. This process ensures a thorough and proper evaluation of each ski in the test. Moreover, the app allows testers to document their feelings in the moment, while the strengths and nuances of a certain ski are still freshly embedded in their minds. The data/rankings will ultimately be presented in our annual Buyer’s Guide. This week only, you can subscribe to FREESKIER magazine for just $5; follow the link in our bio to redeem! For now, it's back to the ski test. Stay tuned for rockin' coverage all week long. #FREESKIERFEST #Aspen | Captured via #GoPro @GoPro

A video posted by FREESKIER Magazine (@freeskiermagazine) on Feb 29, 2016 at 6:34pm PST

Just call me Ted Ligety from now on. #FREESKIERFEST #SkiTest @AspenSnowmass ???? by @JeffCricco

A photo posted by Henrik Lampert (@hanklambo) on Mar 4, 2016 at 7:10am PST

Hanging out at the @freeskiermagazine annual ski test at @aspensnowmass with the new @kaestleski line up. Looking forward to a great week! #freeskierfest @spyderactive #whytespyder

A photo posted by Chris Davenport (@steepskiing) on Feb 29, 2016 at 10:28am PST

@taittrautmanphotography bird whispering and drinking champagne in @aspensnowmass today for the @freeskiermagazine ski test. #freeskierfest

A photo posted by Jeff Cricco (@jeffcricco) on Mar 3, 2016 at 9:42pm PST

The 2016 Ski Test is a wrap and it was a huge success. We bagged loads of scores and comments for 250+ pairs of next year's skis; the results will appear in our annual Buyer's Guide. This calls for sabering of champagne, don't you think? We're closing out the week in style at @StRegisAspen. Sabering goes down here daily at 5:00. Be sure to drop in next time you're in Aspen. ???? by @JeffCricco. #FREESKIERFest #SkiTest #Skiing #ThisIsSkiing @AspenSnowmass ????

A photo posted by FREESKIER Magazine (@freeskiermagazine) on Mar 5, 2016 at 4:59pm PST

The 2016 Ski Test blurred right by; what a rockin' and productive week it has been! We bet you're wondering which of next year's skis fared best… The results of our Ski Test will be unveiled in our annual Buyer's Guide. This week only, subscribe to our magazine for just $5. Follow the link in our bio to take advantage of the savings | This year's Ski Test is brought to you in part by #BoosterStrap; If your stock power strap ain't doing it, lock onto the Booster Strap for an insanely tight closure. These babies also provide cushioning to keep your shins from bangin' when you're getting ultra-sendy. ???? by @JeffCricco. #FREESKIERFest #FREESKIER #Skiing #ThisIsSkiing #SkiTest @AspenSnowmass

A photo posted by FREESKIER Magazine (@freeskiermagazine) on Mar 5, 2016 at 8:08pm PST

Day 2 at #freeskierfest is a wrap, ending the day at the local watering hole with a couple zebras and a cheetah #FurryCritters #PartyAnimals #dpsskis

A photo posted by Mackenzie Jones (@mackenziegj) on Mar 1, 2016 at 3:14pm PST

Having a blast here at #FREESKIERFest. This week, our crew is putting 250+ pairs of skis to the test on Aspen Mountain. The cream of the crop will be highlighted in @FREESKIERMagazine's 2017 Buyer's Guide. Above, I'm rocking @K2_Skis' '17 Pinnacle 105. She's a beaut. Also, big thanks to @OakleySkiing for keeping me styling and letting me test out the new #LineMiner goggle and #Mod5 helmet. Nothing quite like ripping groomers under the sun. Note: the "yew" in the video was inspired by my friend @HankLambo. #Skiing #Colorado #GoPro | @GoPro

A video posted by Thacher (@thach_dog) on Mar 1, 2016 at 7:21pm PST

How many skis did @crgracin test? How many does he remember??? #freeskierfest Families that ski together… drink! #familyphoto #partygondola

A photo posted by Astis (@astismittens) on Mar 2, 2016 at 11:13am PST

Thanks to our friends from @freeskiermagazine who came by his week for a little poker party at #Chair9. #gopro @gopro #Freeskierfest #pokernight #aspen

A photo posted by thelittlenell (@thelittlenell) on Mar 4, 2016 at 1:33pm PST

Just an ordinary Monday night in Aspen. #freeskierfest #hellsbelles

A video posted by tesswstrokes (@tesswstrokes) on Mar 1, 2016 at 12:50pm PST

Snapchat Geofilter on point! Add FREESKIER_mag on Snap to follow along with the ski testing action this week. #FREESKIERFEST @AspenSnowmass ????

A photo posted by Henrik Lampert (@hanklambo) on Mar 1, 2016 at 9:15am PST

Aspen got me feeling like Kim K #breaktheinternet #roseallday #ithinkicrossedmyownline #freeskierfest #showusyouraspen

A photo posted by Dan Grund (@dangrund) on Mar 3, 2016 at 5:47pm PST

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