Self-Propelled Skis Are Here, One Company Is Selling Their Version for Less Than $3,000

It’s 2025, and ski gear is only getting wackier.
The Vipera, a futuristic-looking product that combines skiing with snowmobiling, is now available on Kickstarter and costs $2,999 at an early-bird price. The package includes the skis, a ski pole controller, a battery charger, and a ticket to the Boston Snowbound Expo. Boots and bindings aren’t included.
Four outdoorsy-sounding colors are available: glacier blue, forest green, smoke grey, and powder white. A pricier “long-range&r