As El Niño continues to hammer the Western U.S. with snow, skiers are flocking to the Rockies, Sierra, Cascade, San Juan and beyond, craving a hefty dose of the fluffy white goodness. For those who are considering a trip in the coming months, we’ve rounded up a caboodle of ski gear and separated the goods into four different kits: Pow, touring, women’s and park. The links provided will patch you through to our great pals at evo, where all of the items listed below (and loads more) are available for purchase. Don’t let winter slip away, friends. Get after it.
One Seriously Rockin’ Pow Setup
1. Oakley – Flight Deck Goggles
The fighter pilot-inspired Oakley Flight Deck goggles pack some serious lens technology. Oakley’s Prizm lens boosts contrast by emphasizing certain wavelengths along the color spectrum, giving you better definition in any lighting. The lens sits on the outside of the frame, maximizing your field of vision, and swapping it for a different lens as easy as popping it out and popping the new one back in.
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2. Smartwool – NTS MID 250 Balaclava
Tell the cold to bugger off. The Smartwool NTS Mid 250 Balaclavais highly breathable and keeps your mug protected from the elements. Interlock knit 100% Merino wool construction yields solid wicking capabilities.
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Look to the Receptor Big for snug fit, serious protection and high style. In-Mold Polycarbonate/EPS construction combine for test-winning shock absorption.
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4. The North Face – FuseForm Brigandine 3L Jacket
The Brigandine FuseForm kit is a defensive stronghold, built to endure the most vicious weather assaults you encounter and keep you performing at your best. A burly Jacquard weave is utilized in high-abrasion zones—the shoulders, forearms, underarms, knees, inner thighs and hips—so this combo can stand up to the harshest conditions and most strenuous activities. The three-layer construction is bulletproof, assuring waterproofing and breathability. It’s also built to stretch for ample mobility during intense jaunts into the backcountry.
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5. The North Face – ThermoBall Full Zip Jacket
Updated with streamlined baffles contoured to fit your body, this bad boy offers ultralight, highly compressible synthetic insulation to keep you warm when the Mercury drops. Round Thermoball clusters trap and retain heat to achieve phenomenal warmth in cold, wet weather.
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6. Hestra – Seth Morrison 3-Finger Pro Mittens
Seth Morrison’s Pro Model features burly protection on the knuckles and fingers and is made of Army Leather and cowhide which makes it both supple and durable. The glove features a CZone insert which makes it waterproof and windproof while maintaining ample breathability. The three finger design keeps three of your lil’ phalanges snugged up together for additional warmth in cold temperatures, without sacrificing dexterity.
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7. Flylow – Compound Pants 2.0
Polartec Neoshell is employed in the Compound Pants 2.0 to ensure rockin’ waterproofing and breathability. Whether you’re skinning up to your favorite peak, shoveling blocks of snow to build a kicker in the backcountry or just ripping inbounds, rest assured Polartec Neoshell will keep the wet out while allowing you to breath, ensuring all-day comfort.
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8. Atomic – Hawx Magna 130 Boots
Atomic has expanded its popular Hawx line to include a boot with a wider 102 mm last. Catering even more to those with Sasquatch feet, the Atomic Hawk Magna 130 Ski Boots are built with extra area in the instep as well as a broader tongue. Depending on your preferred stance, the boot’s forward lean can also be adjusted from 13 to 17 degrees by utilizing screws built into the spine.
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9. Dakine – Heli Pro 20L Backpack
It’s Chris Benchetler’s backpack of choice. Need we say more? The Dakine Heli Pro 20L provides ample storage for extra layering, bag lunches and all your avy gear, too. Clean and classic in its styling, it’s all you need for a day of shredding, from lift-served to heli.
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The Look Pivot ski bindings are now available in 12, 14, or 18 DIN versions, delivering elite-level performance to every level of skier. The classic “turntable” design delivers maximum power transmission and the most consistent, reliable retention and release when you’re putting it all on the line.
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11. Faction – Candide 4.0 Skis
Candide’s go-to choice for bottomless conditions, the Faction Candide 4.0 Skis, comes back unchanged for its third year of production. Its lightweight, hybrid balsa wood core has a great strength-to-weight ratio, contributing to the versatility of this deep-snow plunderer. Add a hefty amount of tip and tail rocker and you’ve got a ski that’s mind-blowingly versatile for such a fatty. Trick up a storm in the pow. Get out there and do your best One of Those Days impressions. Don’t tell ski patrol we sent you.
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12. Line – Pollard’s Paint Brush Adjustable Ski Poles
Line’s first adjustable ski pole, Pollard’s Paint Brush makes for a solid touring pole. It comes complete with hard snow and powder baskets. Of course, the pole features the artwork of Pollard himself.
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Note: Jump to Page 2 to see a mouthwatering touring setup, with products from the likes of Oakley, Giro, Flylow, Marker, BCA, Arva, Dynafit, Dakine, K2 and Volkl. On Page 3, you’ll find a head-turnin’ women’s setup. Page 4 is home to a park & pipe-oriented setup for all you jibbers out there.
