
“My kit is designed with the pursuit of deep snow and big mountain terrain in mind. I’m looking for gear that’s lighter, fatter and more technical. But since I still do a lot of sidecountry days, my gear is light enough for a hike but bomber enough to shred under the lifts. Here’s my kit for 2010/11.”
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Skis

Product: 4FRNT CRJ
Price: $750
Description: “While the ski is designed to perform best in deep snow, it is playful in all conditions. And this is how CR Johnson, the principal designer behind this ski, wanted it. This past winter I tested the CRJ with CR. We ripped around on a sunny groomer day, ducking in and out of the woods. Watching him slash, smear and ollie this ski all over the hill opened my eyes to the expansive possibilities of a fat, rocker ski.”
Skis

Product: Volkl Katana
Price: $1,065
Description: “The Katana is a big mountain bruiser that will make you feel like an ancient samurai warrior with a sharp sword when in deep snow or mixed conditions. It has a wood core, vertical sidewall construction and two sheets of titanium for maximum stability at speeds. Go straight and fast.”
Boots

Product: Salomon Quest
Price: $685
Description: “From sidecountry hiking to Retallack cat trips, this boot lives up to the billing of being an alpine capable boot with true exploring capabilities. This three buckle beauty is super light and very comfortable.”
Jacket

Product: Armada Cruiser Jacket
Price: $300
Description: “Armada outerwear continues to impress me with a great attention to style and detail coupled with undeniable quality. This kit is 20K/20K two Layer, with nice little touches like waist and wrist gaiters, pit vents and an adjustable hood. It works, it’s dope looking and it comes from a trusted source.”
Pants

Product: Armada Faid Pants
Price: $250
Description: “Armada outerwear continues to impress me with a great attention to style and detail coupled with undeniable quality. This kit is 20K/20K two Layer, with nice little touches like waist and wrist gaiters, pit vents and an adjustable hood. It works, it’s dope looking and it comes from a trusted source.”
Goggles

Product: Electric EG2.5
Price: $160
Description: “While I loved the EG2, I’m even more enamored with the EG2.5. It has the same wide open peripheral viewing but is now in a smaller package.”
Sunglasses

Product: Electric EC/DC XL
Price: $90
Description: “I love the polarized lens of the EC/DC XL. Makes glare a thing of the past. Let’s be honest, eyewear is about your opinion on what looks cool.”
Gloves

Product: Empire Winter Glove II
Price: $130
Description: “Simon Dumont’s Empire Attire continues to grow with a focus on quality and style. The company’s team is arguably the best group of freeskiers ever assembled — and they back the gear. The gloves keep your hands warm, too.”
Backpack

Product: Black Diamond Bandit Avalung
Price: $180
Bindings

Product: Marker Jester
Price: $395
Description: “The Katana is a big mountain bruiser that will make you feel like an ancient samurai warrior with a sharp sword when in deep snow or mixed conditions. It has a wood core, vertical sidewall construction and two sheets of titanium for maximum stability at speeds. Go straight and fast. I mounted with the Marker Jesters. Ready for battle. Hai!”
Pole

Product: Scott X-Plor 3 Pole
Price: $115
Helmet

Product: Giro CHapter
Price: $140
Description: “There’s no real reason not to wear a helmet,†a friend dictated this past winter. Agreed. I pick this one.”
Accessory 1

Product: Skullcandy
Price: $150
Description: “These are latest in ear titillation from our friends at Skullcandy. You know you want them.”
Accessory 2

Product: Nike 6.0 Puffy
Price: $150
Accessory 3

Product: Tomahawk Hoodie
Price: $150
Description: “N/A”
Accessory 4

Product: BCA Tracker 2 Beacon
Price: $335
Accessory 5

Product: Black Diamond Quickdraw Probe
Price: $N/A
Accessory 6

Product: Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel
Price: $60