Gear

Ready to update your ski or snowboard gear? Late winter is prime time to buy. Why? Sales! Find great deals on current season gear from our favorite makers. If you’re shopping for new ski boots, flip to page 22 to get the proper fit before you buy.

SKIING By Melissa McGibbon

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1. Burton Anon Nova MIPS Helmet Made of a hybrid 50-50 shell construction for durability and performance, this has the MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) to protect your smart parts and the Boa tightening system for dialing in a perfect fit. $219 burton.com 2. Burton Anon Goggle and MFI Facemask Made to pair with the Anon Magnetic Facemask Integration (MFI) system, the mask seals to the goggles seamlessly and has triplelayer face foam for comfort. The Anon goggles feature Magna-Tech lenses that you can easily swap dependent on the conditions. $229–$299 burton.com 3. Patagonia Capilene Air Baselayers Made from New Zealand’s finest merino wool and blended with Patagonia’s Capilene recycled polyester for all-day warmth and comfort. $85–$149 patagonia.com 4. Obermeyer Women’s Trine Jacket Features two-way stretch and HydroBlock Twill Weave technology, which uses fully coated hydrophobic laminations and a DWR polymer coating to keep you warm and dry…and let’s be honest, cute. $229 obermeyer.com 5. Arc’teryx Men’s Sabre AR Jacket Ideal for both resort and backcountry skiing, this storm-ready GORE-TEX shell is wind- and waterproof, breathable, and packed with bonuses: built-in Recco reflector, RFID pass pocket, and watertight zippers to keep everything dry. $625 arcteryx.com 6. Salomon QST Snow Pant AdvancedSkin Dry fabric keeps you dry while AdvancedSkin Warm insulation keeps out the cold. Tailored at the knee for a comfortable, flattering fit. For men and women. $225-$275 salomon.com 7. Nordica Women’s Promachine 105 Boots Great for intermediate-expert skiers who want a slightly softer flex. The 3D cork fit liner molds to your feet without heat, and it’s Isotherm and Primaloft insulated to keep this slim boot dry and warm. $549 nordica.com 8. Volkl Men’s Katana V.Werks Skis A 3D ridge carbon design with full rocker make these lightweight skis fun to ride, but they can also speed down groomers. The early rise is very progressive so they float like crazy. $1,199 volkl.com 9. Leki Carbon 14 S Ski Poles Made of 100% pure carbon, these ultralight poles have aerodynamic, four-finger grooves, and you can mount your Leki GoPro adapter to them. $149 leki.com 4 6 7 8 9 5

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10 SNOWBOARDING By Jenny Willden

1 . Smith Men’s Level Helmet Protecting your head matters, and this helmet’s bells and whistles make it worth the cost. Constructed with strong, but lightweight, Aerocore technology, you can add-on MIPS liner for extra impact protection. smithoptics.com 2. Native DropZone Goggles Swap your lenses with the press of a button. Opt for SnowTuned™ lenses for better views in changing light, incredible anti-fog coating, and perfect color filtration. $179 nativeyewear.com 3. Dakine Women’s Berretta Gore-Tex 3L Jacket Embrace the weather in this three-layer, stay-dry shell with chest vents for dumping heat, built-in pow skirt, and an interior goggle lens pocket. $450 dakine.com 4. Helly Hansen Women’s Switch Cargo 2.0 Pants Corduroy is back, and now it’s coming to the mountains. The Switch features a more tailored fit, Primaloft insulation, and mechanical venting to keep you cool when working hard. $225 hellyhansen.com 5. Black Diamond Recon Mittens Offering excellent cold weather protection, these Utah-made mitts are PrimaLoft® Gold insulated on front and back with durable, waterproof leather palms. $90 blackdiamondequipment.com 6. Outdoor Research Men’s Fortress Jacket Combining the power of a hard shell and puffy, this jacket is for cold, wet weather. Insulated with VerticalX™, a synthetic that’s breathable and warm when you’re sweating. For men and women. $350 outdoorresearch.com 7. Black Diamond Boundary Men’s Insulated Pants Insulated for cold lift rides and frigid conditions, these pants stay warm when wet and feature 20K waterproof, breathable fabrication and an eco-friendly DWR that outperforms traditional solutions. $299 blackdiamondequipment.com 8. Smartwool Asym Baselayers Cut to fit without digging in, these heavyweight, 100% Merino layers keep you cozy while wicking sweat away and are surprisingly breathable. Top $125, Bottom $110 smartwool.com 9. Keen Women’s Elena Apres Boots Go from mountain to town in this sneaker boot made with environmentally prefered leather, insulated with charcoal bamboo, and waterproofed with PFC-free repellant. $130 keenfootwear.com 10. Vans Vjae Women’s Boa Snowboard Boots Improve your control in fresh boots designed with superior heel hold and improved flex. New PopCush footbeds support your arches while Vans’ signature Waffle Outsoles provide traction on slippery terrain. Breathable valves keep your toes dry—preventing frozen feet. $360 vans.com 11. Nitro Squash Snowboard Nitro’s award-winning, swallowtail Squash floats in deep

pow, charges through chop, powers across flats, and carves like a dream thanks to its stable camber design. $424 nitrousa.com