Gear of the Year: Skiing & Snowboarding

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By Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine on February 9, 2017 Articles, Gear

The best ski and snowboarding gear for 2017. Find boots, boards, baselayers, and more that fit your style and budget.

Snowboarding

By Jenny Willden

Built for high-intensity days on the slopes, this knitted midlayer keeps you warm and dry with sweat-wicking superpowers. Can also be worn alone thanks to weatherproof fabric on shoulders, hood, and arms. $175

Keep your toes toasty with naturally anti-microbial Merino wool socks with mesh zones for ventilation. Stance socks never slip around, providing the perfect fit day in and day out. $24

After a long day on the slopes, swap your boots for this slip-on moc. While it may look like a houseslipper, it’s ready for weather thanks to the Vibram Arctic Grip outsole that won’t slip and slide on ice. $100

Pair your board with this all-mountain binding featuring a new design mimicking your foot’s shape and flex for a natural feel. Designed to fit with any boot, the Hue’s flexible construction makes for playful, effortless riding with ratchets that open and close as smoothly as butter. $229

The ultimate bib for hard-charging ladies! Tailored to fit a women’s shape and built from waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® 3 Layer fabric that keeps you cool if you climb and warm when you ride. Zip-open drop seat lets you answer nature’s call without stripping down. $450

This top-of-the-line helmet combines in-mold and hard shell constructions for a lightweight design and excellent protection. Answer your phone and play or pause music on the go with built-in, cord-controlled audio system. $160

See better on the slopes with SnowTuned lenses, which practically eliminate fogging and improve visibility while shedding water. Includes low-light lens for overcast conditions. Bonus: New Nasal Nest prevents goggles from putting pressure on your nose. $129

Surf the mountain with this surf-inspired board with a shorter, wider profile that excels on any and all terrain. Size down 5–7 centimeters from your normal board for the best performance, and you’ll experience a smooth ride and fast edge-to-edge turning on ice, through trees, and in deep powder. On sale for $322

Built for high-intensity days on the slopes, this knitted midlayer keeps you warm and dry with sweat-wicking superpowers. Can also be worn alone thanks to weatherproof fabric on shoulders, hood, and arms. $175

Want more response from your boots? Try this pair’s Lockdown Lacing, which tightens three lacing zones around your ankle with one dial for improved heel hold and stability. Reflective foil lining reflects back heat to keep your feet warmer. $380

Warm, waterproof, and breathable, these affordable gloves keep you toasty without overheating. Removable storm liner glove’s touchscreen-friendly fleece so you can use your smartphone without freezing your digits. $75

Take on the mountain in this freeride fit jacket that’s long enough to keep snow out on powder days. Included Recco® advanced rescue system and google shammy make ski days safer and better. PrimaLoft® insulated with H²Flow™ system to regulate your temperature in all conditions. $375

This polar fleece-lined neckwarmer adds style to the slopes and resists wind to keep you warmer. Soft inner fleece feels like a blanket for your face and looks great even when you’re hitting the après scene. $39

Skiing

By Melissa McGibbon

Don’t let the lightweight and luxurious comfort fool you, Smartwool makes merino wool ski layers that stand up to the elements like nobody’s business. Wear these under your outerwear and you’ll thank yourself during wintry laps. $100-$180

You guys, there is a balaclava with an opening for a ponytail! For every lady who struggles with unruly hair, use this to keep it where it’s supposed to be while you ski. $39

This jacket combines all the things you want on the slopes. Technical performance, luxury, movement, and, my, it’s pretty and stylish too. BioZone technology features a tactile feel for all-day comfort. $260

Skiers can agree that one of the best moments of the day is the transition from a ski boot to an après shoe. AmIRight? These are comfy, waterproof, breathable, and easy to pull on and off as you balance on one foot while you transition. $74

Don’t live with uncomfortable ski boots. Exchange your boot’s stock liners with these to boost your performance and enjoy the slopes a little more. The Godiva liners are specifically tailored to the curves of a woman’s leg, but there are options for men too. $187

The ultimate anti-gaper helmet-goggle system. This fancy yet technical helmet offers the highest shell stability with minimal weight and has integrated goggles—a welcome feature if you wear glasses instead of contacts. No fogging, no fuss. $849

Built with the precision characteristics of all-mountain skis teamed with big-mountain construction. They have a dedicated left and right design, with cambered inside edge for grip and stability, and rockered outside edge for quick turn initiation and smooth transitions. The construction makes the skis noticeably lighter by strategically reducing unnecessary weight. $599

Ideal for a day in the backcountry, but don’t let that stop you from wearing it inbounds. Features stowable carry systems for skis, snowshoes, and boards with plenty of internal space for other gear. $169

The honeycomb pattern offers just the right amount of cushion and they’re designed to fit perfectly without slipping or bunching. A great option for a carefree day of bell-to-bell skiing. $25

These all-terrain skins are durable and designed for everyday ski tours. Made with a blend of mohair and nylon for an excellent glide-to-climb ratio. $179+

A smart go-to for the recreational backcountry adventurer, these wildly popular bindings perform really well on backcountry tour ascents AND descents. You can set the DIN setting to release like resort frame bindings. They’re super easy to use and have a smooth glide when ascending. $549

OR’s 3DFit technology makes an outstanding waterproof shell with impressive dexterity for your arm feet. Whether wearing them for ice climbing, snowboarding, or skiing, you’ll appreciate the warmth, comfortable fit, and utility. $99

Don’t let the lightweight and luxurious comfort fool you, Smartwool makes merino wool ski layers that stand up to the elements like nobody’s business. Wear these under your outerwear and you’ll thank yourself during wintry laps. $100-$180

Waterproof and breathable with an ergonomic fit, these lightly insulated pants have reinforced cuff guards, adjustable waist tabs, articulated knees and super cool features like Omni-Tech fabric. $69

Even if you’re not into science, you’ll love the durability of the aluminum upper and lightweight carbon fiber lower on these ski poles. Designed for backcountry skiers, but no one will judge you if you use them inbounds too. $119

Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine

The mission of Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine is to inspire and educate endurance athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in the Mountain West through well-written content on adventure, travel, gear, health, fitness, nutrition, industry news, profiles, and ski resort information.

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