Burton Barracuda 157 2013 /2014

For comfort, protection, and crispy optics, we outfit our grom with Smith's Glide Jr. Mips Helmet + Snowday Goggles. The low-profile helmet doesn't strain their neck and features a plush lining to kee more→p their ears cozy, along with eight fixed vents to stop sweat from matting their hair. The wide-view, anti-fog goggles integrate seamlessly with the helmet, lining up perfectly with the AirEvac ventilation system for a second defense against fogging.

We slide on the Proxy Goggles to illuminate every dimple and minute drop the sparkling sea of powder tries to distort. With the contrast-boosting lens giving us the terrain's reality, we drop in with more→confidence, while the anti-fog inner lens and moisture-wicking face foam make sure we never lose our line in the mist of our own effort.

With fun looks and a wide field of vision, the Giro Buster Goggle is perfect for young skiers and riders in ski school and beyond. This goggle is designed for a comfortable fit with a wide variety of more→helmets, so they’ll be able to focus on progressing their skills on the hill rather than constantly adjusting their goggles.

The Burton Ruler BOA Snowboard Boot is the epitome of control, providing a stately platform for new and old shredders looking to step up their skills. Starting from the top, the Dual Zone BOA Fit Syst more→em allows us to find the most optimal fit, thanks to micro-adjustable dials that independently alter the upper and lower zones of the boot. Durable materials and a versatile medium flex keep us confident to traverse off-piste and into the park. For maximum comfort, Burton equipped these boots with heat-trapping features: 3M Thinsulate insulation, soft Man Fur lining, and heat-reflective materials ensure cold toes are never a worry.

When a storm is rolling in our heads start going crazy with ideas, all of which we know we can accomplish in the Rossignol Alltrack Elite 130Lt LV GW Ski Boot. These boots blur the line between old an more→d new by offering a timeless 2-piece, 4-buckle design with GripWalk soles and Tech fittings for control and versatility. No matter where we are riding, the 98mm last and thermo-moldable liner lock our heel in place, while the 130 flex ensures we can get our skis to do what we want, when we want, where we want.

With a plush fit and feel, thirtytwo's 2024 Shifty Snowboard Boot boasts a Comfort liner that's lined with micro-fleece for a cozy-warm feel without irritation. This liner is comprised of Intuition fo more→am for an adaptive, heat-moldable fit that wraps our feet in heavenly comfort. The Shifty is finished with an internal lacing system that tightens over the liner to eliminate heel lift, as well as an impact-absorbing STI Evolution Foam outsole for plentiful grip across icy parking lots and sidewalks.

Back for another season, the Lexa X EST Snowboard Binding still offers the most-popular pro-caliber control on the mountain. With upgrades that make this binding lighter and reground materials that ma more→ke the design greener, this year's edition is our favorite yet. Double Take buckles with Insta-Click let us strap in fast so we can keep charging lap after lap, and the supportive Heel Hammock and highback keep us comfortable while maximizing support. Underfoot, the strong, responsive, and shockingly playful baseplate is equipped with shock-absorbing EVA and B3 gel padding.

Designed for the progressing intermediate female skiers looking to get off the groomers and into more adventurous terrain, the Mindbender 85W provides an agile, forgiving platform that excels in a var more→iety of conditions. Oufitted with a Slantwall construction, a 30-degree angle to the sidewall in K2’s Hybritech construction, The 85W is responsive while maintaining accuracy and power. Sharing the same Aspen Micro Block core and All-Terrain rocker, a gradual rise in the tip for great versatility in all conditions, with a low, short rise in the tail for added control in variable snow as some of its bigger siblings, the 85W maintains its versatility, float and control. TECHNOLOGY: ALL-TERRAIN ROCKER™ - Gr…