GNU Finest 154 2021 /2022

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.

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.

Winds might be whipping snow all along the ridge, but we can see clearly in Oakley's Target Line M Goggles. Even after we're sweating from hiking up the mountain, the Target Line's anti-fog coating en more→sures fog-free vision. We also appreciate the strap's helmet-compatible adjustability mixed with a cushy face foam that feels secure whether we're playing it safe or rocking a beanie.

By taking inspiration straight from the skate park, Deeluxe's DNA Snowboard Boots are the ultimate pair for thrashing the streets or the resort's terrain park. The base of the boot features a super-gr more→ippy Skate Flex sole, providing the board feel for freestyle riding on and off the mountain. The Jib Tongue is thin, providing a direct boot-to-binding connection for enhanced power transfer without stiffening the boot. The hybrid lacing system is the icing on top, with a BOA Fit System dial locking our heel in place and traditional laces providing a customizable fit with reliable, old-school tech.

Everything about the Scarpa F1 Alpine Touring Boot encourages swift skiing and skinning through the backcountry and beyond. Its Grilamid construction includes Scarpa's Carbon Core for enhanced rigidit more→y at a ridiculously low weight, and while you won't feel heavy-footed on the ascent, you'll also feel light and nimble on the descent with a moderate 95 flex. A wide last gives a roomy space for your foot stay comfy on extremely long tours, and the Intuition Pro Flex Evo liner is heat-moldable for a custom fit for even greater comfort. Scarpa updates this year's model with a Carbon Core Evo backbone that ensures a consistent 95 flex. Unlike walk modes with flimsy pins, the F1's burly latch also …

From peak to park to pow, all the zones on the mountain are easier to navigate when we're locked into the thirtytwo Lashed Double BOA Snowboard Boot. With a versatile medium flex and micro-adjustable more→zonal Boa laces, this boot ensures our feet are feeling fine no matter the terrain. Supportive backstays and independent eyestays keep the boot responsive and evenly flexing long beyond opening day, and the thermo-moldable Team Fit liner fits the contours of our feet to eliminate rubbing and sliding within the boot.

Whether your destination is just a couple of hours by car, or accessible only by a series of airplanes and trains, Thile’s RoundTrip 192cm Ski bag is built to get your skis and gear safely to the moun more→tain. It features a reinforced main cargo space with plenty of room for a pair of alpine skis, or two pairs of nordic skis up to 192cm in length, and added protection for poles in dedicated pole compartment.