Jones Aviator 156 2017 /2018

The first powder day after a long dry spell can turn to low-viz pretty quickly. Pull the Smith Squad XL ChromaPop Goggles over our eyes and head into the madness with fellow powder-starved comrades. B more→oasting the largest cylindrical lens in Smith's fleet, the Squad XL delivers an expanded field of vision, so we spot those sneaky freeriders trying to snake our line in our peripherals. Smith's signature ChromaPop lens enhances color and detail, even if we spend most of our day in the white room. Anti-fog technology on the inner lens keeps things clear while we're huffing and puffing up the bootpack, and the silicone-backed strap holds our goggles secure if we decide to go big and eat it right …

The Oakley O Frame 2. 0 Pro M Goggles are just like our favorite pair of all-mountain skis. They fit that just right sweet spot and work for just about all the terrain and conditions we can dream up. more→Their lenses are durable, protect against harmful UV rays, and provide corrected optics to help us see more clearly as you shred.

From skintrack to drop, the Julbo Lightyear Goggles work hard to keep our vision clear, so we can focus on what's ahead. Equipped with a ventilated frame, airflow-increasing magnetic tech, and coated more→lens, this pair goes above and beyond to ensure fog doesn't cloud our view, while the photochromatic lens tech adapts to changing light conditions, so we always have a clear and crisp view of our line.

The Vans Hi-Standard OG Snowboard Boot brings the street style we love to the mountain with its classic Vans design and comfortable fit. They feature a medium flex that provides both support and play, more→making it ideal for stomping tricks in the park and ripping down groomers alike. We like the traditional lacing system for providing us with the ability to tighten or loosen certain areas for optimal riding comfort, and we also like the comfort and flex the V1 UltraCush Liner brings.

When venturing beyond groomed trails, we kit up with the Rossignol XC 2 Ski Boot. The tall PVC lace cover stops snow from soaking through, while the insulated liner stops the cold from numbing our toe more→s. As we kick and glide over variable terrain, the lateral heel supports keep our ankles happy, letting us go farther in comfort.

For crushing park laps, dialing in new skills, and deep, surfy carving, we prefer the soft flex of the ThirtyTwo STW Double BOA Snowboard Boot. This boot offers an easy-going and forgiving feel as w more→e maneuver rails and runs, but the dual-zone BOA lacing keeps us locked in and ready for anything. Comfort-focused features around the foot let us ride for hours.

The latest in the famous Juvy line, the K2 Juvy 4. 5 FDT Large Plate Ski shows why K2 has used that name for over a decade. This combination of a ski and binding thrives on newer skiers who are starti more→ng to put in multiple days a week on the slopes. The Duracap construction and composite core offer an easy-to-maneuver lightweight feel that is further bolstered by the short turn radius and forgiving rocker profile.