Lib Tech Travis Rice Pro 153 2015 /2016

With the Smith Skyline Chromapop Goggles strapped to our face, we need not fear flat light or fogged-in ski runs. The Skyline boasts many of the same technologies as Smith's I/O collection, but at a m more→ore wallet-friendly price point. This quality pair of goggles features a rimless design that maximizes our field of view, and integrates smoothly with our helmet to assist with ventilation.

Laps at the resort or cruising in the backcountry, the Smith MAG Goggles are a must-have on powder days and sunny days alike. These goggles have an innovative magnetic lens-changing system, which allo more→ws us to swap out our lenses when the weather changes quickly. The lenses are cylindrical carbon-x with 5X anti-fog inner lenses that Smith enhanced with AirEvac for greater fog reduction, giving us a crystal-clear view from the summit to the lodge. ChromaPop lens technology increases our color contrast and vibrancy for greater vision when on the mountain, and a triple-layer DriWix face foam wicks moisture from our head and brow so it doesn't get transferred to our lenses. The super wide, silicone-backed …

The Oakley Target Line L Goggles give plenty of coverage when we're riding the summit chair under heavy snowfall. The winds might be whipping, but our cheeks stay cozy thanks to the larger fit and fac more→e foam lining. When winter's chill turns to spring sun, we appreciate the anti-fog treatment keeping the lens crystal clean when we work up a sweat.

The ThirtyTwo Lashed Double BOA Powell Snowboard Boot delivers all-mountain comfort and performance. We love dialing in our perfect fit with the dual-zone BOA Fit System, and the Team Fit liner is hea more→t-moldable for a completely customized fit. The versatile medium flex excels from park to pow and everything in between.

We like to adventure beyond the beaten path and dip into the unknown whenever possible, but that doesn’t mean we want gear that’s unfamiliar or wavers under pressure, which is why we’re fans of the Ro more→ssignol XC 5. These stable and supportive XC touring boots provide a tall cuff and a 3D reinforced heel for lateral stability while you dip into the deeper snow beyond the track.

The Trilogy Snowboard Binding from Union has proved itself worthy in the biggest battlegrounds of freestyle snowboarding. Beyond nailing a park-worthy design, Union also optimized it to help us ride a more→ny snow type in any weather with superior control. Union's popular Duraflex material, a stiffer flex, comfortably secure straps, and loads of other boot-gripping features make the Trilogy ready to embark on any of our epic riding quests.