Never Summer Valhalla 153 2023 /2024

The Sequence OTG Goggles provide a comfy, over-the-glasses fit and a contrast-enhancing, color-popping visual experience thanks to Smith's coveted ChromaPop technology. These mid-sized goggles offer a more→helmet-compatible, pressure-free fit that lets our glasses sit comfortably, while fog- and distortion-free lenses give us razor-sharp optics on the mountain.

In the modern world of skiing boots like the Salomon Shift Pro 100 Ski Boot that can go from the resort to the backcountry are border line essential. In the resort the easily-manipulated yet powerful more→100 flex helps us drive our skis through variable conditions, while the My Custom Fit 4D liner keeps our toes warm and our heel locked firmly in place through it all. On the skin track, the Surelock walk mode lever immediately opens up a wide range of motion for effortless skinning and the 45mm power strap allows us to easily adjust the fit for climbing or descending.

Catered to backcountry skiers who like to do it all, the Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Alpine Touring Boot has your back on the steepest terrain whether you are accessing it via lift or legs. We like how these more→boots look and feel like a backcountry touring boot when wee need them too, but offer 4 aluminum buckles and a GripWalk sole for when the resort comes calling. The 115 flex drives our ski through resort chop or untouched pow, while the 100mm last delicately balances comfort and warmth with a slop-free powerful fit.

Built for all-mountain shredding, the thirtytwo Lashed Double BOA Bradshaw Snowboard Boot keeps us comfortable and supported as we spend our days at our favorite resort. The BOA® Fit System featuring more→Dual Zone H4 Coiler dial and TX3 lace provides a secure fit that is easy to adjust on the fly, while the 3D molded tongue and Team Internal Harness provide the support and even flex we need to conquer any line. With thirtytwo's Team Fit, we are able to further customize our fit with a heat moldable liner and heel hold kit.

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.