Never Summer West 159 2015 /2016

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.

Smith took everything we love about the standard 4D MAG Goggles and decreased the size for smaller faces to create the 4D MAG S Goggles. BirdsEye Vision technology opens up our peripherals so that w more→e can drop in with confidence. Smith's coveted ChromoPop lenses and world-class ventilation system deliver sharp optics and a fog-free fit.

Never miss a hidden side trail through the trees again with the SPY Legacy Goggle. Whether we're just taking in the view from the top of the chairlift or we're headed down a rocky trail and avoiding h more→idden hazards, the Legacy Goggle's wide field of view ensures that we can take in the full picture whenever we hit the slopes. The low-profile, spherical lenses offer a clear, non-distorted view for optimal visibility all over the mountain. Outfitted with SPY's Happy Lens Technology for boosted color contrast and UV protection, these goggles light our path down the mountain.

There are so many ways we could analyze and admire the comfortable features of the STW Double Boa Snowboard Boot, whether we're looking at its heat-moldable Intuition liner or the microfleece lining t more→hat keeps our toes warm. But to really seal the deal, thirtytwo gave the STW a makeover with a Dual BOA Fit System at the top of the boot so we can now lock in a perfect fit and control upper stability independent of each other. Definitely a win for our feet.

There are so many ways we could analyze and admire the comfortable features of the STW Double Boa Snowboard Boot, whether we're looking at its heat-moldable Intuition liner or the microfleece lining t more→hat keeps our toes warm. But to really seal the deal, thirtytwo gave the STW a makeover with a Dual BOA Fit System at the top of the boot so we can now lock in a perfect fit and control upper stability independent of each other. Definitely a win for our feet.

All-day comfort with enough control to enjoy the entire mountain. The Union Juliet is a durable all-mountain women's snowboard binding designed for beginner to intermediate snowboarders looking to pus more→h their snowboarding to the next level

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…