Nidecker Score 166 XL 2015 /2016

From lazy laps to hard charges, the SPY+ Marauder SE Goggles illuminate every dip, bump, and drop on our line, all while keeping the fringe of our vision clear with their frameless design and ultra-wi more→de lens. The slighter build and plush foam allow for a flush fit against our smaller face, and the bonus lens lets us keep up with conditions when shredding bell to bell.

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 …

Taking the Fall Line refers to taking the most directly downhill path down the mountain, which is why the Oakley Fall Line XM Prizm Goggles will be the perfect addition to your hard-charging runs down more→steep cruisers. Their Prizm lens technology enhances both contrast visual clarity to help you identify changes in snow conditions so you can react to them faster when you're sailing down the slopes. Their wide, cylindrical lens gives you a large field of vision for better downhill safety, while anti-fog coating ensures that you won't have to deal with cloudy vision when you're working hard. With a flexible frame and moisture-wicking face-foam these goggles will sit comfortably on your face, and …

With a plush fit and feel, thirtytwo's 2024 Shifty Snowboard Boot boasts a Comfort liner that's lined with micro-fleece for a cozy-warm feel without irritation. This liner is comprised of Intuition fo more→am for an adaptive, heat-moldable fit that wraps our feet in heavenly comfort. The Shifty is finished with an internal lacing system that tightens over the liner to eliminate heel lift, as well as an impact-absorbing STI Evolution Foam outsole for plentiful grip across icy parking lots and sidewalks.

The Limelight Step On Snowboard Boot is optimal for all-mountain shredding, thanks to a versatile and responsive medium-stiff flex and Burton's convenience-maximizing Step On technology. Sure, years o more→f snowboarding under our belts help us look like pros from the terrain park to our secret powder stashes, but without the need to strap in, we feel like we could get paid for our on-mountain moves. Burton makes these already amazing boots even better with the BOA Fit System effortlessly locking in our feet and adjusting the fit as needed.

Back for another year, this iteration of the Scarpa Maestrale Alpine Touring Boot offers more uphill speed than ever before, yet it maintains the backcountry control it is known for. The uphill speed more→is created by the Pebax Rnew shell with carbon reinforcement in the lower boot and the 61° range of motion provided by the burly walk mode lever. On the downhill, the 110 flex allows us to drive our skis with minimal energy loss, the Pro Flex Touring liner molds to our feet to lock our heels in place, and the 16° of forward lean creates a traditional alpine stance that we can trust in spicy situations.

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.