Salomon Pulse 163 2016 /2017

Fit & Design: Designed for ultimate integration with Smith helmets for maximum comfort, venting, and fog-free performance Semi-rimless design Oversized cylindrical lens yields a wide field of view Dua more→l-slide strap allows for easy size adjustment Ultra-wide silicone-backed strap stays put while you’re on the move 2-layer DriWix face foam wicks away moisture for a fog-free fit Responsive Fit frame adjusts to your face for a precise, comfortable fit Available in a Low Bridge Fit for faces with a lower nose bridge and/or a wide, high cheekbone shape Weather and light conditions are always changing, but these goggles set you up for a crystal clear view through it all Vision: Cylindrical Carbonic-x le…

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 …

No one has a better appreciation of wonder than a young skier or snowboarder looking at a beautiful mountain through the Oakley Target Line S Goggles. These shades offer a compact fit for smaller face more→s, eyeglass compatibility, and a Plutonite lens that boosts contrast and color for crispy optics.

When the goods are deep in the backcountry, we pull on the Tecnica Zero G Peak Boot and get to walking. These boots are designed for lightweight setups that help us walk further than ever before. The more→carbon fiber construction keeps the weight down while the simple buckle system ensures we can keep our feet warm, comfortable, and blister-free from the first stride to the last turn.

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.

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.

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.

The Dakine Low Roller Snowboard Bag is the bag of choice for everything from a weekend trip at a nearby mountain to a week-long dream trip epic. With 360 degree padding, it comfortably holds one board more→or two boards with bindings removed, outerwear, and a removable boot bag in the main compartment. The exterior zippered accessory pocket stows essential items close at hand, keeping your entire kit secure and in one place. It's handle pairs with a rolling luggage bag, for easy one-handed towing, while heavy-duty urethane wheels glide easily through airport terminals and parking lots. The Dakine Low Roller Snowboard Bag makes for smooth travel.

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…