Salomon Super 8 166 2023 /2024

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.

When we are shredding in the backcountry on pow days, our vision is everything. The SPY+ Marauder Elite Goggles provide us with an uncompromising, distortion-free vision all day long. SPY+'s Toric len more→s gives us a cylindrical lens that blocks out all UV rays, has an anti-fog coating, and gives us super clear vision that increases contrast and enhances colors. The Deadbolt system combines with the magnetic lens change system to provide a super secure lens fitment that locks our lenses into place yet makes it super easy to change the lenses when we want to. These goggles fit medium to large-size faces and have a large elastic strap to fit around our helmets.

With fun looks and a wide field of vision, the Giro Buster Goggle is perfect for young skiers and riders in ski school and beyond. This goggle is designed for a comfortable fit with a wide variety of more→helmets, so they’ll be able to focus on progressing their skills on the hill rather than constantly adjusting their goggles.

The Vans Hi-Standard OG Snowboard Boot brings the street style we love to the mountain with its classic Vans design and comfortable fit. They feature a medium flex that provides both support and play, more→making it ideal for stomping tricks in the park and ripping down groomers alike. We like the traditional lacing system for providing us with the ability to tighten or loosen certain areas for optimal riding comfort, and we also like the comfort and flex the V1 UltraCush Liner brings.

thirtytwo's Shifty BOA Snowboard Boot is a classic for beginning riders and those who prefer a more easy-going flex. With the Comfort fit liner, easy-to-control stiffness, and even easier-to-manage BO more→A Fit System, we're locked in and ready for a day full of park and powder.

From morning warmups at the Nordic Track to a weekend skiing to a backcountry yurt, the Escape Outpath booth is built to get it done. It combines a warm layer of Thinsulate insulation to keep you warm more→, while SensiFit construction wraps your foot for a supportive fit all day.

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 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.