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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 …

As our grom-in-training learns the importance of pizza, the Giro Chico 2. 0 Snow Goggles keep their view clear and crisp, letting them focus on their form. The ventilated frame and fog-fighting coatin more→g ensure condensation doesn't cloud their view, while the plush foam and fleece facing give them a flush and cozy fit.

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 …

Setting out for no-frills, straightforward performance, Vans crafted the 2024 Encore OG BOA Snowboard Boot to strike gold on simplicity without cutting out the tech that riders love. These laid-back a more→ll-mountain boots feature a medium flex for versatility, a BOA Fit System with Coiler for a precision fit, and an ultra-comfy liner to prioritize out-of-the-box rideability. We appreciate that they're complete with the Vans-signature Waffle sole and side stripe for classic style and iconic performance that we can trust.

Everything about the Scarpa F1 Alpine Touring Boot encourages swift skiing and skinning through the backcountry and beyond. Its Grilamid construction includes Scarpa's Carbon Core for enhanced rigidit more→y at a ridiculously low weight, and while you won't feel heavy-footed on the ascent, you'll also feel light and nimble on the descent with a moderate 95 flex. A wide last gives a roomy space for your foot stay comfy on extremely long tours, and the Intuition Pro Flex Evo liner is heat-moldable for a custom fit for even greater comfort. Scarpa updates this year's model with a Carbon Core Evo backbone that ensures a consistent 95 flex. Unlike walk modes with flimsy pins, the F1's burly latch also …

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.