As most of the resorts close their doors for the season, a few dedicated riders search far and wide for snow. Some hike up to the glaciers and some jump on planes to the southern hemisphere. This gear guide has a bunch of items to help with your search for keeping winter alive amidst the warmer weather.
ARC’TERYX
Beta Jacket
This is Arc’teryx most versatile GORE-TEX shell. Made with a durable 80D face fabric and a GORE‑TEX ePE (expanded polyethylene) membrane that’s light, strong, and PFC-free, it delivers lasting waterproof, windproof, breathable protection with a reduced carbon footprint. The C-KNIT backer adds comfort, and the low-profile StormHood adjusts with a quick pull to provide coverage and maintain lines of sight. Articulation removes restriction, and an embedded RECCO reflector can aid in search emergencies.
BURTON
4 Wheel Flight Deck 38L Travel Bag
Carry On and Go!
Checked bags get lost, and wearing the same clothes stops being funny after day three. Set yourself up for smooth air travel with the Burton 4 Wheel Flight Deck 38L Travel Bag. Carry-on approved for most airlines, this bag holds a surprisingly large amount of stuff thanks to stretch zones and a well-organized layout.
Men’s Burton [ak] Cyclic GORE‑TEX 2L Jacket
Warm and Dry No Matter the Weather!
You can count on the men’s Burton [ak] Cyclic GORE-TEX Jacket in any weather and any day of the season. Whether you’re setting a boot pack or simply braving the wind on the lift, it’s a warm, dry world inside the Cyclic. Zip up and hood up when it’s puking. Open the vents when you need to blow off steam. In bounds or out, you can count on its proven weather protection and rider focused features to keep you riding, exploring, and immersed in winter all season long.
This is high-performance, pro-grade gear for the most demanding conditions and riders.
COAL
The Canyon – Fleece 5-Panel Cap
Top off every cozy kit with the Canyon camp hat. The tactile grid fleece shell and thermal 5 panel construction with a built in flat brim are sure to lock in warmth while the moisture wicking sweatband keeps you dry . Fasten your Canyon comfortably with the adjustable shock cord and cord lock back closure.
The Provo UPF Tech 5-Panel Cap
The Provo is a high-performance tech hat, made for activities like cycling, mountain biking, running, and more. Made of a UPF 50+ rated polyester for sun protection, and with laser-cut perforations at sides, the crown is ultra-breathable and lightweight. A cushy wicking sweatband to keep you cool and mop sweat at the brow. Features a floatable EVA brim so your hat won’t get away from you in water, and adjustable shock cord and toggle back adjuster for perfect fit.
DRAGON ALLIANCE GOGGLES
Kolby LL Sunglasses
Dragon’s latest unisex style is the Koby, a lightweight, round silhouette wrapped in vibrant colors that will have you turning heads all season long. And as part of Dragon’s Upcycled Collection, the Koby is made from 100% recycled water bottles, you can solidify your commitment to our environment without sacrificing style or substance.
NFX2 Goggles
Building upon the popular NFX, Dragon continues to up the ante with the Dragon NFX2 Goggles. A slightly smaller profile better accommodates a variety of face shapes/sizes while the all-new Swiftlock Technology makes swapping lenses easier than ever – simply flip a lever and pop out the old, click in the new, and you’re ready to roll. The patented frameless technology, paired with the optically correct cylindrical lenses provides the best peripheral vision in the game, it’s like you’re not even wearing goggles! With 2 lens options straight out of the box, you’ll kick yourself for ever hesitating to pull the trigger.
GARMIN
Fēnix 8 Solar
For serious athletes and adventurers who want to push beyond their limits, this premium multisport GPS smartwatch is built to perform — with advanced strength training features, dive capability, an internal speaker and mic for voice features, a built-in LED flashlight and up to 28 days of battery life with the Power Sapphire solar charging lens.
HYDROFLASK
24 oz Lightweight Wide Mouth Trail Series™
The perfect size to grab every day, our 24 oz Lightweight Trail Series™ bottle is 25% lighter than our other 24 oz Wide Mouth bottles thanks to an innovative stainless steel design. The nice, wide opening makes for faster fill and easy drinking, while the convenient size easily stashes in a bag.
NANUK
Trail 30 Case
The NANUK Trail 30 is a rugged, mid-size adventure case built to go where you go—and thrive where others fail. Whether you’re setting up camp, launching the canoe, or off-roading into the unknown, this mobile gear vault keeps your essentials protected, organized, and always ready for action.
Equipped with rugged all-terrain wheels and a soft-grip handle, the Trail 30 hauls easily across mud, gravel, or boat docks. The ultra-durable shell is waterproof, dustproof, crushproof, and even bearproof, standing up to the toughest backcountry conditions. PowerClaw™ latches deliver a lockdown seal, while an automatic pressure valve balances pressure on flights or mountain climbs.
Crafted from eco-friendly resin and made in Canada, the Trail 30 is your all-terrain solution for bigger missions. From remote lakes to desert trails, this case is ready to roll—without compromise.
OAKLEY
Frogskin Sunglasses
In pop culture, it was a time like no other. Ronald Reagan was in the White House, The Terminator was in the box office and Run DMC was in certified gold. It was also the time when Oakley created one-of-a-kind sunglasses called Frogskins. Oakley resurrected the original tooling from the ’80s giving you a chance to own a piece of history.
Line Miner™ L Snow Goggles
The Line Miner goggle was created with the purpose of providing the ultimate in peripheral vision, with a cylindrical-style design. We were able to pull the goggle in closer to your face than ever before, allowing for incredible downward and side-to-side periphery. With a large-sized fit, Line Miner is optimized for a wide variety of faces and is engineered to fit perfectly with most helmets.
RUMPL
Coast Retro Rays
The perfect heathered blue-grey with a pop-of-color stripe, feeling like Southern California in the 70s. With a waterproof underside, this ultra-packable Everywhere Mat is the perfect crash pad for the beach, the pool or the backyard.
SMARTWOOL
Mens Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Crew
Spring skiing or summer camping? The year-round Men’s Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Long Sleeve is game for either. With our Core Spun technology, we’ve wrapped lightweight Merino around a nylon core for added durability, while still keeping the comfort of ultra-soft, responsibly-sourced Merino next to skin. We added smooth flatlock seams to help minimize chafing and offset shoulder and side seams to lie smoothly beneath pack straps. No matter the season or the activity, this base layer is made for it.
SMITH
Lowdown Metal Sunglasses
With the timeless feel of the seasoned style that inspired them, the Lowdown Metal sunglasses carry on the classic Lowdown look with a fresh, low-profile metal frame. The lightweight frames have soft adjustable silicone nose pads and rubber temples so they don’t slide down when you break a sweat. Smith ChromaPop™ polarized lenses dial up the detail and color, so you see as sharp as you look.
STANCE
Venture Wool Snow Otc Socks 2 Pack
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME ON THE MOUNTAIN WITH STANCE PERFORMANCE SNOW SOCKS.
Sporting a premium Merino Wool Blend, this over-the-calf construction combines incredible warmth with an ultra-soft feel to keep your feet feeling fresh from first chair to last.
ZEAL
HOWLAND Plant-based Rectangular Polarized Sunglasses
Welcome to the crossroads. Where fashion meets function, you’ll find Howland, and it’s always ready to hit the road for any adventure. This medium-large rectangular frame brings distinctive style with its keyhole bridge. Its spring hinges provide an incredibly comfortable fit, while its ProFlex temple tip hits keep Howland in place when things heat up. Add in the color, clarity and contrast of our Ellume Polarized lenses and our plant-based Z-Resin frames, which are made with a minimum of 45% bio-resin, and you’ve got a recipe for swagger and send.
LOOKOUT Snowboard Goggles
Zeal Optics has united its patented Rail Lock System (//RLs) and award-winning Observation Deck Technology (ODT) in the revolutionary Lookout goggle to elevate your vision and experience on the mountain. The dual sliding rail system guides, slides and locks your lens into place simply and securely, while the ODT frame’s pantoscopic tilt and low profile expand your vertical field of view by 20%, allowing you to see every inch of the line below you.
