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Outfitter: 2008 Freeride Boots
Gear Essentials: Stay Safe From the Cold
Smith Phenom Turbo Fan
Frigid temperatures outside and warm, moist eyes inside are responsible for foggy goggles. Most models these days have a hydrophobic coating on the lens to absorb moisture from your eyes before it condenses and breathable foam around the frame to promote passive air circulation. The
Phenom Turbo Fan has an extra feature: A tiny and quiet battery-powered fan mounted on the frame provides active ventilation when you need it.
$180; http://smithoptics.com
Boeri Siren Plus Helmet
Boeri’s lightest women’s helmet (14 oz.) now comes with a soft ponytail port, so you can keep your hair out
of your way. But it’s the stylish short brim, velvety liner and vent plug system (because when it’s cold, you
don’t want air flowing across your scalp) that make the
Siren Plus such a hot number.
$120;
boeriusa.com
Primus C&H Duo Vacuum Bottle
To maintain its core temperature, your body requires the proper levels of fluids. But winter’s cold, dry air sucks moisture from your body. Stay hydrated and warm on the slopes by sipping a hot beverage whenever you stop. The
C&H Duo Vacuum Bottle keeps liquids hot for hours, and dual mugs (on the top and bottom) make for easy sharing on the chair.
$35; http://primuscamping.com
Origo Granite Peak Titanium Watch
You can stay ahead of winter storms with the
Granite Peak Titanium Watch, which has a digital barometric pressure gauge and a weather forecasting feature. And if you ever end up in a whiteout, the digital compass will point you in the right direction.
$299; http://origowatch.com
Arc’teryx Dually Belay Jacket
Unlike goose down—which isn’t waterproof—each long, hollow strand of synthetic mono-filament inside the
Dually Belay jacket is treated with a water-resistant coating. The shell is also coated with a DWR, making the jacket waterproof while remaining lightweight, compressible and very warm.
$425; http://arteryx.com