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Burton Men’s Cyclic Jacket
This two-layer Gore shell is everything you’d expect—taped seams, removable powder skirt, articulated fit—in a vibrant package that’ll get you noticed for more than just your flawless technique.
$390; burton.com
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Marker Phoenix Helmet
The Phoenix uses pads of MAP—a polymer foam that’s not sensitive to temperature swings—at the forehead, temples, and back of the head for max protection on impact. Translation: This lid is super-safe and great-looking, too. $189; markerusa.com
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Dakine Team Mission 25L Pack
Stash everything from extra gear to your laptop—in the padded laptop sleeve,
of course—in this handsome rucksack complete with fleece-lined goggle and sunglass pockets, vertical carry straps, a padded waist belt, and adjustable chest straps.
$80; dakine.com
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Ortovox Rock’n’Wool Ski Socks
A snug calf fit, double stretch at the opening, a cushioned sole, and a reinforced heel combine to produce one of the most comfortable ski socks on the market. At 60 percent merino, they’re odor-free, to boot, which is no small feat. (See what we did there?) And the colors will add some sass to even the drabbest of days.
$35; ortovox.com
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Orage Women’s Nina Jacket
A waterproof-breathable two-ply twill combined with four-way stretch and 100-gram polyester insulation keeps you dry, comfy, and warm on the slopes from first chair to après. But you’ll look so good, you might not even care.
$350; orage.com
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Scott Mtn Free Mitt
It’s a mitt. It’s a glove. It’s...a little bit of both. Scott’s three-finger mitt keeps the digits toasty with 170-gram PrimaLoft packed inside a leather and ripstop shell. And the bulletproof Gore-Tex liner ensures that nothing’s getting through. $120; scott-sports.com