Skiing is old—people have been traversing snowy ground on planks of wood for millennia. But while skiing is nothing new, that doesn’t mean your kit has to follow suit. Here's our guide to hitting the slopes in style. wired.trib.al/6YapJpe 📸: Salomon Via @WiredUK 1/12
Picture Organic BP18 Backpack
Picture Organic has created the ideal daypack with loads of practical features including a hydration system, ice axe holder, snowboard and ski carrying straps, all without being too bulky. wired.trib.al/6YapJpe 📸: Picture Organic 2/12
Salomon QST Blank
A 112mm-wide ski built to love soft snow, the QST Blank features an innovative flax-based fibre called C/FX for added power and quick turns. wired.trib.al/6YapJpe 📸: Salomon 3/12
Dahu Ecorce M120
Moon boots that can morph into ski boots? With its sturdy Grilamid plastic exoskeleton and luxurious Italian leather boot liners, this is a cleverly conceived hybrid boot that does both walking and skiing. wired.trib.al/6YapJpe 📸: Dahu 4/12
Jones Aviator 2.0
This beast of a board is designed for mountain riders who demand power, pop, and control in all conditions. wired.trib.al/hDmfvAy 📸: Jones 5/12
Decathlon Dreamscape Endzone 135
It’s the board you wish they’d had in the rental shop when you were learning. This is an exceptionally good-value kids deck for anyone between 1.45 and 1.60m who wants to tear up the piste. wired.trib.al/hDmfvAy 📸: Decathlon 6/12
Bolle V-Ryft MIPS Full Face Helmet
An aggressively styled all-in-one design from Bolle that combines excellent skull protection with the highest performance photochromic lens on the market. wired.trib.al/CRjt7xX 📸: Bolle 7/12
Ombraz Dolomite Glasses
Rarely is WIRED completely surprised by a product. These armless sunglasses, held in place by an adjustable cord made from recycled Japanese nylon, should not work, but somehow they do—brilliantly. wired.trib.al/CRjt7xX 📸: Ombraz 8/12
Bern WNTR Watts 2.0
This unisex helmet isn’t just for snow sports, once you remove the insulated ear pads it passes as the perfect BMX or skateboarding lid. And it has MIPS, safeguarding your head from rotational impacts. wired.trib.al/CRjt7xX 📸: Bern 9/12
Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Thermo80 Jacket
The Thermo80 has the double hit of two-layer Gore-Tex outer shell and PrimaLoft Bio insulation. Bio, as the name implies, is the first-ever biodegradable 100% recycled synthetic insulation. wired.trib.al/h9hgQUf 📸: Norrona 10/12
Adidas TERREX Resort 2L Insulated Bib Pant
And if you love deep powder—or just spend a disproportionate amount of time falling over in it—bib pants are a godsend. These oversized technical dungarees are comfortable, and insulated. wired.trib.al/h9hgQUf 📸: Adidas 11/12
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