When it’s steep and deep on the back side, strap on this mountain-crushing outfit.
1. Igneous Skis Dreamweaver
The Igneous workshop in Jackson, Wyoming, custom designs its big-mountain skis for each rider’s style and builds them by hand with the ultimate materials: high-energy maple and white ash cores, sintered graphite bases for speed, and rock-proof Kevlar. All you need is a heli-lift to the peak. | $1,600
2. Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 Boots
These slippers put the stiff action and snow-feel of a 130-flex racing boot in an incredibly light package—an ideal mix of power and agility for ripping lines off-piste. With Atomic’s Memory Fit tech, the ski shop can mold them to hug your feet like a comfy pair of socks. | $700
3. Pow Royal Gore-Tex Glove
Gloves this warm usually have the dexterity of a catcher’s mitt, but these ski-patrol favorites are different. Layers of Gore-Tex and Thinsulate inside keep the bulk down, while the goatskin-and-nylon shell provides toughness and pliancy. There’s even a soft panel for wiping your runny nose. | $100
4. Giro Zone MIPS Helmet
Giro’s sleek freeride helmet combines a hard-shell dome and lighter molded materials below, giving you added protection without added weight. Use the rear dial to shape it snugly to your noggin. An easy-to-use slider lets you open or close air vents on the fly. Look cool, stay cool. | $200
5. Oakley Line Miner Goggle
Backcountry pow on a bluebird day? Oh yeah. But you better be able to see where you’re going. The Line Miner’s cylindrical profile delivers awesome peripheral vision, so you can carve that glade with confidence. Pair it with a heated Prizm Inferno lens (shown) to keep your windshield fog-free. | $250
