1. Smartwool Lightweight Collection
The merino masters’ latest base layers barely feel like you are wearing them—but they keep your temperature regulated.
$70; smartwool.com
2. FlyLow Tough Guy Glove
Ski bums delight! These no-nonsense leather gloves last longer than fancy pairs and cost a quarter of a Vail lift ticket.
$28; flylowgear.com
3. Mountain Hardwear Zeus Glove
These babies are easy to articulate yet bomber-solid thanks to, OutDry a waterproof membrane that’s part of the glove.
$95; mountainhardwear.com
4. Bolle Gravity
Meet the big-screen of goggles. Bolle designed its latest to provide a big window without sacrificing fit and lens technology.
$100–$140; bolle.com
5. Smith I/O
Light and classy, Smith’s latest are tough to fog up and offer an easy-to-operate interchangeable lens system.
$165; smithoptics.com
6. K2 Diversion
This skull bucket gives you a perfect fit thanks to a—get this—washable headliner and both active and passive venting systems.
$150; k2sports.com
