Tabla de contenidos para December 2016 en Powder

Powder|December 2016

IV: In Deep

SKIER: Raffaele Cusini PHOTO: Alessandro Belluscio LOCATION: Levigno, Italy I WAS A MESS ON THE FLIGHT HOME—always have been. My hair was unbelievably greasy. A patchwork of pubescent facial hair had spread across my face. I was not wearing underwear. My shirt smelled like stale beer. Like me, my shoes were frayed. You can tell a lot about someone by their shoes. An Italian man sat next to me. His boots cost more than I make in a month. I am not proud of this. The airplane landed in a whiteout. I turned on my phone. In came a barrage of texts. The skiing was, as they say, ON. It had been a blur since. I don’t know how many days and it doesn’t really matter; it’s difficult to discern…

3 min.

Powder|December 2016

I Can See Clearly Now

SMITH I/0 WITH CHROMAPOP STORM $210 VLT: 50 PERCENT ChromaPop filters light in such a way that blue, green, and red colors are vivid and clear, which in flat light means improved definition and contrast. However, the I/0s could use some innovation in its lens-swap system, which is clunky. GIRO CONTACT WITH PERSIMMON BLAZE $240 VLT: 50 PERCENT Ideal for freak storms that suddenly disrupt a blue day, the Contact’s Snapshot technology uses magnets to make swapping lenses easy and glovefriendly. Carl Zeiss makes the lenses. It comes with two, including the Persimmon Blaze low-light option (shown here) that meets the recommended range of VLTs for snow days. ELECTRIC EGX WITH LIGHT GREEN $220 VLT: 71 PERCENT The oversized lenses on the EGX, which curve horizontally but stay flat vertically,…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

MAGIC CARPET RIDE

Kent Bry was a man with a plan. Fresh out of college, at 23, the skier packed everything he owned, pointed his van toward adventure, and headed west. But the New Jersey native, who grew up skiing Killington and Mad River Glen, didn’t land in Jackson Hole, Ketchum, or Truckee. Instead, he washed up in the land of bikinis, surfers, burritos, and palm trees—Encinitas, in San Diego County. Yet, rather than swap his sticks for a surfboard, the PSIA-certified ski instructor decided to bring skiing with him. Bry is the owner, ski school director, and head of training at Adventure Ski and Snowboard School, a 30-by-20-foot ski simulator in the back parking lot of Hansen’s Surfboards, a quarter mile from the Pacific. For 35 years, the 62-year-old has introduced 25,000…

3 min.

Powder|December 2016

LATITUDES

THE SPEED LIMIT DROPS FROM 65 TO 25 MPH at the town limit of Bridgeport, California. But you wouldn’t want to be driving fast, anyway. A one-street town with a population of 575, Bridgeport marks the northern end of the Sierra Nevada’s steep eastern escarpment, where skiers are drawn to 14,000-foot summits that precipitously drop 8,000 vertical feet to vast plains. For skiers driving south from Reno or Tahoe on spring backcountry missions, Bridgeport is their first stop. “A campfire, a bottle of wine, and a guitar, and you can climb something up to 8,000 vertical feet and ski it and spend the night in the hot spring,” says Glen Poulsen, 57, a Tahoe-based skier who has been skiing lines in the High Sierra since well before he got his…

8 min.

Powder|December 2016

A Mother's Nature

I don’t remember learning to ski. My parents took me out for the first time the winter before my second birthday, determined to raise a child they hoped would share their deep love of life in the mountains. As a teenager, when classmates’ approval ratings and social calendars started to take priority, I resisted family ski trips. I looked for excuses not to ski with my mom, one of which was her very unstylish jacket. It was the jacket she wore year after year after year to be able to afford my season pass, new skis for my brother, gas for the drive to the mountain. I was either unaware or uninterested that my mother had given up so much of herself to share something with her children as brilliant…

13 min.

Powder|December 2016

bca

BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS BOULDER, CO (303) 417-1345 BACKCOUNTRYACCESS.COM @BACKCOUNTRYACCESS At Backcountry Access (BCA), snow safety is all we do. Our mission is to save lives, not just sell you products. That’s why we back up all our products with consumer education and knowledgeable customer service. We make our products reliable and easy to use under stress. But our hope is that you’ll never use any of it, except for practice. To order, see your local BCA retailer or go to https://www.backcountryaccess.com/shop. #avalanchesafety, #unepicadventures TRACKER3 TRANSCEIVER MSRP: $335.00 PRODUCT FEATURES: Weight: 7.6 oz/215 g (includes batteries, not harness) • Intuitive Interface • Three antennas • Fast LED distance/direction display—even in cold temps DESCRIPTION: Tracker’s legendary easeof-use in a tight package! The Tracker3™ has Tracker2’s renowned ease of use and instantaneous real-time display–and…

1 min.

Powder|December 2016

DAKINE

DAKINE HOOD RIVER, OR DAKINE.COM @DAKINE_SKI @DAKINE Founded in Hawaii in 1979 and located at the base of Mt. Hood in Hood River, Oregon, Dakine builds backpacks, travel bags, accessories, outerwear and clothing for people who ski, surf, skate and travel. CONTROL 2L GORE-TEX® JACKET COLORWAYS: MSRP: $380 PRODUCT FEATURES: Quick Dry Mesh and Lining System • Collar Venting System • Tethered Goggle Wipe • Bonded Seam Construction • Contoured Long Fit DESCRIPTION: The all-new Control GORE-TEX® 2L shell jacket with athlete driven, Northwest-inspired aesthetic for the perfect blend of outerwear protection and streetwear inspired style. Our new Quick Dry lining is designed to enhance breathability and control odor thanks to its polyester & bamboo charcoal fibers, while mesh lined under arm vents work to keep you cool when things…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

DRAGON ALLIANCE

SAN CLEMENTE, CA DRAGONALLIANCE.COM @DRAGONALLIANCE Dragon’s roots in the snow goggle market run deep and began by this idea: to build quality goggles that enhance performance and push the envelope on innovation in the market. We backed that up by working with the best skiers in the world and having them test our goggles in the harshest elements. Today, we have stayed true to our DNA and this year have introduced LUMALENS technology. This new lens is engineered to optimize and improve visibility in all environments by delivering enhanced color vividness, increased contrast and precise depth perception. X2s-HONE EMERALD WITH LUMALENS TECHNOLOGY MSRP: $219.99 PRODUCT FEATURES: LUMALENS Flash Blue Lens Included • MEDIUM Fit size • Swiftlock Quick Lens Change System • Armored Venting • Injection Molded Spherical Lens DESCRIPTION:…

3 min.

Powder|December 2016

GORDINI

GORDINI, USA ESSEX JUNCTION, VT GORDINI.COM @GORDINIUSA Since 1956, Gordini USA has been striving to create products to keep your body’s heat production and heat loss in perfect balance. Our team of winter sports enthusiasts based in Vermont will settle for nothing less than perfection when it comes to creating quality and functional products that combine proven natural materials with the latest in synthetic technology. The result is the best products to keep you warm and dry in the toughest conditions. DT GAUNTLET MSRP: $110 PRODUCT FEATURES: DownTek™ 700 Fill Power Water Repellent Down • Aquabloc® Waterproof Breathable Insert • Megaloft® Insulation on Palm • Gauntlet Cinch Closure • Pre-curved Construction • Palm and Thumb Reinforcement • Wrap Caps, Nose Wipe, and Leash DESCRIPTION: The DT Gauntlet’s shell features durable…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

NATIVE EYEWEAR

NATIVE EYEWEAR DENVER, CO NATIVEYEWEAR.COM @NATIVEEYEWEAR @NATIVE EYEWEAR Being Native is about staying connected to origins. This is not about reconnecting to nature. This is about having never left in the first place. This is not about fitness. This is about fully owning your human body. This is not about the environment. This is about protecting your reason to live. With both summer eyewear and our newly launched winter goggle program, Native Eyewear is an all-season outdoor experience focused eyewear brand with effortless crossover into lifestyle. Our products feature premium polarization, light filtering and eye-protecting vacuum deposited lens coatings on lightweight Earth-conscious performance and lifestyle frames. TENMILE MSRP: $129 PRODUCT FEATURES: Fluted Hypoallergenic Triple Face Foam • Enhale Nasal Nest • High Efficiency Anti-Fog • Sealed Double Cylindrical Lens •…

1 min.

Powder|December 2016

RuRoc

RUROC GLOUCESTER, UT WWW.RUROC.COM @RUROC Rurocs mission is to construct the most insane gear that enhances protection in extreme environments RG1-DX VOID MSRP: $390 PRODUCT FEATURES: Patented Anti-Fogging RAID System • Anti-Condensation Face Mask liner • Worlds first Magnetic goggles with a lens securing frame • FIS Race approved • EN1077 Class A + ASTM F2040 Certified DESCRIPTION: Protect your space. Fill the Void. When it’s you against the mountain, you need to be ready. Fill the Void. Includes Helmet, Magnetic Magloc goggle, Impact Mask, Xvisor & Action Sports Camera mount. Midnight blue finish, White MagLoc Goggle system with a Blue All Mountain MagLens. RG1-DX MAGNUM MSRP: $385 PRODUCT FEATURES: Patented Anti-Fogging RAID System • Anti-Condensation Face Mask liner • Worlds first Magnetic goggles with a lens securing frame •…

1 min.

Powder|December 2016

SPORIUBE PROTECT YOUR GEAR!

SPORTUBE AVON, CO (970) 949-4014 WWW.SPORTUBE.COM INFO@SPORTUBE.COM @SPORTUBE_WORLDWIDE Established in 1995, Sportube is the world’s #1 supplier of hard-sided travel cases for skis and snowboards. Sportube cases are proudly manufactured in the USA using high-quality raw materials and components. Lightweight, strong and durable, Sportube products are made to withstand the brutality of traveling, while simultaneously offering superior protection to your equipment. With over 20 years of experience and a passion for protection, Sportube is proud to incorporate that knowledge into our new line of premium padded boot, gear and ski bags. BOOT BAG CABIN CRUISER MSRP: $179.95 - $189.95 PRODUCT FEATURES: Separate, Padded Boot Compartment • Integrated Collapsible Pull Handle • Inline Skate Wheels • Durable, Lightweight 600D Polyester (prints) or 840D Polyester (solids) Fabric • 2563 cubic inch Capacity…

3 min.

Powder|December 2016

TURN THIS MOTHER OUT

The Who: As misty daylight creeps into the Marble Mountain Sno-Park, a soggy parade of men and women in lace, spaghetti straps, and floral print marches out of the parking lot and past the trailhead. Pack straps rub on ball gowns and A-frames loom over tiaras as the skiers awkwardly adjust their new threads like a stumbling tower of baby giraffes. This alpine walk of shame becomes a growing spectacle as climbing parties merge into one Technicolor herd, all eyes on the top of Washington’s most infamous volcano, Mount St. Helens. Somewhere in the clouds, the summit is marked by a man in a sequined jumper passing a flask of Jim Beam. Boeing engineers, university ski clubbers, Portland hipsterettes, and even a dog in a tutu rally toward the crater…

3 min.

Powder|December 2016

BETTER FOR IT

Skiing is not important. What is important is living hard, connecting with nature, avoiding routine, and being kind. Skiing happens to be a great way, maybe the best way, to do that. When I was a kid, I thought skiing was the only important thing. My friend gave me my first subscription to Powder when I was 14. I bought Skiing magazine, too, and performed the ridiculous fitness tips in the back pages in my bedroom at night: Make a grid out of masking tape and hop from square to square; do wall sits in the hallway with schoolbooks in your lap. I watched Greg Stump’s movies like some people watch reenactments of the Bible. I knew every second, every transition, every storyline and lyric by heart. When I was…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

HOW TO OWN A SKI AREA

Erik and Kristi Borge had a good life in Bozeman, Montana. He sold real estate, she taught at a middle school. They owned a Chevy Silverado and a three-bedroom house with a fenced-in backyard that was walking distance from downtown. But when Erik saw a listing for Maverick Mountain, a one-chair, 450-acre ski area in Montana’s Pioneer Mountains, he was easily persuaded to give up the comforts of Bozeman to live the dream, even though he had never skied Maverick before. His wife took more convincing, but not much. “I never thought it was possible, to be honest,” says Erik. Though both are lifelong skiers, neither Erik, 30, nor Kristi, 28, knew the first thing about ski resort operations—not the permitting, the pointof-sales systems, the vulnerability to weather, the mechanics…

4 min.

Powder|December 2016

‘TIS THE SEASON!

If she’s not my girlfriend, do I have to hang out with her parents when they come skiing for the holidays? —ANTHONY, BIG SKY Oh, Tony... Tony, Tony, Tony. You might not think she’s your girlfriend, but if she wants you to meet her parents, she definitely thinks you’re her boyfriend. You have two options: 1) Let her down gently, and then when she takes someone else home from the New Year’s party you’re both at to get back at you, understand that it’s your fault and try not to be a little bitch about it. Or 2) Put on a clean shirt, brush your hair, smile placidly through the dinner her family wants to treat you to and try not to talk about politics or the plans you don’t…

3 min.

Powder|December 2016

Forward

WHEN MARIA VARGAS, 33, moved to Jackson, Wyoming, 14 years ago, skiing was the last thing on her mind. Born in Mexico and raised in St. Anthony, Idaho, she simply intended to work and bring up a family. She took on various service jobs before landing an assistant manager position with the local hospital. Though surrounded by mountains, Vargas, who became a U.S. citizen five years ago, never thought about skiing. It wasn’t part of her world. Then one day at school, her son heard about a way he might be able to go skiing, like so many of his classmates. It was called the Doug Coombs Foundation. Vargas didn’t know who Doug Coombs was, but she looked into it, and discovered he was a famous skier who died and…

11 min.

Powder|December 2016

SHELTERED

TAKE A DRIVE THROUGH any ski town, and chances are you’ll find a lot of dark houses. Fancy homes where nobody lives, million dollar crash pads where the lights shine just a few times a year. Stroll through the Ski Trail Mobile Home Community in Mammoth Lakes, California, a rare neighborhood where you can buy a home in a mountain town—granted it’s a 1,200-square-foot doublewide trailer—for an affordable $60,000. The streets stir with activity. Christmas lights twinkle on snow-covered porches; fat skis rest on truck tailgates; and kids congregate with candy-colored plastic sleds. Aaron Shober, 24, and his girlfriend, Ally Hoffman, 25, live here on a cozy block lined with modular homes. They moved to town last winter. Hoffman got a job as a ski instructor at Mammoth Mountain, while…

15 min.

Powder|December 2016

bollé

BOLLÉ OVERLAND PARK, KS WWW.BOLLE.COM @BOLLE_EYEWEAR @FANSOFBOLLE Since the beginning, Bollé has been in the mountains. We have a unique – almost genetic – understanding of your distinct demands every time you head out into the snow. Our products come from the marriage of superior technology and fine craftsmanship, resulting in the ultimate in both comfort and protection. Bollé gear is born from a dedication to providing equipment that performs beyond all expectations in all conditions. TSAR MSRP: $129.99 PRODUCT FEATURES: Universal Fit Goggle • B-Flex Technology • Wide Field of View • Flow-Tech® venting • Triple Layer Face Foam • Forestay™ system • Double Lens • Optional Modulator Photochromic Lens • P80+ Anti-fog • Carbo-Glas® anti-scratch DESCRIPTION: Until now, no one goggle fit every face perfectly. With innovative B-Flex…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

DISSEN+

DISSENT LABS PEMBERTON, BC INFO@DISSENTLABS.COM DISSENTLABS.COM @DISSENTLABS Dis-sent: \verb\ di-‘sent \ to take an opposing view; to differ in opinion from the majority. | With a home base in the coast mountains of BC, the Dissent line is developed and tested in some of the toughest and most varied ski conditions anywhere. The Dissent ‘Pro Fit Nano Tour” sock was an industry-first as a high-performance backcountry ski-touring sock: ultra-thin, consistent locked-on fit, and all-day blister prevention made these a must-have for both bootfitters and backcountry skiers. The low-profile padded socks share a similar DNA, and have earned a vast loyal following. Comfortable, boot-fitting perfection. @dissentlabs // #dissentlabs // #criticalcomfort SKI G FX COMPRESSION DL-WOOL MSRP: $47 PRODUCT FEATURES: Dissent Merino-wool design unaffected by moisture • All-day consistent Dissent fit and…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

GIRO

GIRO SPORT DESIGN SANTA CRUZ, CA WWW.GIRO.COM @GIROSNOW GIRO SPORT DESIGN: Founded in Santa Cruz, California in 1985, Giro Sport Design develops new ideas to enhance the ride. Since creating the first lightweight, high-performance helmets for cycling and snowsports, we have maintained a strong focus on products that enhance the feeling of freedom and independence that riding brings to life. As the leader in the design, fit and engineering of products that complement the body. Giro is the first choice of riders worldwide. Learn more at giro.com/thegirostory RANGE MIPS HELMET WITH CONTACT GOGGLE HELMET MSRP: $250 PRODUCT FEATURES: CONFORM Fit Technology ■ MIPS - Multi-Directional Impact Protection System • Articulating Hard Shell Construction ■ Thermostat Control Adjustable Venting • POV Camera Mount Included • FidlockR Magnetic Buckle Closure GOGGLE MSRP:…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

Julbo

JULBO EYEWEAR WILLISTON, VT (802) 651-0833 WWW.JULBO.COM In the early 1800’s, mineral hunters were falling into crevasses and nearly burning out their eyes on glaciers, all for elusive shiny crystals. Fast forward to 1888 and in comes Julbo, a newly-founded eyewear manufacturer filling an essential void by crafting the first glacier glasses. Today, over 125 years laters, Julbo is still manufacturing specialty eyewear and goggles, and has to widest range of photochromic performance lenses available on the market. So leave the extra lenses at home and believe in our photochromic lens technology. Welcome to the Julbo Family. AEROSPACE MSRP: $230 PRODUCT FEATURES: Guaranteed Anti-fogging System • Photochromic Lenses • Extra-Large Frame • Helmet Compatible DESCRIPTION: The Aerospace is the first Photochromic, anti-fogging goggle with a proprietary SuperFlow System that enables…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

OAKLEY

OAKLEY FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (9490 951-0991 WWW.OAKLEY.COM/HELMETS @OAKLEY The only line we blur is between form and function. Fall 2016 offers new milestones in the technology expected from Oakley. Our goggles, helmets and apparel bridge the gap between style and performance because our athletes simply would not have it any other way. From the mountain to the ocean, from the racetrack to single track, we offer genuine innovation that raises the bar of performance so that athletes can do the same. MOD 5 HELMET MSRP: $200 PRODUCT FEATURES: Modular Brim System (MBS) • Boa Fit System • Hybrid Shell Construction • Goggle and Helmet Integrated Venting System • No Pressure Ear Cup • Fidlock® magnetic buckle closure DESCRIPTION: Goggle and helmet pairing is key to comfort and performance on the…

1 min.

Powder|December 2016

SHERED

SHRED NEW BOSTON, NH (603) 943-7937 WWW.SHREDOPTICS.COM @SHREDOPTICS SHRED designs, produces, and distributes technologically advanced high-end helmets and eyewear. Our mission is to un-limit an athlete’s pursuit of fun through our technological advances in engineering with an unparalleled dedication to innovation, performance and safety. The brand is based around our love of riding the mountains. We all push the boundaries in search of freedom. Our products are the brainchild of the athletes using them, and are produced with materials of the highest quality. We make the products of our dreams, with passion, love and knowhow. SIMPLIFY – BLACKOUT MSRP: $199.99 PRODUCT FEATURES: SHRED-WIDE Expanded Field of View • NODISTORTION™ Crystal Clear VIsion Technology • CARVED CYLINDRICAL DOUBLE LENS • 1-2-3 SHRED REPLACEMENT SYSTEM • Bonus Lens Included DESCRIPTION: Medium to…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

Transpack

TRANSPACK HARTSDALE, NY (914) 472-8080 WWW.TRANSPACK.NET Transpack's moto - "Save Your Energy for the Slopes" - is in sync with it's mission to design the best functional, rugged and unique bags and packs for skiers. Whether a seasoned pro, a local ski bum or an enthusiast enjoying a day at the mountain, Transpack can get your gear to the mountain in comfort and style. COMPETITION PRO MSRP: $200 PRODUCT FEATURES: Jumbo sized ballistic nylon backpack ■ Isosceles Storage System • Stow-away compartment for shoulder straps and waist belt DESCRIPTION: Extra large backpack for the extreme competitor. Featuring the Isosceles Storage System designed to carry boots and helmet, this pack can also hold tons of additional gear such as shin guards, pads, armor, tools, as well as anything else needed to…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

SKIING: For Your Pleasure

WHEN WEIRDOES FOUNDED Powder in 1972, the hedonism of powder skiing and freely shredding was a tiny glint of what we now take for granted. To remain upright and turning, let alone catching any air, was about as rad as you could get back then. In 1972, mere powder skiing was something elite, esoteric, ephemeral. Fast forward to 2016, and skiers—a lot of skiers—are doing mind-bending things, hurtling down huge mountains and spinning through the air as if the sport had been turbo-charged, nitrous-injected, and then snorted a huge rail of pure crystal meth. And people are getting jaded about it. All the gnarly lines, the crazy tricks, the pillows-nspines… it’s too much. The pursuit of radness just blurs together into one big sparkly smear of Stoke & Shred. For…

3 min.

Powder|December 2016

The Farmer

AGE: 33 LOCATION: Aspen/Paonia, Colorado ROOTS: Born and raised in Carbondale, near Aspen, Willie Volckhausen spent much of his youth celebrating atop ski-racing podiums. After one year of collegiate racing, he dropped out and began coaching at the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, where he’s been the master of positivity for 13 years. “His greatest attribute is his embodiment of the spirit of skiing,” says childhood friend and Aspen ski-bum figurehead Pat Sewell. “He has this uncanny ability to foster a love of the sport in all his young athletes, which is so much more important than simply creating fast skiers.” Three summers ago, Volckhausen partnered with his dad, Phil, to develop an abandoned plot of land in Paonia into an organic hemp and vegetable farm. In the winter,…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

THE BOYS’ CLUB

In 2015, Gus Kenworthy came out as gay, an announcement proclaimed on the cover of ESPN The Magazine. He is the first openly gay professional freeskier and one of just a few LGBTQ professional skiers in history. The few others’ stories might not be as familiar: Swedish alpine skier Anja Paerson, who came out as a lesbian in 2012 shortly after retiring from her racing career; and transgender and intersex downhill skier Erik Schinegger, whose professional career ended when he transitioned to live as a man. In the long and lauded history of downhill skiing, we know of just three professional LGBTQ athletes. Why? Kenworthy, who won a silver medal in slopestyle at the 2014 Olympics, received a generally positive response from the ski community, professional women skiers continue to…

5 min.

Powder|December 2016

the POWDER bar

The Bobbie Burns Rum, Absinthe, Orange Peels, Sagebrush, Psilocybin The Glen Plake GÉnÉpi, crushed ice, motor oil The Jeremy Nobis Tequila, lemon, lightning bolts The Lindsey Vonn Champagne, protein powder, alligator tears The Brad Holmes PBR, Monster Energy, Salt The Ingrid Backstrom Rainier Tallboy, kitten, shot of Beam The Cody Townsend Vodka, cranberry, triple sec, beach foam The Rachael Burks Whiskey, a punch to the face, cherry garnish The Tanner Hall Bong water The Bode Miller GoldschlÄger, melted eagle butter The Ian McIntosh Whiskey, Ginger, human blood The Kelly Sildaru Kool-Aid, Jelly Bellies, vanilla ice cream The Chris Davenport Vodka, coffee, glacier ice, pine needles The Shane McConkey Jack Daniels, hippo farts The Angel Collinson Watermelon vodka, sunshine, owl turds, rocks ACTUAL DRINKS WE DON’T RECOMMEND: The Smoker’s Cough—Jäger and…

1 min.

Powder|December 2016

AWAKENING

The sun hasn’t yet made it over the dusty city skyline, but human friction offsets the morning chill as businessmen, students, and errand-runners ebb and flow to the singsong commands drifting from the concrete rafters of the Beijing subway station. Three stops down Line 13, a ski bus waits to shuttle groups of giggling teenagers to Nanshan Ski, the closest ski resort to China’s capital city. On this platform, I’m struggling to find breathing room amid a city of 21 million. The hydraulic door pops and I throw my skis into a pod of suits and hospital masks. The stampede follows, and as I hear the doors ding closed behind me, I’m swallowed into a humid mass of crumpled morning newspapers and sour sweat. Caustic overhead lights amplify a sense…

19 min.

Powder|December 2016

anon

ANON OPTICS BURLINGTON, VT WWW.ANONOPTICS.COM @ANONOPTICS anon.® is the industry leader in elevated performance and aesthetics. We provide optimal vision and comfort for every winter weather condition and fuse it with the latest in stylistic embellishment technologies. From progressive design concepts to technical executions, we ensure every anon. product meets the demands of the most elite riders in the world. PRIME MSRP: $219.95 PRODUCT FEATURES: MIPS System - Multidirectional Impact Protection System • ICEdot Emergency ID Service • Active Ventilation with 23 Total Vents • Hybrid 50/50 Shell Construction • Fidlock® Snap Helmet Buckle DESCRIPTION: The men’s anon. Prime helmet features the In-shell 360° Boa® Fit System for easy, on-the-go fit adjustment with the turn of a dial. The MIPS (Multidirectional Impact Protection System) offers advanced protection against angled impacts,…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

cep

CEP COMPRESSION WHITSETT, NC CEPCOMPRESSION.COM @CEPCOMPRESSION CEP COMPRESSION USA Over 60 years of research and development go into every CEP product. Backed by the German based compression and medical device company “medi, gmbh,” CEP uses the science behind medical compression to help athletes maximize performance and recovery. Medi has led the compression industry with german based design, research, and manufacturing. CEP Compression is used and trusted by doctors and top athletes worldwide. ULTRALIGHT SKI SOCK MSRP: $55 PRODUCT FEATURES: Ultralight yarns elevate overall boot fit • Progressive compression improves circulation • Warmer feet • All day comfort DESCRIPTION: The CEP Ultralight Ski Sock is the ultimate high performance ski sock. These socks are built with high-end synthetic fibers and medical tuned graduated compression that will elevate overall boot fit and…

1 min.

Powder|December 2016

DOUBLE DIAMOND JEWELRY

OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA DOUBLEDIAMONDJEWELRY.COM @DDJEWELRY_SQUAW @DOUBLE DIAMOND JEWELRY From the heart of Squaw Valley, Double Diamond Jewelry was founded 19 years ago by Janet and Mark Brady. Passionate skiers one early powder morning while catching “Fresh Tracks™” with her boys and husband Janet noticed the stunning design her boys turns carved into the snow. Janet was immediately inspired to create her one-of-a-kind “Fresh Tracks” collection. The perfect jewelry for every skier and rider! Available in pendants, cuffs, earrings, tie tacks and cufflinks! Visit Double Diamond Jewelry at the Resort at Squaw Creek or online to see their signature collection of “Tahoe Snowflakes™” and more of their unique jewelry! FRESH TRACKS™ DIAMOND PENDANT MSRP: $750 PRODUCT FEATURES: 14K White Gold & Diamond pendant featuring .20 carats of brilliant round diamonds pave…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

GoPro

GOPRO SAN MATEO, CA GOPRO.COM @GOPRO GoPro makes the world’s most versatile cameras. HERO5 BLACK MSRP: $399.99 PRODUCT FEATURES: 4K Video + 12MP Photo • Rugged + Waterproof Design • 2-Inch Touch Display • Voice Control • Advanced Video Stabilization DESCRIPTION: Share immersive 4K perspectives that make you feel like you’re there. HERO5 Black is waterproof, with a touch display, pro-quality capture, voice control and GPS. Directly upload footage to your GoPro Plus cloud account for easy access on any device. Your life as you’ve never seen it—HERO5 Black. SEEKER MSRP: $169.99 PRODUCT FEATURES: Versatile 16L Storage • Customizable GoPro Storage • Integrated Chest Mount • Adjustable Shoulder Mount • Over-the-Shoulder System DESCRIPTION: Seeker, the hydration-compatible, weather-resistant sportpack, provides 16L of space for your personal gear plus compartments for up…

1 min.

Powder|December 2016

Marmot

MARMOT ROHNERT PARK, CA 888-357-3262 MARMOT.COM Marmot is an award-winning, globally distributed brand of high-performance, technical clothing, apparel and equipment. Since 1974, Marmot products have been worn by climbers, skiers, mountaineers and adventurers world-wide. Marmot works with professional mountain guides, world-class athletes and expeditions— pushing the limits of product innovation and technology—pioneering what is possible in the most extreme environments on earth. For more information about Marmot please visit www.marmot.com LE MEIJE JACKET COLORWAYS: MSRP: $550 PRODUCT FEATURES:·100% Seam Taped · Helmet Compatible Hood · RECCO Avalanche Rescue Reflector · Chest Pocket with Water-Resistant Zipper · Mesh Goggle Pocket DESCRIPTION: This bold and rugged ski shell is tuned for big mountain performance. Imagined from the wild and off-piste ski-terrain of the French Alps, the cutting-edge look and performance of the…

1 min.

Powder|December 2016

Pret

PRET PARK CITY, UT WWW.PRETHELMETS.COM @PRETHELMETS Pret launched six years ago with the goal of producing high-performance helmets that emphasize ventilation, lightweight, comfort and custom fit. We develop gear that reflects our demand for performance and innovation, our love of the outdoors and the people who share our passion. We constantly develop our exclusive technologies and create new ones to extract the highest performance from our helmets. Pret helmets are hand assembled to exacting standards. We are proud to be a small Park City, Utah based company. CIRQUE X COLORWAYS: MSRP: $270 PRODUCT FEATURES: New VTT 4 Adjustable Ventilation • MIPS® & RECCO® Technologies • ACT Carbon Plate Technology DESCRIPTION: New for 16/17 a new development for ultimate in ventilation control combines VTT4 with the latest ACT to take durability…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

SMITH

SMITH PORTLAND, OR SMITHOPTICS.COM @SMITHOPTICS #SEEMOREDETAIL #CHROMAPOP Originating from Sun Valley, Idaho, Smith was founded in 1965 with the invention of the first snow goggle featuring a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam. With 50 years of innovation and design experience, Smith is widely known today as an industry leader that pioneers advanced eyewear and helmets that incorporate dynamic technologies, optimized performance and clean styling to fuel fun beyond walls. Smith seeks to power thrilling experiences in snow, surf, bike, fish and peak performance outdoor adventures with a comprehensive collection that exudes modern style and vibrant personality. To Smith, the experience is everything. Introducing ChromaPop™ OUR NEW LENS INNOVATION CHROMAPOP™ STORM Tuned to bring the most out of an environment when the storm moves in and the lights go…

2 min.

Powder|December 2016

ASTIS

@EDDIEBAUER EDDIE BAUER CALLIE MSRP: $195 PRODUCT FEATURES: Warm • Breathable • Waterproof • Durable • Made in the USA DESCRIPTION: The Callie mittens are hand-sewn from black high-quality leather with beadwork on the gauntlet and lined with Polartec® Thermal Pro® High Loft. Astis developed a suede leather, injected with silicone during the tanning process for further waterproofing, that is also durable yet retains great dexterity. BROWN LEATHER FACEMASK MSRP: $45 PRODUCT FEATURES: Warm • Breathable • Waterproof • Durable • Made in the USA DESCRIPTION: Call it a facemask, call it a bandanna, call it a neckwarmer, call it whatever you would like. But, call it warm and soft! Made from silicon injected waterproof leather and Polartec® Thermal Pro® High Loft insulation. This facemask will certainly protect you against…

1 min.

Powder|December 2016

NEW STAR

BEFORE THE 2016 X GAMES WOMEN’S SLOPESTYLE COMPETITION, ESPN’s Alyssa Roenigk interviewed a nervous, reserved Kelly Sildaru. The 14-year-old Estonian, who had won the Dew Tour contest one month before, wondered whether she’d be able to clear the big jumps—she weighs less than 100 pounds—and noted shifting weather conditions. But Sildaru won the event with her first run, which included a 900 mute off the initial jump. “I was blown away,” says Roenigk. “There’s a preternatural confidence when she’s on her skis. The helmet goes on and the goggles go on and there’s a little superhero cape.” When Sildaru skis, the perpetual awkwardness of being a shy teenager in the international spotlight vanishes. She skis with precision and composure, with an eye for technical runs that appeal to judges and…

3 min.

Powder|December 2016

Posthole

Scoop the Poop I found “No Dogs Allowed” (45.1) by Heather Hansman interesting. No doubt ski edges and connective tissue injuries are a concern. However, Hansman left out one important benefit to skiing with dogs: A plastic bag full of warm, steaming poo serves as a great hand-warmer, although admittedly one with a short lifespan. Marty Grabijas MOUNT BAKER, WA You’re a sick man, Marty. Try keeping warm with the Elevation jacket and Elevate pant from Helly Hansen instead. —Ed. WRITE THE BEST LETTER AND WIN GEAR! Each month, Powder and a sponsor will hook up the reader who writes the best letter to the editor. If your letter is chosen, contact us at powder@powder.com. WRITING TO Powder: Powder welcomes reader comments, social media sharing, letters to the editor, and…

5 min.

Powder|December 2016

Fun Things to Do on the Chairlift

1. Talk: As in, face to face, to the person next to you. 2. Acrobatics: Scare the crap out of some tourist. 3. Practice your aim: Scrape snow off your topsheet onto the skiers below. 4. Snack time: Pocket burrito, pocket bacon, pocket pupusa, pocket beer. 5. Tell dirty jokes: What’s the difference between a chickpea and a garbanzo bean? 6. Take it off: Throw your underwear on a tree. 7. Makeout: Don’t deny it, skiing is sexy. 8. Rollies: Puff-puff-pass.…

1 min.