Surefoot Custom Ski Boot

The Surefoot Custom Ski Boot combines an ability-specific shell, heater-integrated custom liner, and custom orthotic to deliver the most comfortable, best-performing ski boot on the market. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert, Surefoot has the right boot for you. www.surefoot.com

Insole Scan

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When you arrive at a Surefoot store, you will be greeted by a Surefoot technician who will perform an initial scan of your feet. Using a proprietary foot scanner, their process will measure your foot in 538 places with pressure-sensitive rubber pegs, producing a three-dimensional topographical map of the bottom of your foot. Data from this map is sent electronically to an insole fabrication machine.

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Assessment + Fabrication

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After scanning your feet, the Surefoot technician will do a thorough evaluation of your skiing history, athletic ability, physical build, and future goals. He or she will use the information you provide, along with your computer-generated measurements, to select the best boot for you. Then, using your personal computer-generated measurements, insoles are molded out of raw ethyl vinyl acetate blanks on a three-axis CAD-CAM milling machine. The insole is sealed with a non-slip Surefoot fabric and trimmed to match your precise size.

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Flylow Men’s Lab Coat

Meticulously designed for climbing and skiing in harsh, variable conditions, the Flylow Men’s Lab Coat boasts a three-layer, eVent DV Expedition fabric with 30K waterproofing that doesn’t sacrifice breathability. With underarm vents, waterproof zippers, articulated sleeves and easy-access pockets even while wearing a backpack, the Lab Coat is an ideal lightweight backcountry shell that ensures your focus is on the slope, not your gear. www.flylowgear.com

Waterproof Breathability

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“Made with eVent DV Expedition fabric, it boasts a 30k waterproof rating while retaining an air permeable level of breathability. The three-layer fabric repels snow and sleet but allows moisture and sweat to escape, so you don’t overheat on the go.” flylowgear.com

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Smart Details

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“Smart features like waterproof zippers, ample underarm vents, articulated sleeves for mobility, and pockets easily accessible while wearing a backpack make this a lightweight, packable hardshell built for the backcountry.” flylowgear.com

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RUX 70L

Designed to boost the flow and freedom of your adventures, the RUX 70L is a compressible, weatherproof gear management solution with a wide rigid opening for easy access, a secure, stowable lid, modular straps for easy carry, and a component-based design for a wide variety of outdoor adventures. www.rux.life

Homegrown Innovation

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Founded on the west coast of BC in 2019 by industrial designer Tony Richardson and entrepreneurs Andre Charland and Jamie Bond, RUX was born out of a desire to unlock a more agile lifestyle by freeing up more time, space and energy. The RUX mission is to make space for the good life by creating the most agile and sustainable systems for people to manage and move their gear.

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Kitten-Saving Gear Solution

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“Every time somebody packs their outdoor gear into a lidless shopping bag to get from the garage to the trailhead, a kitten dies. True story. Just like a little piece of Andre dies every time his friends or family shove gear into cheap totes… or he can’t find his gear shoved deep into a duffel bag or storage bin… or the bins don’t fit in the damn truck… or any number of other choke points getting between him and a good time in the mountains….” –”Birth of RUX & the (Almost) Last Kitten”, www.rux.life/blogs

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Arc’teryx Rush SK Backpack

Organized, comfortable, durable, the Arc’teryx Rush SK Backpack (available in 32L or 42L) is your pack for extended, ambitious tours. The Rush provides weather protection and intuitive organization, with a dedicated pocket to keep avalanche tools right at hand and the spacious roll-top main compartment to store your day’s kit. Helmet carries externally, and a lid pocket stashes goggles and small essentials. Built for alpine conditions. www.arcteryx.com

Arcteryx Rush SK 32 Backpack U Tatsu A Carry F21 — Photo: Arc’teryx

Tough, Weatherproof Construction

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High-tenacity nylon and Advanced Composite Construction ripstop combine for focused durability and weather protection, critical seams are taped, and zippers are WaterTight.

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Snowsports Focus

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The Rush SK is made for skiers/snowboarders in the backcountry, with high-performance materials and specific snowsports features for efficient protection, layering and movement in mountain conditions.

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Prior Phalanx Snowboard

The result of seven years of R&D, the Prior Phalanx snowboard merges their famed Khyber freeride nose and Wildcard freestyle tail to create the perfect freestyle-in-the-backcountry tool. The twin flex and centered stance also makes it the ultimate freestyle powder board. A key addition to any quiver. www.priorsnow.com

Balance + Responsiveness

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“A true twin stance (0cm stance offset) combined with a tapered overall shape means that the Phalanx can handle anything you throw at it. From heavy pillow lines to switch landings, the balance and responsiveness of the Phalanx is second to none. If you are after a board that excels in deep snow, pillow lines and technical tricks, then look no further.” priorsnow.com

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All-Mountain, Powder + Park Riding

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For freestyle riders looking to take their tricks to natural landings and deep snow. The hybrid camber provides flotation and predictability in powder and silky smooth transitions edge-to-edge with excellent edge control. 2-4mm of traditional camber underfoot provides energy from turn to turn.

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Wildhorn Highline MIPS Snow Helmet

Wildhorn has updated its helmet line with the Highline, which boasts all the features and protection of big-brand lids at a more competitive price (129.99 USD). The Highline offers MIPS for maximum rotational impact protection (especially against oblique or angled collisions). The chinstrap is a dream to adjust (even while wearing gloves) with its magnetic Fidlocks. The audio-compatible ear pads are plush and warm, as is the Xstatic helmet interior (with XT2 anti-odor technology to boot). The vents open and close with Wildhorn’s easy VNT system and the fit is adjustable with their intuitive FTA dial system. www.wildhornoutfitters.com

Wildhorn Highline helmet Main clean stealth — Photo: Wildhorn

Snow-Helmet Value

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With light weight, sleek style, lots of fine-tuning adjustment options for comfort—plus ASTM 2040 and EN 1077 safety certification—Wildhorn’s Highline is all the helmet you need, for less.

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Customized Ventilation

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The ability to open or close the vents depending on your output and/or the conditions is a revelation. You simply push or pull the small glove-friendly lever on the central upper back vent.

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