Freedom is just another word for no snow left untouched. In the Volcom Women's Free Insulated Jacket you'll move about the mountain as though you owned the place. V-Science fabric and low-loft insulation give you unrestricted range of motion with weather protection and warmth. Chic styling and low-loft insulation keeps the ultra-puffy look off your body and cucumber slices will take care of your puffy eyes if you're heading out for dawn patrol.Waterproof breathable fabric and fully taped seams are put together in this slim-fitting jacket. Go hard in snow or sun knowing water won't be the Achilles heel to your touring: precipitation short of a tsunami won't touch you and body moisture makes a beeline for the outside so you don't end up a shivery sweaty mess when you stop for lunch. Low-loft insulation deftly slips into the jacket for long-lasting warmth without giving you a profile that makes your boarding buddies think of s'mores.Backcountry boarding means you're humping to hills and face shots. When the sun is out and you're working hard the underarm vents give you the ability to jettison hot air and let in a little bit of cool air so your hot bod doesn't overheat. The powder skirt protects you from pesky snow dust and also provides the place to attach Volcom pants. With the jacket-to-pant interface you can be a vision in Volcom from head to toe. Super Suede in front of your chin protects your face from unsightly chafing and the V-Science 2-way cuff system lets you leave your mittens on top or tucked in.
Salomon's Active 8 Skate Boots are an ideal choice if you're a dedicated skate skier looking to compete but want a little comfort to go with your speed. The breathable softshell uppers keep your feet from overheating while providing protection from water in a variety of snow conditions. The 102mm last is just a hair wider than Salomon's S-Lab series to give your feet a little room to swell move and flex while still giving you the precise fit and strong foothold you need to be competitive. The SNS Pilot 2 Equipe outsole is lightweight with a supple flex. This combined with the wider last makes the Active 8 ideal for long training days at the track. The Supportive Energyzer Cuff provides extra lateral support while reducing the amount of muscle necessary to return the skis between strides.
The Big Agnes Shoestring SL 22 Degree Synthetic Sleeping Bag handles chilly wet weather while you car camp or backpack. This three-season mummy bag features Pinnaco Core synthetic insulation in a traditional design--insulation on both the top and bottom of the bag.
Belaying your climbing partner in the cold can be miserable unless you have the Black Diamond Men's Stance Belay Insulated Hooded Jacket on. With 80g PrimaLoft One insulation in the body and 60g under your arms and at the sides you stay warm even if this jacket gets wet. Its Pertex shell is incredibly durable for such a lightweight jacket and Black Diamond added a DWR coating for water resistance that you'll appreciate when unexpected drizzle happens on your multipitch endeavors. You can compress this jacket down and pack it when the wall warms up.The Stance features an adjustable hood that either cinches tightly over your helmet or across your head if you go helmet-less on those rocky ledges. Stretch gusset cuffs softly seal out any cold fronts and a drawcord at the hem retains all that wonderful warmth. An oversized chest pocket leaves plenty of space for your headlamp lip balm and gloves. And a media pocket inside the jacket lets you listen to music while you relax with your partner on a portaledge.
Sometimes being able to ride the perfect line requires some reconnaissance on your part. Sure we'd like to jump into the pow point the chute and carve our freeriding cursive into the open bowl. But in the untamed backcountry it can be a waiting game. The DC Recon Pant was developed by athletes who know that good things come to those who wait. Sturdy fabric and generous 15K-rated waterproofing are demanded by the likes of Devun Walsh and Iikka Backstrom to keep them dry in the backcountry while they line up all the right pieces to get the shot. The 15K-rated fabric repels moisture and is stretchy for freedom of movement when hiking and riding and fully taped seams prevent moisture from seeping throughout the day. Cross- ventilation mesh-lined vents on the inseam and outseam promote maximum airflow to keep you cool on the trek to the top and the brushed mesh lining adds warmth when you want it and improves breathability when you need it. Boot gaiters with lace hooks keep snow from getting in your boots when you're breaking trail and Shant Control pull tabs lift your cuffs up so you don't rip them up when you're walking back to the truck.
All-day touring and ice climbing have their demands on the body especially when weather isn't cooperating so be prepared for peak-bagging and route-navigating with the Patagonia Alpine Guide Pant. Built with Polartec Power Shield four-way-stretch fabric the Alpine Guide Pant accommodates a full range of motion on acrobatic ascents that have you pushing your typical limits of flexibility.