Many resorts opened over the weekend marking the official start of snowsports season. There is so much great new gear this holiday for the skier or snowboarder on your list that it was hard to narrow it down. Similar to our climbing gift guide, we have thrown up some of our favorite gift ideas over on our #snowgifts Pinterest board.
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Instead of squirreling away your bike, skis, boards, and other gear in the garage or basement, Grassracks offers you a unique way to not only store, but display your gear when not in use. Malvern, PA based Maholla believes your outdoor gear is a piece of artwork that deserves to be shown off, in both an eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing way.
For Fall 2013, The North Face will introduce three new insulation technologies throughout their winter…
Currently one of the most popular snowboarding brands in Korea, Urbanus Jeans is looking to break into the Western market. Manufactured by Dawn and River Co., Urbanus Jeans offers a collection of denim pants, apparel, and other accessories designed to be worn both snowboarding as well as around town.
Looking to solve the weight and ease of use problems with traditional splitboarding systems, K2 Snowboarding created their own complete set from scratch, including board, boot, crampons, and binding. In the end, the K2 Kwicker system is four pounds lighter than the current industry standard and cuts your transition time in half.
New for this season, CamelBak released the low profile Gambler pack aimed at those skiers and snowboarders who occasionally like to leave the resort and hit the sidecountry. With not much for bells and whistles, this pack is simply designed to securely carry your avalanche safety tools and keep you hydrated.