Give the Gift of Adventure This Season
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Blizzard Rustler 9 Ski ($750)
If you're looking to gift your loved one a hard-charging ski that can handle any conditions, look no further than this year's rehauled Blizzard Rustler 9. With a new core construction of two Titanal strips that run along both edges of the ski, the Rustler 9 is super stable at high speeds, but still delivers tons of energy on the bumps and side hits.
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Yes Pyzel Snowboard ($600)
Have an intermediate rider in your life looking for an approachable all-mountain board? We knew we had to test the new collaboration between Yes and John Pyzel, the legendary surfboard shaper to John John Florence, and we were not disappointed. With a killer top sheet, a poppy platform, and excellent edge grip, the rider in your life will love this board as a daily driver.
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Fischer Transalp Carbon Pro Ski Boot ($899)
We love the Transalp Carbon Pro's stiff construction because of the confidence it inspires at full speed. Plus, it only weighs 1,145 grams per boot. So if someone in your life is looking to score serious lines in big backcountry terrain this season, do them a favor and get them this boot.
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Columbia Arch Rock Double Wall Elite Hooded Jacket ($200)
Wherever adventure takes you this winter, the Arch Rock is the perfect nimble, lightweight jacket. From front country trails close to home to mountain summits, its thoughtful design will allow you to enjoy the outdoors in next-level comfort and style. Plus, Columbia's Omni-Heat Infinity liner provides unmatched warmth so you can stay out longer than ever.
Skida Snow Tour Neck Gator ($24) with Alpine Headband ($24)
These pieces combined provide the ultimate mix of warmth and moisture management for frigid, sweat-producing winter activities. We wore them while nordic skiing, and found the headband was the perfect width to cover our ears, while the neck gator didn't get us too toasty during long skis. Skida's incredible range of fun patterns is sure to put a smile on your loved one's face this holiday season.
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Snow Tour Gaiter Alpine Headband
Retrospec Drifter Plus Snowshoes ($100)
Give the gift of a peaceful winter hike this season. The easy-on bindings, impressive traction, and low price tag on the Drifter Plus snowshoes made them one of our favorite picks this season. Our testers especially loved how simple they were to put on and take back off again without sitting down.
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Dragon RVX Mag OTG Goggles ($290)
Thanks to Dragon's intuitive magnetic changing system, the protective lens on the RVX Mag OTG is exceptionally easy to swap out. The best part, however, is the Goldilocks fit on these goggles--they're not too big or too small, and the frameless construction gives a young, urban vibe that we liked.
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Patagonia Workwear Tool Bag ($129)
Give the gift of utility this holiday season. With ten different-sized pockets and strong enough to carry 40 pounds, the Patagonia Workwear Tool Bag is large enough to fit everything you could need--tools, extra clothes, laptops, lunch, and so on. For those who need some extra help keeping their around-the-house tools organized, this bag is a great bet.
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Picture Komit.Tr Pack ($160)
Maybe the best feature on Picture's Komit.TR pack is the waterproof zip pouch at the very bottom--because it was separate from the main compartment, we were able to keep our wet gear, like skins and crampons, away from our dry items. Its 210 denier ripstop nylon and polyurethane coating make this pack super durable, great if your loved one will be going on rugged backcountry tours.
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Montec Moss Insulated Jacket ($239)
Montec has taken the Mountain West by storm in recent years--and for good reason. The Moss Insulated Jacket has the brand's notoriously cool, youthful look, and delivers on technical features, too. The light insulation kept testers warm during below-freezing days last season, while the underarm vents provided relief during long bootpacks.
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