DOPE FOR THE SLOPES
Hit the hills with our edit of winter’s best ski gear. We can’t guarantee you’ll look like a pro doing a snow-plough, but at least you’ll turn a few après-ski heads
Give last year’s kit the boot with our roundup of this season’s smartest ski gear
01/ ICE CREAM
Nothing screams newbie louder than chapped lips. This altitude-ready SPF 50 sunblock and lip salve will save you from sneery ‘all the gear, no idea’ jibes. Lifesystems Mountain Sun Cream Stick £7.50 basecampgear.co.uk
05/ CRASH CAM
There’s little point catching air if you can’t post your exploits online. This Giro helmet has an integrated Gopro mount, so you can work on your stunt choreography safely. Giro Range Helmet £ 220 surfdome.com
02/ MODERN REBOOT
Rental shop ski boots can cramp anyone’s style. Memory-fit tech means this boot’s interior moulds to your foot, while the lightweight shell delivers stability and power transmission. Atomic Hawx Ultra 130 £370 snow traxstore.co.uk
06/ BREEZE BLOCK
Forget sacrificing practicality for ease of movement – this coat’s Gore-tex shell will keep you toasty while still remaining lightweight. Patagonia Untracked Jacket £420 facewest.co.uk
07/ NO SWEAT
A base layer that handles the slopes and keeps you stylish for après-ski. This UA offering comes with four-way stretch fabric to keep you flowing free. Under Armour Baselayer £45 surfdome.com
03/ WEATHER WATCH
Knowing which way to turn off-piste is a must. The Ambit3 has five-second GPS accuracy, as well as weather and activity tracking functions. Call it your portable mountain guide. Suunto Ambit3 Peak GPS Multisport £ 234 outdoorgb.com
08/ 50 SHADES
First time on the slopes? Worry about your technique, not dodging kids. These goggles ensure clear vision in all conditions with multiple lenses. Adidas Eyewear Progressor Pro Pack £ 155 rxsport.co.uk
04/ EASY RIDER
Rossignol revamped its all-mountain skis with a new core construction and reduced ‘nose flap’ at speed. So whether you’re cruising resort runs or navigating deep powder, you’ll feel in full control. Rossignol Soul 7 HD £485 freeze proshop.com
09/ BACK TO BASICS
This low-profile protection won’t compromise your manoeuvrability or comfort, and it could save you a fortune on unsought hospital bills. Demon Shield Spine Guard £40 absolute-snow.co.uk