MORE ALPINE ASSISTANCE

NIDECKER SUPERMATIC

Don’t let the old-school highback, straps, buckles and baseplate fool you: this is no ordinary snowboard binding. Push the lever on the side and the highback drops away, allowing you to slip your foot in with ease. Then press down and the back lifts up again, and your straps tighten over the top of your feet. £365 / snowboard-asylum.com

SALOMON QST BLANK

Built to love soft snow, these 112mm-wide skis feature a flax-based fibre called C/FX for added power and quick turns – while something called a Cork Damplifier does exactly what you’d think, with cork in the tips to absorb vibrations. The rockered and tapered tips float above deep powder, and despite the width these skis make carving easy. £720 / salomon.com

M-SUPERMOON BIO HOODIE

Here’s an excellent mid-layer hoodie offering incredible warmth without the bulk of a down jacket, all thanks to 260gsm of biodegradable Primaloft Bio fleece. The snug hood fits nicely under helmets, pockets are soft and Lycra cuffs keep your wrists warm. Team with a merino base layer and Gore-tex shell jacket for all-season comfort. £140 / artilect.studio

THE FJALL 34L BACKPACK

Built for serious adventures, this rolltop pack has an adjustable capacity – so you’re not left carrying a huge sack when you don’t need one. Dedicated attachments for both skis and snowboards mean hiking to fresh powder is as comfortable as can be expected, but you can still get into the main compartment for access to all your gear. £269 / dbjourney.com

CARV

The Carv ski boot insole brings real-time coaching and performance analysis through 72 pressure and motion sensors. As you ski, your technique is broken down into 13 live metrics – based around balance, edging, rotation and pressure – before the software gives you a score and offers tailored hints, tips and training drills to help you improve. It works.

£199 + £79/yr / getcarv.com

POC OBEX MIPS

POC makes seriously stylish high-performance gear, and we’re delighted to have our brains protected this season by a combination of ABC shell, expanded polystyrene and MIPS tech. The adjustable cradle hugs your head evenly on the inside, there are sliding vents to dump heat, and ‘chimneys’ in the front allow heat from goggles to escape through the helmet. £180 / pocsports.com