SPLITBOARD GEAR

BOUNDARY BREAKER

Weston’s Backwoods offers traditional camber underfoot, which bites into slippery skintracks and firm descents alike. A broad, rockered nose and mid-wide waist foster float on powder days, while the deep sidecut bestows agility amid tight trees. Forgiving enough for the first-time splitter and a faithful tool for the aspiring alpinist, this cult classic sells out year after year. $899; westonbackcountry.com

SLOPE SUPPORT

Aluminum poles are more affordable and durable than their carbon counterparts, and Black Diamond’s Traverse 3 can take a backcountry beating (and still weigh under 300 grams). Grip extensions are handy on cross-slope slogs, and the telescoping design with quick-flipping locks makes these packable three-piece poles well-suited for splitboarding. $120; blackdiamondequipment.com