The North Face's polyester Windstopper Hybrid Tights have a fleece interior that breathes and keeps you cozy. $125; thenorthface.com

Buttery soft, the stretch-polyester-and-spandex Saucony Primo Long-Sleeve Shirt fits snugly and wicks away moisture. $42; saucony.com

Nike's brushed-fleece Cold Weather Long-Sleeve Hoody might be a midlayer, but it blocks wind like an outer layer. $70; nike.com

Shield yourself from wind, snow, or drizzle with Patagonia's lighter-than-air Traverse Jacket. $100; patagonia.com

Mountain Hardwear's Polartec fleece Women's Heavyweight Power Stretch Gloves have grippy panels on the palms for less chafing on nordic-ski days. $30; mountainhardwear.com

Listen to your new coach: Suunto's t4c Watch features personalized training programs and a heart-rate monitor. $239; suunto.com

Outdoor Research's Fleecy Hat has a secret: The back seam hides a zippered stash pocket for a key or money. $19; outdoorresearch.com

Oakley's first women-specific sport sunglasses, the Enduring Pace have water- and oil-repelling lenses. $175; oakleywomen.com