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Columbia's moisture-wicking Omni-Dry Mountain Tech Thermal Baselayer. ($60; columbia.com)
Few's acrylic Moa Hunter Sweater, for the bold. ($54; few.co.nz)
Aigle's lightweight Polartec recycled-fleece Walker Track Jacket. ($105; aigleusa.com
Obermeyer's insulated Tungsten Jacket is tricked out with everything from an iPod-compatible interior pocket to a removable powder skirt. ($290; obermeyer.com)
Aigle's Oxney Pants look like wool but are actually water-resistant polyester. ($150 )
Scott's waterproof Tundra Glove has a stash pocket on the back of both, a goggle wipe on one. ($65; scottusa.com)
At 88mm underfoot, Elan's all-mountain 888 Ski was a tester favorite last yearand remains the most versatile ski in their line. ($1,050; elanskis.com)
Thanks to the hydrophobic foam on the frame, Adidas's ID2 Goggles retain less moisture around the lenses, so they're nearly impossible to fog up. ($150; shopadidas.com)
Oakley's 100 percent wool Deco Beanie. ($24; oakley.com).
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Helly Hansen's Iceberg Hoodie has moisture-wicking polypropylene on the inside, merino wool on the outside. ($85; hellyhansen.com)
Line Ski's Logo Pattern Hoodie is 100 percent cotton. ($75; lineskis.com)
The ski-specific Sidewall Jacket from Patagonia has a powder skirt, tons of pockets, a helmet-compatible hood
you get the picture. ($275; patagonia.com)
Oakley's waterproof and lightly insulated 10th Mountain Gloves are perfect for mild days. ($55; oakley.com)
Too blue for you?Red's Theory Helmet comes in four additional, more subdued colors.($120; redprotection.com)
The spherical lenses on Bollé's Fathom Goggles have a scratchproof coating, and the strap hinges pivot, making for a perfect seal, even over a helmet. ($89; bolle.com)