COLD-WEATHER STALWARTS FOR THE MOST INTREPID OF WINTER PURSUITS

BY AMANDA MCCOY

ABOM HEET XTREME GOGGLES
In 2012, Abom revolutionized winter sports with the launch of the world’s first active anti-fog goggles. Ten years later, the brand’s heated winter face shields have only grown more badass. The goggles feature a transparent conductive film sandwiched between two polycarbonate lenses to completely eliminate fog in seconds. Thick foam padding and a nose guard ensure a comfy fit. $225

EWOOL PRO+ HEATED VEST
When a down vest just won’t cut it, there’s this high-tech heated wonder that wraps the wearer’s entire midsection in a bath of warmth in just three seconds flat. It’s waterproof and thin enough to layer under additional winter garments, and thanks to a robust 210Wh rechargeable battery, it retains its heat all day long. There are three different heating levels, controlled by a button tucked inside the bottom of the vest. $375

PACKTALK SKI COMMUNICATOR
Stop fumbling with your cell phone through oversized gloves and keep up with your crew with this helmet-mounted communicator, crafted specifically for the slopes. Using a mesh intercom system, the Pack talk allows mountain shredders to communicate with up to 15 other skiers and boarders within a 3,000-foot range, so everyone in your group can experience the sport together. The volume automatically adjusts to speed and wind. $200

ELAN VOYAGER FOLDING SKIS
Devoted snow shredders always bring their own equipment, but traveling with skis is a cumbersome endeavor. Slovenian sporting goods powerhouse Elan dreamed up a solution: the globe’s first fully functional folding skis. The Voyager is an all-mountain ski; constructed of a titanium-reinforced laminated wood core on a carbon-reinforced plastic plate, they are agile, grippy, and slide down the mountain with ease. What makes them a cut above is the brand’s Connect technology, allowing the skis to fold down to just over three feet. Gone are the days of wasting time at the oversized luggage carousel. $1,300

EMBR WAVE PERSONAL THERMOSTAT
Wear this one the next time you’re shredding or trekking a snow-covered mountain. What looks like another fitness wearable packs a superpower hidden talent: delivering an instant warming (or cooling) sensation directly to the inside of the wrist via a thermoelectric module. The benefits travel far beyond a quick shot of hot or cold air; according to Embr, a signal then travels to the area of the brain that controls pleasure, stress, and emotion, triggering happiness and tranquility. Bonus: it also purports to improve sleep. $299

MOONBIKES X UNCRATE ELECTRIC SNOWMOBILE
Zipping through powder on a snowmobile is a quintessential winter experience, and now suave riders can do so with the swagger of James Bond thanks to this mega-sleek electric rider from Uncrate and snow bike maker Moon Bikes. This blacked-out version can reach up to 26 mph and is equipped to handle 12 inches of snow with ease. And since it weighs less than 200 pounds (when outfitted with a single battery; there’s also a dual battery option), it’s extremely lightweight and easy to transport. Starting at $9,810