10 Ski Gear Essentials for the Slopes

Whether you’re on the slope or enjoying aprés ski beers at the resort, a good pair of sunglasses is key. No need to get too fancy, though. Keep it simple and stylish with Smith’s Lockwood, a comfortable but sporty set of polarized carbonic lenses that are highly impact resistant. Tapered lenses also ensure zero distortion, so your vision is precise when it matters. ($119, smithoptics.com)