10 Ski Gear Essentials for the Slopes

Marmot’s Freerider has just about everything you need in ski pants: two-layer Gore-Tex fabric to keep you dry, several seam-taped pockets for stashing your goods, and leg vents to cool you down when things heat up. Plus, articulated knees make sure you have enough room for unrestricted movements on snow, and a zip-in gasket lets you zip your pants to your jacket to keep snow away from your skin on that tough ride. ($395, marmot.com)