10 Ski Gear Essentials for the Slopes

No more fumbling with laces or boot straps. Black Diamond knows that dexterity is key, particularly in the backcountry, so it infused its new Super Rambla glove with a proprietary 3D patterning that reduces glove bulk for better control of your fingers while maximizing warmth for cold days. Meanwhile, a Gore-Tex insert keeps hands dry, and a gauntlet cuff and with drawcord shields against snow. ($160, blackdiamondequipment.com)