Gear for downhill skiing

Ski pack feeling a little light? Looks like it’s time to take inventory and make sure you’re prepared for the season ahead. Whether you’re a new skier tackling your first green runs or a thrill-seeking freeski fanatic, your gear kit could always benefit from some new key additions. Check out our selection of downhill skiing gear to take your setup to the next level.

Don’t skimp on essentials

Our ski touring checklist goes in-depth on the snow gear you’ll want to have handy in the backcountry, but if that seems a little intense for your wintertime plans (i.e. you intend on mostly skiing groomed runs), we’ll lay out the important stuff here.

• **Downhill skis: ** This is the big one. Here’s our handy guide to choosing downhill skis if you need a little help.

• Ski and snowboard helmets and goggles: Also essential. Pro tip — choose a helmet with MIPS technology to stay shielded from rotational forces on impact.

• Downhill ski boots and ski bindings: These will keep your feet warm, comfy and firmly glued to your skis. All good things.

• Downhill ski poles and baskets: With a good grip, a trusty set of ski poles will help you keep your balance and propel your way downhill.

And there you have it — a downhill skiing toolkit to keep you happy on the hill all season long.