Hemispheres Magazine

On the Double
Skis, poles and gloves to make your day on the mountain twice as nice

1 If you’re gonna go big — backcountry, steep-faced, mountains-of-powder big — you’re gonna want Fischer Watea 101 skis. They feature powder hulls and rocker technology, which puts more of your skis in contact with the snow when you initiate a turn. Plus, the art makes the tips look snow-covered. Consider that a plea to the weather gods. $850 / www.fischersports.com

2 Skiers who get all Gertrude Stein about poles (a pole is a pole is a pole), take note: K2’s Lockjaw Carbon/Carbon poles are lightweight, can measure slope angle and snow depth, have a comfortable curved handle and are adjustable even when you’re wearing gloves. $180 / www.k2skis.com

3 When it comes to skiing, newer is always better … except when it isn’t. Hestra has been crafting triple-layer insulated, goat leather gloves since 1936, and they still offer unmatched warmth and comfort. When it comes to cold weather, you can always trust the Swedes. $155 / www.hestragloves.com

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