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Snow Patrol
Cool gear to keep you hot in the Sierra.
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by Nerissa Pacio
posted on January 28, 2008
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Moon Unit
Quilted and stuffed with down, Moncler’s Niblé boots are like cozy, waterproof marshmallows for your feet. $485; available at Barneys New York, 77 O’Farrell St., 415-268-3500
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Powder Fresh
When you’re up in the mountains, pick up the Mauna, the Rolls-Royce of ski jackets. Made by Kjus Skiwear (founded by Olympian downhill skier Lasse Kjus), it sports waterproof outer fabric, phone and iPod pockets, Lycra thumbholes and a removable change purse. $750; available at Squaw Valley Sport Shop, 170 N. Lake Tahoe Blvd., Tahoe City, 530-583-3356
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Mission: Possible
Tote everything you could possibly need in Dakine’s Mission snow pack, which features a vertical board carry, padded laptop and camera pockets, a deployable water-bottle holder, a contoured harness and a fleece-lined sunglass pouch. $60; available at Lombardi Sports, 1600 Jackson St., 415-771-0600
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Electric Slide
Your inner exhibitionist will jump at the chance to freestyle on Rome’s flexible Detail terrain-park snowboard, designed specifically for female riders. $340; available at Destination 1440, 1440 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, 510-526-7529, or at Rome Snow Boards.
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Blank Slate
B by Burton’s high-performance Windsor pants (with inseam vents, cargo pockets, snap-up leg lifts and ankle zippers) are proof positive that white is always right—even way past Labor Day. $180; available at SFO Snowboarding, 1630 Haight St, 415-626-1141,
or at Burton.
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Get a Grip
We dare you to do a double-black-diamond descent in a pair of Roxy Mist goggles; their double lenses are UV-protected, distortion-free, anti-fog and shatter-resistant. $80; available at Roxy at Quiksilver, 207 Powell St., 415-956-3713, or at Roxy.
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Vested Interest
This breathable, down-filled Furallure vest with detachable faux-fur hood by the North Face adds a touch of glam to a layering staple. $199; available at the North Face, 180 Post St., 415-433-3223.
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photography by (Boots): Stefanie Michejda; Others courtesy of the manufacturers
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