winter - Explore Big Sky

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Gear
vintagewinter.com
A collection of Alpine Home Decor and Chalet Style Antiques
Vintage Ski Posters
$19
Ski wall sconce
$229
56 dec. 14 - 27, 2012
collectable ski sets
starting at $325
three pane ski frame
$359
any items at
VintageWinter.com
off
15%
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active: wizbang
being a long-time wizbang fan, I never thought the
product could get even better. However, this fall
new owner Kim Scurry introduced a micro-fleece
lining and ponytail compatible hats, taking wizbang to
another level of greatness. best part: the thin micro-fleece
is on the lower hat band, so the fit is still trim and the material
is highly breathable. with sizing for kids and adults and
more than 25 patterns and colors like Desert bloom and
Meteor Shower to choose from, there is something for
everyone. I use my wizbang year-round, but in winter they
are my go-to for ski touring, nordic, under my ski helmet on
extra cold days and of course, aprés. Made in the u.S., wizbang
hats and headbands are available locally at Grizzly
Outfitters, Schnee's, Northern Lights Trading Co. and
free Heel and wheel. – Megan Paulson
wizbanghats.com $28-$30
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bindings
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style: tilley tec-wool winter hat
No one will ever question your authority while you’re wearing the
Tilley Tec-wool Hat. This hand-sewn lid is comfortable, stylish
and sensible. Tuckaway ear warmers keep you warm; rain and snow
repellency keep you dry; and SPf 50 offers sun protection. Tilley’s
C_Change membrane lining reacts to changing body temperatures,
causing it to 'close' when exposed to cold air and 'open' in
response to warmth, allowing air to escape. Escape like Indyin-a-hurry
with the crushable and packable design, and
rest well knowing Tilley products are guaranteed
for life. Available in Bozeman at Bob Ward &
Sons, R.E.I., Schnee's, The Bozeman Angler
and Wholesale Sports. – Sean Weas
tilley.com $105
Big Sky Weekly
backcountry: Dynafit Radical ST
The Goldilocks of tech backcountry bindings, the Radical ST is just
right. “They’re selling like crazy hotcakes,” said Dynafit PR guru
Eric Henderson. Like the Vertical ST – which is Dynafit’s tried and
true original model – the Radical ST is super light (2 lbs., 5 oz/pair).
And like Papa bear, the Radical fT, Goldilocks has power towers,
which make it easier to step into the binding handsfree,
and gives them more lateral strength. The
Radical ST’s are lighter, however, since they
have a slightly narrower toe footprint, and
no carbon strip underfoot or brakes.
Available at Gallatin Alpine Sports
in big Sky. – E.S.
$500 dynafit.com
in-bounds: Marker jesters
Lone Mountain has every type of terrain: open bowls, tight chutes,
bumps, groomers and trees. It also dishes out every snow condition
known to man... powder, wind-buff, chalky, carvy, rocky, slidefor-life,
corn, crust, more powder. The binding I choose to keep
me attached to my sticks and tackle this terrain: the Marker Jester.
Mounted flat to my wagner custom skis, the Jesters allow
direct energy transmission from boot to binding to
ski, something I appreciate. I've never pre-released,
and the DIN is easily adjustable for
extra-sketchy conditions. The 2013
model includes a colorful white/
blue/yellow combo. – M.P.
$359 markerusa.com
Photo by Chris davis