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A perfect bag to throw the essentials in, the K2 Cascade Boot Bag can hold the most important items and then a few extra's for any conditions you run into. Size to accommodate a very wide rane of ski and snowboard boots and different models

The Volkl Boot Pack sports a new design and holds a single pair of ski or snowboard boots. Padded shoulder straps, front stash pocket, roomy interior, carry handle. Dimensions: 16 x 13.5 x 10 in.

Some kid's bindings are almost toy-like in construction, but Rossignol didn't cut corners when they designed their SAS Junior Ski binding with an 85-mm. wide brake bar. In fact, this binding includes components that allow you to swap out the plates to fit small adult boots--a feature that a lot of parents with growing teenagers will appreciate (just be sure to let your local ski binding shop do the mounting and fit modifications, okay?) While a lot of junior bindings minimize the features, the SAS Junior is fully loaded with a split toe piece that allows for easy release in all directions, potentially minimizing the injury risks in a twisting fall. The rugged, kid-friendly design and the incremental adjustment features make the Rossignol SAS Junior a favorite among our staff members. In soft snow also you'll find that it's easy to pull up on the heel piece for simple reentry--a characteristic that other competitor bindings can't match.

Specifically configured with a wide brake bar for park planks and twin tips with waists up to 100-mm., Rossignol's SAS2 100 Wide is a prime pick for lighter advanced freestylers and freeriders who want a durably designed ski binding that fits the newest ski boots with minimal fuss. It features a split toe piece that allows for easy release in all directions, potentially minimizing the injury risks in a twisting fall. Unlike a lot of freestyle ski bindings currently on the market, the SAS2 100 Wide utilizes metal parts on all key components, so it's more durable and will probably outlast some of the cheaply-made freestyle bindings out there. This rugged design and the incremental adjustment features make the Rossignol SAS2 100 a favorite among our staff members. In soft snow you'll find that it's easy to pull up on the heel piece for simple reentry--a characteristic that other competitor bindings can't match. Whether you're pairing this binding with new twin-tips or replacing the so-called park bindings that you broke last season, Rossignol's SAS2 100 Wide is a dependable design that's tough on hardpack and easy on your wallet.

Created specifically for beginning and intermediate female skiers, Rossignol's easy-fitting Xena X6 Ski Boots emphasize comfort with enough support for mastering intermediate runs while mixing in a black diamond adventure or two. Unlike a lot of other companies that simply note anatomical differences between men and women, Rossignol employs a team of women who specifically address their products through a Feminine Intuitive Technology (F.I.T.). In the Xena X6 Ski Boot, these refinements include a women's true specific cuff, women's easy entry concept and a women's lasted liner technology. Because women's feet and lower calves are anatomically different from men's, the Xena X6 liner is lower and cut out along the back for a better fit. Extra padding along the cuff helps cushion your calves better than unisex ski boots (or boots that claim to be a woman's design, but are actually just sized smaller). The Xena boot line is the only women's boot collection that features a special upper cuff that has a backward flare--something Rossignol calls "a distinct tulip." This scalloped profile is lower than conventional women's boots so it accommodates the natural shape of your calf better than most ski boots. To make this new design work, Rossignol added a couple of innovations. The top buckle is lower on the Xena X6 boot than traditional women's ski boots so you get a better fit without any pinching at the closure. Rossignol also applied their X-shaped bi-injection cockpit design with a stiffer plastic. The two types of plastics give you a progressive flex in the boot, so the power that you transmit from your feet to your skis is more responsive than other boots where you need to "wrench" your feet to make your skis turn. Softer plastic up top along the cuff also helps you slip your feet into the plush Thermo Fit liner (that Thermo Fit liner features heat-moldable EVA foam, and it can be molded as many times as you want until you know you have the perfect fit!)

The K2 Fatty Snow Blades are designed for the intermediate / advanced recreational ski boarder but these ski blades are also a great teaching tool for aspiring carvers or a new ski alternative for the advanced ski boarder. These ski boards are designed with a wider chassis for improved flotation in soft snow, but they are narrow enough for better hard snow performance. The K2 Fatty comes with a mounted non-releasable binding that will fit a boot size up to a size 14. This binding adjusts without tools, so you can adjust your binding at will. These bindings fit all regular ski boots and hardshell snowboard and mountaineering boots. Ski board designed with a wider chassis for improved flotation in soft snow, but narrow enough for better hard snow performance. A teaching tool for aspiring carvers or a new ski alternative.

The Cascadia Gaiters by Outdoor Research are designed for hiking - backpacking - and x-c ski boots. Specifications: Avg. weight: 6.7 oz. / 190 g Features: 2-layer 70D Gore-Tex Paclite leg section Coated 8 oz. pack cloth boot section Strap and cam buckle top closure 1 in.-wide hook/loop front closure Boot lace hook and snap bottom closure Elastic bottom edge Nylon-supported rubber instep strap

MSR builds their reputation on the time-tested Denali Snowshoes - which offer high-end features at an entry-level price. They come equipped with steel traction bars for outstanding grip and accommodate tails for added flotation.Specifications: Type: Snowshoes Trail Weight: 3 lbs. 10 oz./1636 g Dimensions: 8 x 22 in./20 x 56 cmFeatures: Great Traction: Steel traction blades - crampons - and molded braking bars in deck offer outstanding grip. Versatile: 4 and 8 flotation tails (sold separately) make Denali Ascent snowshoes a 3-in-1 package - eliminating the need for multiple pairs of snowshoes. Secure Fit: Crampon extension plate eliminates heel drift - while four-strap binding provides a great fit and secure attachment to snowshoe. Easy to Use: No-hassle binding is secure and packable. Accommodates Large Boots: Enlarged boot hole allows for use of snow board and/or ski boots. Note: Denali are also available with MSRs three-section telescoping Denali III snowshoeing poles as part of the Denali Combo.

The Cold Track Pants by Patgonia are a stealth performer for the passionate Nordic skier with a preference for a loose straight leg fit and three season performance. Features: Brushed and breathable stretch-woven pants with bonded windproofgrid backed stretch-woven fabric on thighs and for cold and/or wetweather protection Internal brushed elastic waistband has adjustable drawcord Triangular gussets on the inner and outer knees and waist provideadditional stretch and mobility Two secure front zippered pockets with pocket bags that are sewn into bottom seam; offering storage without bulk Ankle zippers with a fabric gusset for adjustable fit over Nordic ski boots Zippered fly Regular fit Fabric: Body: 6.2-oz. 89% polyester - 11% spandex - 70-denier treated with Deluge DWR (durable water repellent). Knee gussets - waist gusset and ankle gussets:7-oz. 63% nylon - 23% polyester - 14% spandex

The Denali Ascent by MSR was created because demanding winter ascents require equipment as tough as you are. These lightweight - technical snowshoes offer incredible performance on ice and snow-covered landscapes.Specifications: Weight: 3 lbs. 12 oz. (1692 g) per pair Size: 8 x 22 in. (20 x 56 cm) Features: Unmatched on Steep Terrain: Televator heel lifter reduces calf fatigue - making climbing easier and more efficient. Superior Traction: Steel traction blades with saber teeth - crampons - and molded braking bars in deck provide exceptional grip. Versatile: 4 and 8 flotation tails (sold separately) make Denali Ascent snowshoes a 3-in-1 package - eliminating the need for multiple pairs of snowshoes. Secure Fit: Crampon extension plate eliminates heel drift - while four-strap binding provides a great fit and secure attachment to snowshoe. Easy to Use: No-hassle binding is secure and packable. Accommodates Large Boots: Enlarged boot hole allows for use of snowboard and/or ski boots.

The Flex-Tex Gaiters by Outdoor Research are designed for hiking - trail running - and x-c ski boots. Specifications: Avg. weight: 4.2 oz. / 119 g Features: Durable Stretch Cordura fabric 1 in.-wide hook/loop front closure Boot lace hook Snap at bottom and top Nylon instep lace provided