The Best New Snow Sports Gear of January 2024

Winter finally made its appearance this month after keeping us (impatiently) waiting, but the best-in-class snowboarding and skiing gear of winter 2023-2024 has been on a steady roll. The colder months bring quiet and peace, but also innovation and adventure, and this season has proven to be no different.

Products in the Guide

Whether you’re sliding sideways or ski touring, the list below has something for everyone. Redesigned women’s snow apparel, dynamite ski bindings and elevated packs are just the beginning. Here’s the gear that caught our editors’ eyes this January.

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Arc’teryx Sentinel Relaxed Kit

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Women’s snow apparel is notoriously difficult to get right — and consequently, many women on the slopes are uncomfortable in their poor-fitting gear. Arc’teryx’s new Relaxed Sentinel Kit was designed to address the problem head on. After three years of R&D, it’s finally here.

The straighter, more modern fit in the torso removes traditional hourglass shaping and allows for flexibility and breathing room, proving performance and comfort don’t have to be mutually exclusive. (If you’re interested in testing out the full Relaxed Sentinel Kit, here are the matching pants.)

Faction x Eileen Gu Skis

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This winter, Faction released its new, limited-edition Faction x Eileen Gu Signature Series Skis. Featuring unique “Big Cat” artwork designed in collaboration with Gu, the Studio 0 Gu ($699) and Prodigy 1 Gu ($549) were designed to showcase the strength and fluidity the pro skier displayed while winning gold in both the Big Air and Halfpipe at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The Prodigy 1 Gu (shown) is a rockered directional twin constructed from a poplar/ash core and recycled materials and shaped for a balance of downhill speed and freestyle playfulness.

West Slope Pro-180X Chest Pack

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Updated for 2024, this funky snow sports chestpack we tested a few years ago now features a hydration sleeve and can turn your phone into an action cam. The Pro-180X is only 15 ounces, yet packs in six liters of storage, and the new integrated front-facing phone pocket makes capturing video a breeze (assuming you are on skis; snowboarders know chest cams work kinda lousy for them due to where the sport often requires your torso to face.)

Pit Viper Proform Goggle

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Pit Viper released a slew of goggles aimed at beginner, intermediate and pro-level riders, and the Proform stands out from the pack. Designed as a premium goggle for experienced riders, the Proform combines Pit Viper’s unmistakable aesthetic with two anti-fog dual-layer lenses, UVA and UVB protection, a proprietary magnetic lens swap system and full-frame venting for warmer days.

Snow Peak TDS Niobium Concept 3

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The latest collaboration from Snow Peak and New Balance’s Tokyo Design Studio launched in early January, and it’s certainly an eye-catching release. The TDS Niobium Concept 3 is a two-part snow boot designed so that the inner boot can be removed from the outer boot and worn as an indoor shoe. The dual-boot features New Balance’s ROLLBAR arch support, a Vibram outsole, a waterproof and breathable shell on the upper and Primaloft insulation to keep your toesies toasty.

Blackcrows Ghost Resort Dorsa 27 X-Pac Backpack

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This month Blackcrows released its latest engaging short film, Ghost Resorts Chapter 3: Japan, and with it, the Ghost Resort Limited Edition Capsule. Many of the items featured are already sold out, but you can still nab this 27-liter pack designed to be as ergonomic, lightweight and durable as a skier could want. Built with bombproof X-Pac fabric and designed with Blackcrows founder Bruno Compagnet, the Dorsa is available in black and white and ready for your next adventure.

Dynafit Ridge Binding

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Dynafit calls the Ridge “the culmination of 40 years spent crafting the most innovative pin bindings in the world” and if that doesn’t sell these touring bindings to you, I’m not sure what will. Although the Ridge won’t get a full release until winter 2024-2025, a limited-edition version is available now; at only 410 grams, it combines the performance and safety of a freeride binding with the speed of a mountaineering binding.

Aether Altitude Snow Shell 2.0

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Back in stock just in time for winter 2024, the Altitude Snow Shell is constructed from a 3-layer Schoeller c_change shell, which allows the jacket to adapt its level of heat retention and breathability dependent on the present conditions. The Altitude is stretchy, seam-sealed, waterproof and light enough for a variety of climates.

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