We looked at dozens of companies and compiled a list of products that will make your skiing and snowboarding trips the best they can be.
Head Venturi 95 skis are one of the most reasonably priced, highest-quality skis. They make skiing easy and enjoyable with. Their wood core, all-terrain rocker, allow vertical sidewalls allow skiers to take slow joyrides or go hardcore extreme, whether you're in deep country snow or on groomed resort trails. You can maneuver these stable skis like nobody's business. 
Blizzard Bonafide skis are great for any mountain. Made from superior wood, metal, and the best vertical sidewalls, these skis will do what you want them to, whether it's floating along, or really digging in. www.blizzardsportusa.com
Apex MCX-14 ski boots. Ski boots can literally make or break your trip if they're not comfortable. Denny Hanson, a leader in this field, has created a Modular Chassis design which combines the stabilizing hard boot shell with a soft snowboarding boot to bring you the most amazing, most comfortable boot, warmest we've tested. Their Boa Closure System allows you to make minor adjustments easily as you go through your day. When you're taking a break, you can pop out the inner piece so they're easier to walk around in. Don't leave these off your list. www.apexskiboots.com
HD2 Camera Goggles. Capture true footage of everything you see from your eye's point of view. These great looking goggles will capture all of your memorable moments hands-free while you enjoy the view. They connect wirelessly to transfer photos and videos directly to your phone, in an instant. Great for skiing, snowboarding, skydiving, snowmobiling, and lots more!See sole review for more information. www.zealoptics.com
Burton Snowboards and Snowboarding Boots. Find your flow with a board and a pair of boots that let you take advantage of any trail in your path. A combination of responsiveness and flex will be your secret weapon. Burton's snowboards are made to last, and the graphics are awesome... some bright and colorful, others classic and simple! Our favorite board, because of its features and good looks, is Family Tree Fish Split. It's their most iconic pow board with its surfy double swallowtail, deeply tapered shape, and rocker float. Their snowboarding boots are our favorites and there are so many to choose from, depending on what your needs are. We love the Driver X and for good reason... it's the most responsive and surefooted boot in snowboarding. They will keep your feet warm while wicking away sweat, and they are so comfortable as well.
Seirus Gloves. Why have cold hands that can ruin your day out on the slopes when you can keep them comfortable and warm? These wonderful gloves have built-in heating mechanisms with three temperature settings so you're always as comfortable as you can be. 
GoPro Hero4 Silver. If you want to document your day out, there's no better way to do that than with GoPro's action cam. Relive your day, with all of it's calmness or thrills, over and over again with the Hero4 Silver. The video quality is excellent and it makes the perfect holiday gift.
Helly Hansen Supreme Jackets. For snowboarding, skiing, and all other outdoor sports, Helly Hansen has you covered. In 1877, Helly Hansen and his wife founded this company. They have contributed so many innovations, including the 3-Layer System, PVC plastic in waterproof coats, LIFA fabric for keeping skin dry and warm, original fleece insulation, and waterproof and breathable clothing for high-activity outdoor sports. Their super thin, and very light, Supreme jackets are made with a Primaloft Gold down blend, PrimaLoft Black insulation Hi-Loft in the arms, a waterproof, breathable, 4-way stretch fabric. Their airflow system has a laser-cut chest and back air vents to keep your body temperature regulated. If that wasn't enough, there are lots of interior pockets for your electronics, and a cool built-in RECCO Rescue System (in case you are in trouble). They have always been in the forefront of outdoor gear and they offer the ultimate, complete protection and performance for the worst conditions for those who demand the best. We love everything they design!
Helly Hansen HH Warm Freeze 1/2 Zip. This is the best wood base layer on the market. It combines Lifa fiber technology and a premium merino (non-itchy!) wool exterior with superior insulating and wicking properties to keep you warm and dry. We love the Wool Graphic Zip as well. Gorgeous!!!
U|R Powered Touchscreen Gloves are perfect for those who need to take their cell phones or other touchscreen devices with them on the slopes, while driving, or just outdoors in the cold weather. Whether you're listen to their music, or checking for important texts or calls, you're good to go.
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POC Receptor Bug Communication Helmet (with Beats audio). Love this helmet. It comes with built-in Beats by Dr. Dre headphones (amazing sound) but you can also attached your own, if you prefer. www.pocsports.com
POC Receptor Bug Communication Helmet (with Beats audio). Love this helmet. It comes with built-in Beats by Dr. Dre headphones (amazing sound) but you can also attached your own, if you prefer. www.pocsports.com
LifeProof Fre Phone Cases. This waterproof case will protect your phone from snow and rain, giving you peace of mind. It's thin, translucent film covers the home button to keep water and dirt out, but your fingerprint can still be rad. www.lifeproof.com