Hitting the slopes? Here’s what to bring.

There are two ways to winter: avoid it by fleeing to a climate where the only chill endured is via piña colada, or by embracing the elements. Whether you’re freestyling through the Catskills, slaloming in Colorado, or slaying a black diamond in the Dolomites, consider these must-haves for your packing list.

Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream

Maintaining moisture should always be a top priority. Seek out a sauna, sure — but do apply lotion to ward off the wrinkling and chapping of skin caused by dry, cold air. Ursa Major’s water-based moisturizer contains clean ingredients including Black Currant, Sea Buckthorn, and Calendula for a luxuriously hydrating elixir. Its formula sounds more like an Erewhon smoothie than a cream, and it’s everything to love. Rich in vitamins, it will keep you glowing as if Aspen’s winter humidity rivaled St. Barth.

$54.00 at Ursa Major

Vallon Freebirds Ski Goggles

Greens, blues, and black diamonds are like alpine red carpets. What you wear is essential to the skiing experience. But beyond those kinds of “looks,” seeing where you’re going is also critical. Vallon’s Freebirds goggles sport a minimalist design crafted in partnership with Carl Zeiss. Peripheral vision is enhanced by a spherical lens, and with 10 colors to choose from, you can be sure you’ll find a fit for your personal style. No matter your skill level on the slopes, sporting these goggles will make it appear you know what you’re doing — even if it’s a literal optical illusion.

$172.00 at Vallon

Ganni Soft Wool Balaclava

Winter requires accessories. A lot of accessories. And thus, one must be strategic when packing for a ski trip. Enter: the Ganni Soft Wool Balaclava, a brilliant textile that combines hood and scarf for both warmth and saved space. Made of certified alpaca wool sourced from responsible farmers, you’ll stay warm on your walk from the cabin to apres ski. Produced in a chic black, goes-with-everything beige, and the-party-has-arrived pink, this accessory is both functional and fun.

$185.00 at Ganni

Suffolk Insulated Waterproof Duck Boots

Stiff ski boots will only get you so far. If you plan to hit the ground running, you’re going to want traction. A solid pair of dependable, waterproof, insulated winter boots is a want and a need. Hunter’s Suffolk Duck Boots ditches laces for the ease of a slip-on so you can avoid soaking laces in those unavoidable slush puddles.

$180.00 at Hunter

Half Days Fay Midweight Merino Top

Don’t underestimate the importance of the base layer. It’s the foundation of warmth which gives you longevity on the slopes. While unseen, this layer is doing the most to retain body heat as the summit winds whip. A blend of wool and bamboo, this mock neck top by the Olympian-founded, Colorado based Half Days will keep body temperature regulated and sweat wicked away from skin. Crucial, essential, and significant feel like the right words for this one.

$115.00 at Halfdays

DryGuy Travel Dry DX Boot Dryer

Snow melts, and sometimes it does so in little puddles that pool in the toes of your ski boots. Wet feet will ruin tomorrow’s run. Ensure that you’re not slipping into glacial lakes by packing a portable boot dryer. Fitting snug inside a pair of boots, this accessory won’t hog suitcase real estate. This device has boots dry in two to five hours on 13 watts so you can return to the slopes and snowball fights renewed and warm.

$55.00 at REI

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