Whether you’re hitting the Northern Michigan ski resorts with two skis or one board, you’ll look and perform great with these hats, jackets, goggles and gear.
Dress Like A Skier
This season, longer jackets in vibrant colors, patterned shirts and solid pants express the free-ride look, as clothing manufacturers are now designing apparel that can be worn by both the skier and snowboarder. Our model (and Traverse graphic designer Eleanor Krautmann) went shopping—here’s the ski outfit she pulled together.
Hat
Orage in Heather, $35
Goggles
Anon Realm Smile in Purple, $120
Mittens
Orage Lilia, $60
Skis
Roxy, with binding, $429
Helmet
R.E.D. in White, $100
Ski Jacket
Orage Betty, $250
Ski Pants
Lole in White, $200
Ski Boots
Salomon Charm 7 in White Pearl, $299
Dress Like a Boarder
The 2009/2010 snowboard season is all about layers and loud colors. Designers are also moving toward stylish, fashion-influenced cuts. Bright pants, plaid shirts and layering vests show versatility that’s fun and wearable. We turned our other model, Traverse editorial intern Renee Rudzewizc, loose in racks of boarder-wear. Here’s what she picked out.
Hat
Coal The Rosalita flap beanie in Violet, $35
Goggles
Smith Phenom, $130
Gloves
Burton Profile, $44
Snowboard
Burton, without binding, $469.95
Helmet
R.E.D. in Aqua, $100
Vest
Burton Style Puffy Vest in Red, $99
Shirt
Volcom Stones Throw Hydro Zip Fleece, $58
Snow Pants
Volcom Carbon Pant, $100
Snow Snowboard Boots
Burton Mint in Pink, Brown and White, $139
Gear and clothes courtesy of Boyne Country Sports 101 E. Front St., Traverse City 231-941-1999 boynecountrysports.com.
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