K2 Alpine Skiing Essential gear for resort skiing

Alpine Skis

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  Big Mountain Freeride Skis

  Big mountains are defined by steep faces, sustained vertical drops, deep and variable-condition snow, and the monster planks that we use to ski them. This is a category where novices need not apply—these big skis demand a well-seasoned pilot. If you like teary-eyed speeds, spine-compressing stomps, transcendent turns, and deep powder, then Big Mountain Freeride Skis are for you.
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  Alpine Fat Skis

  These chubby chargers might err on the side of gluttony, but don’t be fooled by their plump dimensions—today’s Alpine Fat Skis devour powder in the morning and ski confidently on the groomed trails back to the lift. If you’re looking for nimble-but-stable, ski-anything planks that won’t deep-six in powder, then giddy up on a pair of Alpine Fat skis.
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  All Mountain Carve Skis

  All Mountain Carve Skis like to ski every part of the mountain like a locomotive—hard and fast. These stiffened skis offer stability, control, and edge hold for those who like to mach down the mountain. If you’re looking for a ski that can arc fast, race-like turns anywhere on the mountain, then the All Mountain Carve Skis have your number.
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  Alpine Park and Pipe Skis

  The Park and Pipe Skis like to spend most, if not all of their time in the terrain park. While these jump-happy skis are all about backwards (switch) landings, sliding rails, and playing on man-made features in the terrain park, Park and Pipe skis are also comfortable as a playful, all-mountain alternative to your standard skis.
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Women's and Kids' Alpine Skis

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  Women's Fat Skis

  These chubby chargers might err on the side of gluttony, but don’t be fooled by their plump dimensions—today’s Alpine Fat Skis devour powder in the morning and ski confidently on the groomed trails back to the lift. If you’re looking for nimble-but-stable, ski-anything planks that won’t deep-six in powder, then giddy up on a pair of Alpine Fat skis.
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  Women's All Mountain Skis

  Our Women’s All Mountain Ski category covers the do-it-all workhorses. The All Mountain Skis float in powder in the morning, carve the groomers before lunch, recharge on the moguls, and weave the tree glades in the afternoon. If you’re looking to ski every part of the mountain, anywhere from Killington to Squaw, the Women’s All Mountain Skis are your ticket.
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  Kid's Alpine Skis - Bindings - Poles

  Kids Alpine Skis help your up-and-comer learn the basics of skiing. Ranging from beginner- to race skis, our kids ski inventory covers everyone from the first-time pizza-wedger to the aspiring competitor. Kids Ski Bindings encourage learning, control, and form, while also ensuring clean release for fall-prone beginners. Most Kids Bindings feature a DIN-rating between six and ten. Ski poles help with balance and form for beginning skiers, and they also come in handy for pushing out of deep snow and flat spots on the mountain.
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Alpine Ski Boots

Helmets and Goggles

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  Helmets

  Protection is the name of the game here. Beyond standard protection from rocks, trees, and other skiers, helmets offer venting and warmth options.
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  Kid's Ski Helmets

  Kid's Helmets cover the most important bases--warmth and safety. Head-protection-ensuring helmets offer peace of mind when you take your little guy or gal out on the slopes.
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