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Après & Culture
Lodge life, ski history, and gift guides for the skier whose season is a project.
The guide board is being set.
First tracks are coming. Meanwhile the gear picks and the shop are open.
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The short list — see the full ranking on the gear page.
Smith Vantage MIPS Ski Helmet
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$105.00
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The Shop
Original mountain graphics, made to order.
The first drop is on the lift.
New pieces land soon — browse the shop or join the newsletter below to catch first tracks.