Every winter, Colorado snowboard brands produce a wide array of gear that caters to snowboarders around the world. Here’s some of my favorite 2018-2019 snowboard gear made and designed in Colorado.
Snowboards
Insta/Gator
DENVER, CO
One of my all-around favorite snowboards this season, this OG of Never Summer’s Shaper Series has a unique look that’s easy on the eyes, and it delivers good times in any conditions, all over the mountain.
$599 | neversummer.com
Photo courtesy of Never Summer
Japow
DENVER, CO
I don’t even get to ride powder all that often, but this might be the single board I want more than any other.
$599 | westonbackcountry.com
Photo courtesy of Weston
Snowboard Goggles
Portal
BOULDER, CO
The frameless Portal has been my go-to goggle on bluebird and mostly sunny days. Add an Automatic Plus lens to cover a wider range of light conditions.
From $159 | zealoptics.com
Photo courtesy of Zeal
Tank7
FORT COLLINS, CO
The Tank7 with the Rose React (10% – 35% VLT) serves me well on days with mostly to full cloud coverage, and I dig the low profile fit.
$179 | nativeyewear.com
Photo courtesy of Native
Snowboard Mittens
Workman’s Mitten X
DENVER, CO
I don’t mess around with cold hands. The Workman’s Mitten features 9 grams of goose down, leather palms, and a Drytec waterproof, breathable membrane. Goods for the coldest days from Denver-based CG Habitats.
$81 | cghabitats.com
Photo courtesy of CG Habitats
Face Protection
Merino Convertible Ballerclava
DENVER, CO
An absolute essential on Colorado winter missions, the Merino Ballerclava is with me at all times when I’m snowboarding, regardless of the current weather.
$30 | phunkshunwear.com
Photo courtesy of Phunkshun
Snowboard Backpack
Kamber 32
CORTEZ, CO
The Kamber 32 is designed for the backcountry, but its features also come in handy for a resort rider like myself. Classic, dialed Osprey fit, and plenty of room for gear, whether it’s backcountry essentials or your family’s extra goggles, layers, mittens, snacks, and hand warmers.
$170 | osprey.com
Photo courtesy of Osprey
Snowboard Socks
Men’s PhD® Snowboard Medium Socks
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO
I like to run a midweight sock on all but the warmest days. These socks hit all the right marks as a go-to for me all season long.
$25.95 | smartwool.com
Photo courtesy of Smartwool