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

Colorado Gear 2019 - Never Summer Insta/Gator

Insta/Gator

Never Summer

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

Colorado Gear 2019 - Weston Japow

Japow

Weston

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

Colorado Gear 2019 - Zeal Portal Goggle

Portal

Zeal

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

Colorado Gear 2019 - Native Tank7 Goggle

Tank7

Native

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

Colorado Snowboard gear 2019 - CG Habitats Workman's Mitt X

Workman’s Mitten X

CG Habitats

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

Phunkshun Merino Wool Convertible Ballerclava

Merino Convertible Ballerclava

Phunkshun

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

Colorado Winter Gear 2019 - Osprey Kamber 32 Backpack

Kamber 32

Osprey

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

Colorado Snowboard Gear 2019 - Smartwool Men's PhD Snowboard Medium Socks

Men’s PhD® Snowboard Medium Socks

Smartwool

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