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Mammut Eclipse Glove
$95; www.mammut.ch
Alpinists know that dexterity is a must-have in cold-weather climbing environments—if you can't grip the rope, you're a goner. So when it comes to finding the perfect pair of gloves for your own (lift-assisted) ascents, trust in the mountaineering experts of Mammut. Their Eclipse glove is a top-of-the-line waterproof, soft-shell hybrid with breathable and stretchable outers, calf leather palms, Gore-Tex inserts, and finger and thumb inserts that almost make this glove more like a gauntlet. Long cuffs let you yank 'em over the jacket sleeves, and quick-release toggles keep them tight yet easy to remove. In fact, the Eclipse is so drool-worthy that my pair got swiped the second day on the mountain. If only Winter Park's pro shop had carried Mammut...

Oakley Wisdom Goggles with Iridium Lens
$130; www.oakley.com
Clarity of vision is a mountain essential—it's often the difference between landing that high-octane huck or…electing to avoid the jump entirely. And within the realm of optics, Oakley continues to excel at keeping things as clear as a bluebird sky, which puts the should-I-go-for-it quandary squarely on your accelerating shoulders. Introduced last year, Wisdom goggles became an instant classic. This year, pair the goggles' expected assets—wide peripheral view; a wicking triple-layer fleece/foam lining; intake ports that keeps fog on some misty mountain top and not in your line of sight—with an iridium lens that cuts down the glare and improves contrast and you've got an assured, 100 percent rapid-descent point of view.