Not too heavy, not too light, the Stio Origins Jacket is perfect for being active outside, or for simply walking around town on a brisk day.

Booker’s Bourbon is intense, but treat it responsibly and you’ll find it’s one of the better sipping whiskeys available.

Skiing in this jacket is my new favorite thing. A TNF Athlete Pick, a TGR Approved piece, and basically sold out online … a coincidence? I think not. Ladies, you’re going to want to get in on this.

Extremely Canadian is a Whistler-based company that is best known for offering specialty steep skiing clinics (combining a mix of quasi-guiding and instruction inbounds). With the growth in interest in backcountry skiing worldwide and in the Whistler environs, it seemed logical to Peter and Jill (founders and owners) to expand their offerings to extend to the backcountry. A new product they offer this year is a One-day Backcountry Clinic (see press-release for full marketing gobbledygook) for $ 199 per person.

When it comes to outerwear, looking good is only the beginning. The true value of jackets and pants lie within their ability to not only keep us warm and dry, but to actually progress our riding and enhance our experiences. 2012 was particularly generous in offering us a sweet stash of outerwear options that refuse to fail when fueling our passions. Now that we have stomped our landing in 2013, it is worth taking a look back at some of the jackets and pants that helped get us here, and promise to continue pushing us further.

Women would be lying if they said they purchased outerwear strictly based on technical allure. Sure, waterproofing and warmth can and should come into play, but if something is cute and stylish, she is more likely to buy it. This season, there are more options than ever that are both functional and on trend from slopes to street. Longer jackets and slimmer fits are all the rage, while colorful camo and animal prints can be seen everywhere. Peep these selections and choose what your 2013 style is going to be for yourself.

ne of the most impressive aspects of Snow-Chute Boot is the amount of performance jammed into such a lightweight package. The dual injection-molded EVA frame makes it easy to kick up your heels to rejoice, and The North Face Winter Grip outsole lets you land safely again without any slipping or sliding. Epitomizing everything winter boots should be, a pair of The North Face Snow-Chutes is twice as nice as anything else out there.

If you need a glove that can keep your hands warm and dry while also dishing out a mean dose of rugged durability, feel free to look elsewhere, but know that your quest will ultimately end with the Marmot Armageddon Undercuff Glove.

These feel like a pair of Dickies that you can really put some miles on and keep with you for a few seasons.

As a lady with a fairly narrow face, finding a good pair of sunglasses that actually fit and look good is hard to come by. In Smith's Chemists, I was excited to find a pair of sunglasses that not only look cool but also fit great.