1- Mismatched poles. All needed is same length. Match them up in the
FREE single pole bin set up at the end of the season, late spring at the mtn and walk away w/ a free set. I can't remember the last time I actually bought Alpine poles! Keep the grips you like and put them on the new free poles. Boiling the end of the pole in water for a few min and grips pop off easily. Cut long poles to length w/ a Dremel. If the grip holes are too lg.... duct tape solves that with minimal weight added to the mix.
2- Wrist warmers w/ a zipper pocket. Place a hand warmer in the zippered pocket and it warms the blood for toasty hands:
3- For music we use Chips by outdoor tech. No need to take off your mittens for music and phone control. Manage the sound quality w/ your Phone Equalizer and no foam between the ear and speaker.
4- For the 50+ yo crew we use Clear lenses in our goggles for much better visibility on dark, stormy days and in the woods (East Coast)
5- New tech protection gear on hard-pack and ice. It's articulated, super light and easy to use. Protects all the vitals. I have the SlyTech back and tailbone protector. I usually forget I have it on.
6- Hotronics or Thermics for no more cold feet and don't have to worry about washing your $300 heated socks every night. Have the shop install the "Clips" on the battery and a long enough cord to allow a front mount on your boot strap under your pant cuff, so your battery stays warmer and you never bang your battery.
NEVER EVER mount them on either side or the backs of your boot. Also learned from
@Philpug make sure the heating element disk is not covered w/ any material and directly contacts the bottom of your sock. Maximizes heat transfer.
7- No scrape ski wax method I learned from
@Philpug No mess, no fuss.... Happy Wife!
8 - Removable Tongue boots ONLY for BC. Tongue removal for uphill travel was a
TOTAL GAMECHANGER (Dalbello Lupo AX are what Wifey and I use)
9- Armband ID holder for ski pass. Easy peasy.
10- Zardoz Base Boost puck for wet spring skiing - no more lurching your knees when hitting wet snow/water spots. Just glide across em. Puck is in your
pocket if you need to wipe on more.
11 - I'll stop there... Too many more to list!!! LOL