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Whether you're searching for powder bowls or the elusive snow goose, this gear will help you know the unknown. 
Justin Fantl | Prop Styling by Laurie Raab
1. Neff Vladimir Beanie | $36
If it's good enough for Siberian prison camps, it's good for any tromp through the snow. The Vladimir has faux-fur lining, an adjustable visor, and those iconic Russian earflaps. Don't forget the wodka.
2. Helly Hansen HH Dry Revolution Base Layers | $115
This supersoft synthetic base layer not only feels great against the skin but works overtime to keep you dry. The open weave expels excess heat, and the hydrophobic fabric pulls sweat away from your body.
3. Deuter Free-rider Pro 30 Backpack | $160
With options for lashing skis, snowshoes, or snowboards to its exterior and a wealth of internal configurations, Deuter's pack is a top-shelf schlepper. The hydration sleeve holds a 3-liter reservoir, and an SOS flap provides instructions in case of emergency.
4. Easton Mountain Products Artica Backcountry Snowshoes | $260
The articulated frame on these aluminum drift devils lets the left and right rails move independently, making it easier to walk on uneven ground. When the terrain gets gnarly, built-in crampons and cleats keep you striding, not sliding.
5. Leatherman Hail + Style PS | $40
Every winter wanderer needs a solid multitool. But this do-it-all rig from Leatherman has a few snowboard- specific extras—including such essentials as a bottle opener and a loop for stashing your earbuds.
6. Black Diamond Cayenne Electric Gloves | $400
No more numb nubbins. These heated gauntlets sport three settings to keep your digits from freezing while you're out in the cold. USB-chargeable lithium-polymer batteries crank out up to 10 hours of toastiness, enough time for you to get lost and found.
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