Helio Carbon 95 Skis by Black Diamond — An awesome backcountry ski. I find that the width is perfect for most days and the ski still handles well even though it is so light.
Rustler 9 by Blizzard — I use these as my resort skis, these skis charge. You better ski them, or they will ski you.
Vega Ski Boot by La Sportiva — My favorite all around boot, I have other boots that ski better or tour better, but I feel like the Vega has the perfect balance.
Kilo XTR by La Sportiva — I am amazed by how well these boots ski. I am used to the days of sacrificing performance for weight, but these seem to have struck the balance between the two. Quickly becoming my favorite ski boot I have ever used.
Evac 7 Shovel by Black Diamond — After 15 years of working as a ski patroller and avalanche forecaster, I have used a lot of different shovels. This one is my favorite because it is big enough to move a lot of snow, and it holds up to heavy abuse. I feel like durability is critical with my rescue gear, and this shovel is definitely durable.
BCA Float™ E2-35 Avalanche Airbag 2026 by Backcountry Access — I love having an airbag that is rechargeable and can run on AA batteries. It helps me eliminate the stress of dealing with canisters and can be deployed multiple times in the field.
