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• A look at Armada's outerwear, plus a new touring backpack featuring Avalung technology. A look at Armada's outerwear, plus a new touring backpack featuring Avalung technology.
• Look to the left for the new backcountry freeride binding from Tyrolia. Look to the left for the new backcountry freeride binding from Tyrolia.
• The inside view of Scott's new helmet technology, MIPS, which stands for multi-directional impact protection system and using a sliding low friction layer between the head and helmet liner. The inside view of Scott's new helmet technology, MIPS, which stands for multi-directional impact protection system and using a sliding low friction layer between the head and helmet liner.
• The Lange XT boot, which features ski/hike mode choice to adapt to short hikes and touring. The Lange XT boot, which features ski/hike mode choice to adapt to short hikes and touring.
• A closer look at the switch. A closer look at the switch.
• The Dynastar Cham 107 (left) and the lighter, touring version of the ski to the right. The Dynastar Cham 107 (left) and the lighter, touring version of the ski to the right.
• The Tecnica Cochise Pro, an uber-lightweight touring option that retains the full power of an alpine boot. The Tecnica Cochise Pro, an uber-lightweight touring option that retains the full power of an alpine boot.
• Marker's Duke touring binding, now wider than ever for better control when using wide skis. Marker's Duke touring binding, now wider than ever for better control when using wide skis.
• Nordica's Helldorado (the black-on-black ski) is a wild ride and includes a sheet of metal in the ski construction. Nordica's Helldorado (the black-on-black ski) is a wild ride and includes a sheet of metal in the ski construction.
• Check out Black Diamond's Carbon Megawatt (far left) and the rest of the free tour line. Check out Black Diamond's Carbon Megawatt (far left) and the rest of the free tour line.
• Big brands are branching out for 2013. Exhibit A: K2 now makes goggles. Big brands are branching out for 2013. Exhibit A: K2 now makes goggles.
• All that tech in one pair of goggles? Yes, it's the instruments for Smith Optics I/O goggle with Recon Instruments. All that tech in one pair of goggles? Yes, it's the instruments for Smith Optics I/O goggle with Recon Instruments.
• Atomic's Tracker binding, built on a low chassis for better power transfer on the down plus a touring option. Atomic's Tracker binding, built on a low chassis for better power transfer on the down plus a touring option.
• Fisher's Vacuum fit technology in action on the SIA show floor. Fisher's Vacuum fit technology in action on the SIA show floor.
• Powerhorn's apparel was turning heads at the SIA show. Powerhorn's apparel was turning heads at the SIA show.
• The demo village at Winter Park at Monday's on-snow event. The demo village at Winter Park at Monday's on-snow event.
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Pro skiers, your local shop owner, Mountain editors—they all gathered under one roof in Denver last week for the SIA Snow Show, an annual meeting of the snow sports industry. After a roller coaster ride through next year's gear, here's what stood out.

Skis
The great leap forward in ski technology is nowhere near finished. New shapes, materials, and permutations from every brand highlighted the show. One big story: a complete overhaul to the Dynastar freeride line for 2013. Called the Cham series (think Chamonix, France and big mountain skiing), waist widths range from 97mm to 127mm and each ski has a five-point silhouette with tip rocker. Elsewhere, Black Diamond's new Carbon Megawatt also turned heads. It's as fat as ever but much more tour-friendly.

 

Boots
The burly sidecountry boot category is booming, and even those companies without an AT-specific boot in their line are borrowing backcountry features like rubber soles. Tecnica's Cochise boot—featuring a hike/ski mode, three buckles, and lightweight construction—grows into a full line of sidecountry/AT boots, including a women's version and a pro model. The Lange XT debuts in 2013 with a hike/ski mechanism, rubber soles, and hike-friendly materials paired with a 98mm last and 130 flex.

 

Goggles
Smith Optics stole the spotlight with the debut of its Recon Instruments I/O goggle. A small screen on the lower right side of the goggle frame synchs with a smartphone to receive texts, scroll through music, show your location on a resort map, clock speed and other stats, and much more. If you're looking for a different take on tech, Scott's Off Grid goggle offers a patented adjustment system for customizing fit around the cheekbones.

 

Bindings
Marker's Duke, the longtime standard for freeride backcountry bindings, increases in width for 2013 to boost power transfer and better suit today's fatter skis. Three other brands introduce backcountry bindings for next season: the Salomon Guardian, the Atomic Tracker, and the Tyrolia Adrenalin.

Plus
Armada partners with Gore-Tex to offer burly outerwear with the brand's unique style. Volkl's new line of poles features fun colors and utilitarian features (think articulating baskets on backcountry poles). Looking for a low-profile POV video camera? Try Zeal Optics goggles with a built-in camera. On the snowboarding side, Jones splitboards with Karakorum carbon bindings looked ready for serious touring.  —Olivia Dwyer