Stay stylish on the slopes with the help of Plum TV's Oliver Sharpe.
SKIING
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The Master Blaster headphones get your head right on the gondola, and the 42-20 Tide watch (on my wrist) makes sure you don’t miss the crew rendezvous. Both by Nixon. Radio Boardshop, 424 E. Cooper Ave.; nixonnow.com
If you approach Mach 1 on your morning groomer run, then it’s okay to dress like an astronaut. This one-piece wonder from Kästle proves that you have the right stuff (and makes your butt look out of this world). Performance Ski, 408 S. Hunter St.; kastle-ski.com
Ski fast and take chances in style and safety, thanks to goggles from Smith Optics. D&E Ski and Snowboard Shop, 520 E. Durant Ave.; smithoptics.com
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How you carry your skis is directly correlated to your proficiency in powder. If your technique looks like this, then you’re not ready for these allmountain sticks from Switzerland. Gorsuch, 601 E. Dean St.; heidiskis.com
Match your setup to your skill level. It’s okay if you aren’t stomping switch 1080s, but don’t show up in the season’s hottest gear from Oakley. Radio Boardshop, 424 E. Cooper Ave.; oakley.com
Those laps on the Magic Carpet can get chilly. Stay warm with a mid-layer from SmartWool. Incline Ski Shop, 555 E. Durant Ave.; smartwool.com
SNOWBOARDING
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If you aren’t blessed with a knit-crazed Mom like me, try a beanie from Free Time Goods. Puffball optional. The Ute Mountaineer, 308 S. Mill St.; freetimegoods.com
Don’t let the name fool you— this getup from Analog Clothing is as advanced as it gets. Radio Boardshop, 424 E. Cooper Ave.; analogclothing.com
Sorels get you to the slopes in style. Aspen Sports, 408 E. Cooper Ave.; sorel.com
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The “gaper gap” is among the greatest sins committed in Colorado. Moncler goggles are sexy enough; no reason to show any skin between them and your helmet. 432 E. Hyman Ave.; moncler.com
The inlaid wood Power Ply on the Wasteland Dominator from Arbor is almost too pretty a top sheet to mount. This is art that carves! But get yourself some bindings, ding-dong. Radio Boardshop, 424 E. Cooper Ave.; arborcollective.com
Growing up on the East Coast, I saw a lot of Levi’s and lumberjack plaid on the slopes. This look is sweet, but save it for the streets.
