Planning a winter ski but still lacking the gear? Time to get some green ski and snowboard gear and turn your trip to the mountain into an eco vacation. Whether you're investing in a Salomon snowboard boot made from renewable, biodegradable fiber, a Forum recycled rubber snowboard boot, or a sustainable Arbor bamboo snowboard, we've got everything you need to make your favorite snow sport eco-friendly, even men's Patagonia winter ski jackets and pants made from recycled materials. If you've already got the snowboard boot you love and the basic winter ski necessities, how about getting some green ski and snowboard accessories, like Teko EcoMarino Ski Socks made with recycled polyester and organic wool?
Patagonia Primo Gloves - Women'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Primo Gloves - Women's Black L. It's a fact of lifethe mountains are hard on gearso Patagonia designed the Women's Primo Gloves to provide top-notch performance without sacrificing durability. They started with burly leather palms to provide solid grip on ice tools and to withstand long belays and rappels. The Primo Gloves' stretch shell increases flexibility while the Deluge DWR inserts keep your hands moisture free. Patagonia concentrated the insulation on the back of the hand to allow for better grip, and the removable pile liners dry quickly at a belay or at the bivy. More
Patagonia Rubicon Puff Jacket - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Rubicon Puff Jacket - Men's Black XL. When others flee to the lodge to escape the storm, you'll still be shredding because you're wearing the insulated Patagonia Men's Rubicon Puff Jacket. Patagonia stuffed the Rubicon Puff with high-loft recycled polyester to hold in your body heat, even as the wind and dropping temps try to rob you of it. Waterproof breathable fabric prevents snow flakes from getting in and lets your sweat vapor get out, so you don't get soaked or clammy. A removable hood adjusts and doesn't block your peripheral vision, and articulated arms ensure you move freely as you ski or ride. Pitzips let you get some A/C when you heat up, and a powder skirt stops snow from sneaking underneath this relaxed-fit jacket. Several pockets ensure you have room for goggles, beanie, energy gel, ID, and MP3. More
Patagonia Slopestyle Hoody Jacket - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Slopestyle Hoody Jacket - Men's Black W/Black L. The weatherman says, Ten-inches expected overnight. Pull on the Patagonia Men's Slopestyle Hoody and get those skis waxed. This hooded softshell is made for skiing spring corn or just relaxing in town when the snow's not good enough to get you up in the morning. Patagonia made the Slopestyle Hoody from breathable, interlocked polyester bonded to a microfleece interior. This comfortable jacket will work well on days when it's cold in the morning and sunny and mild in the afternoons. The rest of the year, just keep the Slopestyle Hoody in your car for a comfortable jacket to change into after riding all day.More
Patagonia Rubicon Pant - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Rubicon Pant - Men's Black 28. Waterproof, breathable, and tough as a sack of nails, the Patagonia Men's Rubicon Pants will be ticking off the vertical with you for a good while. Patagonia's H2No membrane stops Sierra cement and pure, uncut Utah flake at the border, while thigh vents in the roomy, stretch-canvasweave nylon shell cool down the engine room on backcountry bootlegs. Seal them up and drop inthe Rubicon Pants' articulated knees are waiting to jackhammer, assuming your quads haven't already eloped with the cozy brushed-mesh leg linings. Dedicated handwarmer and dual thigh stash pockets allow frozen digit defrosting without disturbing snacks or safety tools, and Patagonia even added cuff kick panels in case you ever take a file near your edges. More
Patagonia Primo Flash Pant - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Primo Flash Pant - Men's Black 28. There's nothing like a good backcountry or resort powder-seeking adventure. Unless your pants turn into wet stiffies by the end of the day. Thanks to welded seams and a two-way stretch, waterproof breathable fabric, the Patagonia Men's Primo Flash Pants keep your legs dry and comfortable all day long. These lightweight ski shell pants' articulated knees give you the freedom of movement you need on uphill skins and drop-knee descents. The Patagonia Primo Flash Pants' nylon reinforcements run from the knee to the hem for extra durability, and the drop-seat design has two-way zippers to the knees, so you can take care of biz and cool off during hot hikes. Removable suspenders add support to these Patagonia ski pants, and gaiters block snow.More
Patagonia Primo Gloves - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Primo Gloves - Men's Black S. Patagonia created the Men's Primo Gloves for ice and alpine climbers who demand excellent dexterity, durability, and warmth for hard pitches in the mountains. Their stretch shell easily takes the abuse of a hard ice pitch while a waterproof breathable Deluge DWR insert keeps your hands dry. The Primo Gloves' pile liners concentrate insulation on the back of the hand for increased dexterity, and they come out for easy drying. Patagonia topped off these alpine gloves with burly water-resistant leather palms to provide excellent grip that holds up to multiple rappels. More
Patagonia Primo Pant - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Primo Pant - Men's Llama Brown 28. Looking for a burly pair of pants to take on your hard-charging riding style? Check out the ultra-tough Patagonia Men's Primo Pants. Their two-layer, recycled polyester midweight canvas material takes on seasons of abuse without a second thought. Patagonia added a DWR-coating to the Primo Pants for increased water resistance in mid-winter storms and late-season slush. These bomber snowsports pants also include full-length side zippers for easy layering and ventilation. Removable suspenders keep them from sagging (too much) when you ride deep fluff. More
Patagonia Light Smoke Flash Pants- Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Light Smoke Flash Pants- Men's Gravel 28. Ride the backcountry in the water-resistant, highly breathable Patagonia Men's Light Smoke Flash Pants. These regular-fit Light Smoke Flash Pants feature stretchy polyester that moves with you as you fly through powder. To keep these pants lightweight yet weather-resistant, Patagonia welded the seams and then reinforced the seat and knees with waterproof fabric to help you stay dry. A mesh interior wicks perspiration and slides over your long johns for easy layering. Thigh vents provide A/C while you skin up, and the thigh pockets stay accessible when you wear a pack or sit for a safety break. More
Patagonia Stretch Element Pant - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Stretch Element Pant - Men's Black 28. The Patagonia Stretch Element pant is the only pair of drawers you'll want to wear this winter. These techy softshells offer the highest level of backcountry functionality. For starters, they're super light, thanks to skinny seam tape and minuscule seam allowances. This construction also makes the Stretch Element easily packable and durably waterproof. The suspenders are removable and the full side zips form a drop seat. The reinforced seat and knees will prolong the life of your pants and keep you protected while sitting or kneeling in the snowlike when you're studying the snowpack. Because they're softshell, the Stretch Element lives up to its name, moving with you easily when kick-turning through a switchback or dropping a knee on the way down.More
Patagonia Rubicon Puff Pants - Women'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Rubicon Puff Pants - Women's Black 12. Pull on the insulated, weather-resistant Patagonia Women's Rubicon Puff Pants and head for the mountain. The Rubicon Puff Pants aren't very puffy, thanks to Patagonia's non-bulky recycled polyester insulation that holds onto your body heat without making you feel like a marshmallow. Patagonia made these pants with waterproof breathable fabric so you won't get soaked as you ski the pipe or the steep and deep. A wicking taffeta lining pulls your perspiration away from your skin and prevents that clammy feeling. Inner thigh vents let you unload heat when temps rise or you hike for turns. Articulated knees let you move freely, and gaiters prevent snow from soaking your socks. Angled hand pockets stay out of the way of backpack hip-belts. More
Patagonia Light Smoke Flash Jacket - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Light Smoke Flash Jacket - Men's Ceylon Blue L. Some days are resort days, some days are backcountry touring days. Thanks to lightweight, breathable fabric and stretchy welded seams, the Patagonia Men's Light Smoke Flash Jacket is ready for both. The two-way stretch fabric adds a bit of give to this ski shell, and the welded seams cut down on bulk while blocking moisture. Recycled polyester reinforcements on the shoulders and backs of the arms resist wear from backpack straps and hard-charging ascents. Pull up the Light Smoke Flash Jacket's removable hood when the storm rolls in, and unzip the underarm vents when the sun comes out. A soft mesh interior wicks sweat, and the powder skirt blocks snow.More
Patagonia Rubicon Puff Pant - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Rubicon Puff Pant - Men's Black 28. Patagonia made the Men's Rubicon Puff Pants with a loose fit and a casual style, so you can pull these puppies on, grab your twintips, and get after the big booters. Since it's not cool to end up with water-logged pants and frozen legs, these pants have a waterproof breathable fabric and warm insulation. The recycled polyester insulation on these Patagonia insulated ski pants keeps your legs cozy without adding a lot of bulk, and articulated knees provide freedom of motion. The Rubicon Puff Pants' triple-needle stitching at stress points adds durability, and the taffeta lining wicks sweat as you heat up on the hill. If you really start to overheat, unzip the thigh vents. The Rubicon Puff Pants' two low-slung side pockets add casual-jeans style. More
Arbor Alt Snowboard 2008by Arbor SnowboardsArbor Alt Snowboard- Effortlessly ride hardpack and snorkel through powder on the Arbor Element ALT Snowboard. Arbor incorporated a bamboo topsheet for an alternative look and an environmentally frien
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Arbor Mystic Snowboard 2008by Arbor SnowboardsArbor Mystic Snowboard A freestyle powerhouse for the committed pipe/park junkie. Its exclusive design amplifies return and maximizes durability due to a bamboo-reinforced core. Expect fatter ollies,
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Patagonia Men's Synch Glovesby PatagoniaThe quintessential lightweight glove: warm enough for mid-winter uptracks, soft enough for all-day skin comfort and stuffable enough for going au naturel. Polyester fleece (85 recycled) dries quickly, withstands harsh conditions, and flexes naturally inside a shell. Synthetic leather reinforces the palms, thumb and fingertips. Precurved fingers preserve dexterity for tying knots and adjusting gear. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.More
Arbor Coda Snowboardby Arbor SnowboardsArbor Coda Snowboard One Color 155cm. The Arbor Coda Snowboard aggressively charges the entire mountain, transitioning from one terrain to another with the agility of a samurai. A bamboo top sheet adds stability and pop to your rides in the park while a bamboo-reinforced core generates power, and gives you response and strength for your landings. Arbor gave the Coda a sintered base for extra speed, and a progressive sidecut that provides quick heel-to-toe initiation and stability while you bomb the chutes or cut through the innocent, fluffy pow. A killer design, based on a 200 year old silk screen, adds the finishing touch to your all-mountain repertoire.More
Arbor Roundhouse Snowboard - Wideby Arbor SnowboardsArbor Roundhouse Snowboard - Wide One Color 159cm Wide. Ride all your favorite terrain with the Arbor Roundhouse Wide Snowboard. Pipe, groomers, powderyou like it all. The only problem is that your size 12 boots always drag when you turn toeside. This wide deck gives you skinny-board performance and doesn't lag behind. The Roundhouse's bamboo topsheet and wood core give you easy turn initiation and superior edge control at any speed. A carbon fiber strut provides a catch-free ride and just the right amount of pop so you can make that extra rotation. Meanwhile, the progressive sidecut and super-fast sintered base give you the high-speed control to cruise past the masses on their skinny planks.More
Arbor Push Snowboard - Women'sby Arbor SnowboardsArbor Push Snowboard - Women's One Color 144cm. The Arbor Push Snowboard gives women rippers ninja-like agility and control to slay the mountain. This Transworld Snowboarding Good Wood Award winner features a bamboo topsheet that not only gives this all-mountain ride a Zen flavor, it provides the necessary response for hard charging. The super-fast sintered base holds strong if you bottom out after taking that drop into not-so-deep powder. When you session a tree on your way to that cluster of backcountry booters, you'll dig the springy flex. When you straight-line it through an icy couloir, you'll appreciate the radial sidecut's locked-in edge hold and high-speed control that help you ride away in one piece.More
Armada AR6 Alpine Skiby ArmadaArmada AR6 Alpine Ski One Color 161cm. The Armada AR6 Alpine Ski returns to slay the park with a new (for 09) sustainable wood core and re-configured laminate layers that deliver a solid, stable ride so you can slice through the air and stomp landings. Once you've pillaged the park, float the back bowls and session the cords because this extremely versatile ski does it all. The AR6 packs plenty of pop for launching out of the pipe and naturally butters everything, just like your fat uncle. Stomp your heart out on the AR6's stable underfoot platform while the burly heat-treated, 2.5 reinforced edges beat the hell out of rails. Armada's bombproof ABS construction stands up to tough use without shirking, and the easy-to-maintain S7 sintered base hauls ass with minimal manicuring.More
Burton GMP Cargo Pant - Men'sby BurtonBurton GMP Cargo Pant - Men's Grape Leaf Pinstripe L. Snowboarding would kinda suck without snow, so Burton made the Mens GMP Cargo Pant from Eco DryRide recycled polyester fabric to protect the environment. Not only do these pants keep the planet from turning into a massive tropical melting mass of suck, but they also keep you dry with eco-friendly seam taping and a 10K-rated fabric. Burton even added a low-impact DWR coating to hold off every bit of moisture while you rip the winter goodness. More
Forum Aura Snowboard Boot - Women'sby ForumForum Aura Snowboard Boot - Women's Black 10.0. No matter what color your aura is, lace up the Forum Womens Aura Snowboard Boot and shred the hill in total peace. This flexible snowboard boot features solid Forum technology aimed at comfort and durability from the first day of the season to your first inverted trick. Forums cozy Level 1 liner wraps your foot and ankle in heat-moldable, custom comfort. The Auras lush midsole and footbed cushions hard landings and makes your ride smoother than a supermodels skin. Forums recycled-rubber cupsole features two impact-dampening gel inserts so you dont have to worry about landing hard off a ledgeas long as you land on your feet.More
Forum Destroyer Snowboard Boot - Men'sby ForumForum Destroyer Snowboard Boot - Men's Black 10.0. Decimate the mountain's terrain park while wearing the Forum Destroyer Snowboard Boots. These freestyle boots have been a Forum Team favorite for years, but apparently that wasn't enough for those guys. This season, Forum updated the Destroyer Boots with its new F Gel sole: Gel inserts in the heel and forefoot area of the recycled-rubber sole combine with an EVA midsole to smooth your ride and soften your landings on big hits. More
Forum Escape Snowboard Boot - Men'sby ForumForum Escape Snowboard Boot - Men's Black 10.0. Jump in the Forum Mens Escape Snowboard Boot and remove yourself from the mundane life on flat land. This skate-inspired boot sports a medium flex that allows you to try out new tricks in the park. Forum inserted a gel in the Escapes outsole to soften the impact of hard landings. A deep heel cup locks you in so you dont slip around in your boot while you work on your presses. The recycled-rubber vulcanized sole combines the performance of a skate shoe and sticky rubber that assists your climb back up the pipe.More
Forum Episode Snowboard Boot - Men'sby ForumForum Episode Snowboard Boot - Men's Black 10.0. Lace up the Forum Mens Episode Snowboard Boot and experience Stevie Bells choice for slaying the park, or shredding the city. A lightweight leather upper and articulated cuff offer a flexible fit geared to handle freestyle abuse. F Gel heel and forefoot inserts in the CupSole soften hard landings and make your ride smoother. A deep-fitting heel cup locks you in so you stay in control throughout a full season of riding. Forums super-sticky recycled-rubber CupSole grips snow and ice so you dont bust your ass on hikes back up the pipe, or to the next booter.More
K2 Zero Snowboardby K2K2 Zero Snowboard One Color 153cm. K2 wants to ensure that winter will live on, so it created the Zero Snowboard. The setback twin Zero features K2's lightest, most advanced construction everand it's environmentally responsible, too. K2's new Harshmellow technology (a layer of synthetic polymer added to the board) absorbs vibration at high speeds for a smooth ride. K2's engineers eliminated the ABS plastic from this buttery yet responsive board. Plus they used better and stronger fiberglass so less of it is needed, made the wood core from sustainable, strong aspen and bamboo, and reduced the use of solvents and other toxic materials. For every Zero produced, the K2 will purchase pollution offset credits, so this all-terrain ride doesn't contribute to our deteriorating environment. More
Recycling is the reprocessing of old materials into new products, with the aims of preventing the waste of potentially useful materials, reducing the consumption of fresh raw materials, reducing energy usage, reducing air (from incineration) and water (from landfilling) pollution by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions as compared to virgin production.
Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet and therefore highly sustainable. It is an incredibly versatile plant used for many everyday applications from flooring and wall paneling to paper and fabrics. Some of the processes through which Bamboo is turned from its raw form into usable products can have a negative environmental impact.
Wood harvested from carefully managed forests or reclaimed from old buildings or furniture. A number of programs can ‘certify’ wood as sustainability – the most well known internationally is the FSC.