Kitbag: cool kit

 Arc’teryx Alpha SV jacket

Featuring a new type of light, durable Gore-Tex fabric. £520, www.arcteryx.com

Dynastar Cham 107 skis

Designed with the help of the late extreme skier Rémy Lécluse, the new freeride range is a major step forward. £570, www.dynastar.com

Salomon Quest

Salomon’s first binding to work for both downhill and touring. £320, www.salomon.com

Armada Norwalk skis

Brand new from the innovative manufacturer. £550, www.armadaskis.com

North Face rucksack

Comes with an in-built avalanche airbag system. £750, www.thenorthface.com

Dynafit Vulcan boots

Both light and stiff, these are perfect for back-country adventures. £600, www.dynafit.com

Salomon X-view 12 goggles

Wide-angled goggles with easily interchangeable lenses. £95, www.ellis-brigham.com

Ortovox Zoom

The latest digital avalanche transceiver – simple to use and with longer effective range. £200, www.ortovox.com