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Trek Farley EX 9.8

BEST FOR

Four-season riding

A fat bike—a mountain bike with

4-inch tires—loves winter because

it can float over snow. The Farley

checks that box, but it’ll also ride

smoothly on sand, dirt, and even

tarmac. The full suspension and

large wheels—27.5 inches instead

of the usual 26—help it monster-

truck over roots and rocks too.

$5,500, trekbikes.com

Despite the XXXL

wheels, the Farley

weighs a svelte

32 pounds due to its

lightweight

but superstrong

carbon frame.

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Arc’Teryx

ProclineCarbon

BEST FOR

Climbing and skiing

A first-of-its-kind

hybrid, this boot cap-

italizes on Arc’Teryx’s

alpine climbing heri-

tage with a carbon-

fiber cuff that can

rotate both vertically

and horizontally on

technical ascents.

Then lock it and click

into your skis for

a blazing descent.

$1,000, arcteryx.com

Line

Blend Skis

BEST FOR

All-mountain fun

The Blend’s 100mm

waist is wide enough

for charging through

powder without being

too fat for groomers

or park laps. Thanks

to the soft tips and

tails, there’s plenty of

flex if you’re hucking

around, but they’re

also stiff enough to do

fast turns with ease.

$750, lineskis.com

Aether

Fusion Shell

BEST FOR

Cooling down fast

A new three-layer

fabric lets the Fusion

adjust heat retention

and breathability.

Hammer the bumps

and the membrane

opens. Chill on the

chairlift ride and it

con tracts for warmth.

Primo extras: a Recco

reflector and helmet-

friendly hood. $675,

aetherapparel.com