Steals & Deals: Pre-Winter Discounts On 2013 Touring Gear & Apparel

Bargain shoppers who want the best deal, this is for you. Ever heard the term “beggars can’t be choosers”? Well, in this case they can. With winter just around the corner, we’re stoked to drastically lower our prices on last year’s gear. These killer discounts will send you into the mountains in style, without breaking the bank. Who wouldn’t want a sweet deal on new sidecountry skis, boots, gloves and technical layers to keep warm and dry during winter sports? We all love skiing, climbing and playing outdoors without being uncomfortably distracted by the cold! This article features backcountry touring skis and boots, a men’s climbing jacket and women’s lightweight midlayer, ski helmets and leather ski gloves – but we have so many more deals going on! Still, this is just a teaser of all the bargain deals and closeout items we have in our Outlet and littered throughout the rest of tahoemountainsports.com.

K2 Sideseth Skis

Reg: $999.95
Sale: $599.96

These sidecountry touring skis are incredibly high-performance big-mountain chargers with backcountry capabilities. The K2 Sideseths are awesome powder skis that take tight, technical lines with control and power. The kick-tail is slightly rocked yet still holds a strong edge, and tip and tail holes securely hold pre-cut K2 Sideseth Skins. If they hold up to Seth Morrison’s standards, you should feel comfortable charging the biggest line of your life with these puppies.

Black Diamond Factor 130 Ski Boot

Reg: $739.00
Sale: $499.95

A big-line ripping Black Diamond ski boot with a 102-mm last that easily crosses over to an Alpine Touring boot. Highly versatile, it’s perfect for skinning uphill, then boot-packing to the summit, then dropping a steep face and sending a cliff. The Factor Ski Boot liner’s BOA system gives a snug, ideal fit and the sole blocks are tech-toe compatible and can be used with Dynafit touring bindings.

Hestra Army Leather Wool Ski Gloves

Reg: $144.95
Sale: $115.96

These top-of-the-line men’s leather ski gloves set the standard for dexterity, durability and comfort. A removable wool liner dries fast and reinserts with ease. Hestra Handcuffs attach to the Hestra Army Leather Gloves your wrists so you can drop your gloves on-the-fly without leaving them behind. Hestra Gloves came out of Sweden in 1936, and were originally made for lumberjacks. The next year, a ski hill opened near the small village of Hestra, and the rest is history. We all know how meticulous the Swedish are when they design their products, so its no wonder the Swedish national ski team has worn Hestra Gloves since 1975.

Smith Gage Helmet

Reg: $79.95
Sale: $48.95

With the best ventilation and helmet technologies for safety, comfort and sleek style, the Smith Gage Helmet is ideal for big days on the slopes. Smith helmets with AirEvac technology integrate goggle venting and helmet venting together, creating the industry’s leading helmet ventilation system. Weighing in at only 15 ounces and compatible with Skullcandy drop-ins, the Gage Helmet lets you do your thing on the hill, whatever way you want to do it.

The North Face Verto Pro Jacket – Men’s

Reg: $198.95
Sale: $139.25

A top-notch men’s insulated midlayer perfect for layering on the coldest days, or as a top piece in milder temps. This North Face Summit Series jacket is windproof with a vertical climbing-specific fit to promote mobility and maximum reach during your favorite sports. Weighing in at less than a half-pound, so it’s ideal for moving fast and packing light. For protection in any weather on exposed rock or other terrain, go with The North Face men’s Verto Pro Jacket.

Mountain Hardwear Beta Power 1/4 Zip – Women’s

Reg: $89.95
Sale: $53.95

The Beta Power 1/4 Zip brings warmth and comfort in a lightweight, thermal top that stretches for sports. Perfect for running, cross-country skiing or as a women’s climbing jacket in colder weather, this women’s Mountain Hardwear breathable soft shell jacket moves with you and keeps you warm – two qualities you just can’t do without.