Stio: Head to toe, get “shreddy” to go

Reviews by Ersin Ozer & Henry H

Stio Figment Jacket and Bibs

The all new Stio Figment jacket and bibs are an amazing combination for any type of skier. I love the versatile design, comfortable relaxed fit, and awesome looks. The jacket is the ultimate ski jacket, with enough pockets to fit all the gear you could ever need. The extra large hood of the jacket fits perfectly over almost any helmet I could find and did an amazing job at keeping the moisture off my helmet. The pants have just the right amount of pockets, and the inner thigh vents are perfect for those warmer slush skiing days. The relaxed style leaves lots of room for getting your body temperature just right with base layers, so the coat is never too warm, and never too cold. The fit of both the jacket and pants helps massively with the mobility of the gear, and is the perfect style for skiers from any discipline, from an extreme big mountain skier all the way to a park skier. If you are looking for new ski gear this year, I cannot recommend the Stio Figment lineup enough.

The perfect puffy

By Megan Paulson

Stio’s women’s pinion down parka is a mountain town and mountain mom staple. I’ve been a self-proclaimed collector of puffy jackets for many years and this is by far one of my favorites. 

Pro’s: it’s lightweight and warm, form fitting but not tight, and easily packable. The length is perfect, hitting mid-thigh, and works well with tights to fend off wind and cold. 

The bottom zipper also adjusts for additional range of motion when walking the dogs and playing with my two active boys. I even stuff it in my pack for ski tours and winter yurt overnights for extra warmth.

It’s made of 100% recycled nylon and sheds off light snow and precipitation which is always an active variable here in Montana. Bonus – big hood and full zip collar keeps my neck free from drafts. 

Stio’s Pinion collection comes in a variety of styles and sizes in Men’s, Women’s and Kid’s including hooded and non-hooded versions, jacket, pullover, and vest options. 

If you’re looking for the perfect lightweight puffy jacket the Stio Pinion Down Parka is a great pick!

For the kids

Stio Rafferty Insulated Jacket & Pant

“This is the most important piece of equipment you can invest in for your little ripper.”

The perfect outerwear combo developed for Rocky Mountain winters includes all features you would want out of a premium product, including powder skirts, reinforced cuffs, recycled materials, and, most importantly, longevity. Designed with parenting in mind, the best feature is Stio’s Grow-Up Cuff technology that adds an extra 1.5” of length to the jacket sleeves and 2” to the pants. You won’t have to buy new gear each season as your kids grow, and you won’t need to buy larger sizes hoping they’ll grow into them later. You can buy their correct size now and know that these will grow with them and last.

Jacket – $219

Pant – $179

Kid’s Burton After School Special Snowboard Package

Toss the old adage out the window that “kids need to learn skiing first before snowboarding.” In the last decade, innovative brands like Burton have made it easier than ever to teach your kids how to ride at a young age. Burton’s retractable Riglet Reel lets you pull your little shredders around in the snow as they learn to get their legs under them. Mastering balance in this way eventually leads to you pulling them back to the lift line at your home mountain, and it’s also a fun way to chauffeur them back to your truck from the lodge at the end of your day!

After School Special – $310 

Riglet Reel – $43

Available at World Boards in Bozeman, MT

Smith Glide Jr. Helmet

This is the most important piece of equipment you can invest in for your little ripper. This lightweight, youth helmet passes all major testing requirements to get certifications from, both American and European, safety standards for non-motorized snow sports. Ventilation is designed to prevent goggle-fogging all while keeping your child’s head safe and warm.

$70  (Safety = priceless!)

Smith Snowday Goggle

These goggles help your kids see their surroundings on stormy pow days by incorporating anti-fogging, spherical lens technology. Intentionally, they’re fitted to integrate with Smith’s youth helmets; because, let’s be real, they’re going to see their best as you’re just trying to catch up with them. 

$50