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You’ve Skied and Now You Want to Party. Here’s How to Achieve the Perfect Après.
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A full day of hot laps or pow runs isn’t the same without a proper après-ski session to follow it up. And no, you don’t have to drink to do après right. But what will take the post-skiing hours to the next level is the gear to keep you comfortable, mobile, and well fed. Here are some of the pieces that live in my trunk during winter so I’m always prepared for an impromptu parking lot après-ski session. Be sure to keep watching for a favorite après recipe and guest appearance from our video producer/chef-in-training.
Kelly recommends:
Full Tilt Après Bootie 1.0 ($70)
Carhartt Sherpa Beanie ($25)
Pit Vipers ($140)
Helinox Sunset Chair ($180)
Eureka SPRK+ Camp Stove ($55)