Made in Colorado.

AuthorPeterson, Eric

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POWDERPOINT SPORTS SNOW PANTS

For his 30th birthday, David Urban had one simple wish: a pair of ski pants with a smiley face on the knees. He sought out Aurora-based Flatlock Colorado to sew his dream knickers, which led to a few more pairs for friends, and people started asking about the pants on the slopes. In 2013, Urban teamed with his sister, Christy Strawbridge, to launch Powderpoint Sports. Today, the company makes a catalog of high-performance, soft-shell snow pants with smiley faces, Colorado flags and custom images adorning the knees. The waterproof soft shell pairs with base layers for year-round comfort, and the company has no plans to manufacture overseas. "We are 100 percent committed to having everything made in the U.S.," says Strawbridge. "Everything is made in Denver."

$250-$300 Denver www.powderpointsports.com

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POWDER FACTORY SKIS

Casey Day started making skis at ScottyBob in Silverton in 2002 before he struck out on his own with Powder Factory in 2012. He moved northeast to Silver Plume and set up shop in a historic miner's cabin and now makes nine different models of backcountry and powder skis that are notably fat underfoot. An avid skier who gets 200 days on the slopes per season (including at least one ski day every single month for 12 years running), Day makes cores from domestic hardwoods for"a light and snappy, responsive feel," while also utilizing aerospace-grade carbon fiber and Kevlar. He also can offer custom shapes and graphics. "We can re-create any ski out there, but with our tried and true materials," says Day. His latest project: mogul skis that are due out midseason. "It's kind of an oxymoron to have Powder Factory make some really narrow mogul skis," he laughs."

$850- $1,150 Silver Plume www.powderfactory.com

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GRASS STICKS

"Everybody gets excited about their skis, their pants, their...

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