World-acclaimed ski mountaineer and guide Stian Hagen's concept for a boot powerstrap-compatible snow cuff. Brilliantly simple, the new "Powderap" cuff has twin portals that allow a Velcro bootstrap to weave out through the gaiter around the front top of the boot, essentially locking the gaiter to the boot. This patent-pending design blocks snow, provides you with quick access to tighten the strap before dropping in, and reduces overall garment weight. New for the 2011/12 season, the Nordwand pant featuring the Powderap system is available in stores worldwide.