Whether you’re looking for some inspiration from the original, extreme ski club, or searching for the latest in cutting-edge, cold-weather gear, these two finds should help set you up for a Spring ski outing.

For a  practical leg up on the upcoming trip, check out Klymit’s award-winning kinetic vest (pictured above). This sleek, trim layer gets its heat by way of an entirely new technology – a palm-sized pump that breathes argon gas into the vest’s puffy chambers, creating warmth superior to that offered by a down jacket and at a fraction of the size. But don’t worry, the argon gas is non-flammable and non-toxic, making it safe for the user and the environment.

While the vest has been lauded by Backpacker and Popular Science, Klymit is also rolling out argon-powered jackets for hunters, climbers and water sports enthusiasts in 2010. Products range from $199 – $225.

Swift. Silent. Deep. documents the story of a renegade group of elite skiers who call themselves the Jackson Hole Air Force. Determined to try their skis on snow that was truly a step beyond adventure, these extreme sportsmen pursued pure powder to the fullest extent, breaking the law and pushing their athleticism to the limit in the process. Swift. Silent. Deep., which has won a number of awards for its stunning cinematography, takes viewers on a back country skiing adventure with a group of men who rejected formal ski etiquette and took their lives into their own hands, later founding (and winning) extreme skiing competitions.