Double BOA? Yep and no laces either. I had an opportunity to go snowboarding in the brand new Vans Verse Boots. Vans BOA Snowboard Boot After trying the Vans Verse Snowboard Boot with BOA I just can’t help but laugh at how silly egos can be, mine especially. At first, I wasn’t sure if BOA […]
Better on the skin track but still needs some work. The Lib Tech Split BRD has all the makings of the perfect split. The board is lightweight, eco-friendly, super spirited and comes with a C3 Camber profile. What more do you need? Camber Profile for Touring Let’s start with what works with the Lib Tech Split […]
Last winter I had the chance to check out the Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro Camber Snowboard here in the Tetons. This big mountain twin shaped cambered snowboard was designed by Bryan Iguchi who needed a board that could handle powerful riding in terrain from AK to Japan and especially at home in the backcountry around […]
With a commitment to quality goods from day one, it’s no wonder Filson has continued to be a leader in clothing and equipment for the outdoor crowd just as they had done with miners, prospectors, and lumberman of yesteryear. The last 120 years of innovation brings us to the piece of gear I’ve had the […]
“Dirty Trucks, Lonely Wives, Happy Dogs” sounds about right! Thanks to Mud River I know no longer worry about having a dirty, muddy or wet dog in the back seat of my truck. Simply install the Two Barrel Double Seat Cover over a bench seat and let your dog, well be a dog. Reversible Seat […]
The Katabatic Gear Onni 50 is a lightweight pack built for day hiking and quick overnight backpacking trips. Founded in 2007, Colorado-based Katabatic Gear started by making quilts for the backcountry and has now expanded into a full line of backpacks, sleeping bags and bivys. 50L Capacity The first time I packed the Katabatic Gear […]
The Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe is made with a stainless steel head and aluminium shaft making for a super lightweight axe. You almost forget you have the axe attached to your backpack as it weighs less than 1 pound. Raven Pro Ice Axe Weight The Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe weighs 13 […]
JACKSON, WYO – Word on the street is there is about to be a major shakeup in the snowboard feature film world, especially in regards to Brain Farm Cinema and Red Bull. Rumor has it that Red Bull audited Jackson, WY-based Brain Farm Cinemas. Rut row the story goes. Apparently, this story gets even better. […]
The CamelBak Circuit Vest is designed for running long distances over mountainous terrain with minimal weight on your back. The Circuit running vest picks up where the tried and true CamelBak Marathon left off. So what is it that sets this vest aside from the competition? For starters the weight. Circuit Vest Weight The CamelBak […]
NRS makes darn fine gear for running rivers so when I had an opportunity to test a pair of NRS Freefall Dry Pants this past spring and summer I was stoked, to say the least. NRS Freefall Dry Pants Durability The NRS Freefall Dry Pants are designed to be rugged and abrasive resistant thanks to the […]