Hardboot splitboarding has been gaining popularity for sometime now. Although its not for everyone it does have its pros…and its cons. Here are some of our favorite splitboard hardboots designed for people putting in long tours in the mountains. Best Splitboard Hardboots Dynafit TLT Speedfit The Speedfits almost seem like Dynafit was trying to create […]
Bib snowpants are an absolute must when you’re in the backcountry. There’s no worse feeling than snow going up your back and down your butt after a crash in deep pow. Good bibs not only offer almost bulletproof snow protection, but they also provide extra pockets and a bit more warmth than their inferior non-bibbed […]
We all need good goggles. All claim to be excellent. Many are trash. Various types of lens options, some great, some umm…less great. Various lens treatments, a plethora of straps, and a huge selection of frame shapes. The Smith 4D MAG Goggles seem to fit the “excellent” category in all of those areas. Smith ChromaPop […]
Upon seeing these gloves for the first time my thought was “where’s my horse, my tractor and my lasso”. Foregoing the common GORE-TEX clad and synthetic bits of the modern ski glove appearance, The Vermont Glove Uphill Skier Glove is a far more traditional styled glove. At first glance it’s a work glove or a […]
Most new skins are…skins. Many of them have a similar clip system, same kinda glue, a high traction or glide model etc. When I received the Contour Hybrid Skins I didn’t think much of it, just skins. Then I took them out of the bag, read the booklet included and became curious. They have an […]
Having a watch that provides you with reliable information when you’re in the backcountry can be the difference between a long cold night or drinking beers with your friends, safe and warm. A trustworthy altimeter can help you determine your location on a map, or not miss the crucial traverse to avoid the gnarly unskiable […]
The first thing you notice about the G3 Splitboard + Glide Climbing Skins is how awesome the asymmetrical tip/nose clip is, it perfectly attaches to the tip of your splitboard therefore lining up the rest of the climbing skin without that pesky wrinkle so common in the older splitboard skins. G3 Splitboard + Glide Climbing […]
Recently I had a friend of my father-in-law ask me about avalanche transceivers. He’s an avid sledder (Braaaap) and was considering getting a new one. I asked him what he currently was using and he pulled up a photo of…an Ortovox F1. After being shocked and horrified I told him he should definitely upgrade. (And […]
We’ve all been invited into touring groups where they say “Hey let’s go ski (insert intimidating line name in your local backcountry) tomorrow!” or some such daunting namesake. So we join the group, wake up excruciatingly early and begin the climb up. Upon hitting the top the group seems to get a vague kind of […]