Sure, shells get all the attention. But puffies can save your life. Adventuring out in the cold is risky. If you get injured, you might very well go hypothermic before help and an evac can arrive. A good puffer can take care of that. Yes, being wet and wind-blown makes for a miserable time. But […]
A life of the happy grind goes better when you Push Play on some Skullcandy. A soundtrack makes long runs fly by, turns solo ski days into a movie, and helps you multi-task like a boss. That’s what Skullcandy was founded on, and their Push Play earbuds promise to hold on no matter what you’re […]
Kryptek’s camouflage covers the people who protect, the armed forces whose Aegis allow us the freedom to play in wild, untrammeled woods; it’s a given, then, that Kryptek Aegis Hunting Jacket will take your stalk to the next level. Given its warmth and waterproofness, your only problem might be that it’s never too cold to […]
Glerup’s makes Slip-ons that all men will love no matter whether they’re looking for a pair to wear on the backporch or at one of Hef’s legendary parties. Unlike other slippers, Glerup’s Slip Ons are made of simple materials, a basic construction that speaks to age-old quality in craftsmanship and appreciation for doing things right. […]
The samurai moves fast and strongly into battle, with honor and skill and fury, fueled by a code of warrior stoicism known as bushido; if alive today, no doubt he’d be training in the La Sportiva Bushido III Shoes. It has the precision and power of a katana, and the protection and support of good […]
So you’re considering entering the exciting sport of splitboarding for fun and for health? What a wonderful decision. And what a horrible decision. I mean, it’s a lot more difficult to earn your turns than to ride the great space coaster to the top of a well-marked, mapped out peak. If you have an issue, […]
If you snowboard, there’s a part of you that dreams about a world where it’s Never Summer, and if you dream of endless white pow year-round, with techy hits and deep drops and everything in between, Never Summer’s Proto Ultra is the board you’re on in those dreams. It’s a powerful plank that gobbles up […]
Airblaster’s Ninja Suit is one of the coolest, most useful inventions for snowsports ever. Like ever. And it’s especially perfect if you got little shredders exploring the mountains. Sure, they’re a standard base layer with a hood. Yes, they have sick designs ranging from patterns to straight up colors. And yeah, their main use is […]
There, just outside the window of my room in the snow bum lodge in Hakuba, Japan, stood some of the most magnificent peaks, snow-glazed ramps and spires rivalling the European Alps after which they’re named. Yes, Japan is truly an amazing place to play in the snow on snowboard or ski. The peaks are awe-inspiring, […]
Black Diamond’s Traverse 3 poles are simplicity refined. The Traverse 3 is a 125cm touring pole in 3 sections, a magical hiking staff powerful enough to tour up any peak but versatile enough to can fit into your pack without issue. An aside, and something I love about adjustable poles, is that my son was […]