There are so many great GORE-TEX shells out there, all providing excellent waterproof protection and breathable comfort. And then there’s the shells using other, and also excellent, waterproof/breathable technology. And then there’s insulated jackets. It’s a lot to choose from, but we’ve narrowed down our favorite snowboard jackets for the season. Top 10 Snowboard Jackets […]
When reviewing any backpack there are many factors to consider such as comfort, durability, capacity and organization. Added factors need to be considered in order to make the right decision about a backcountry specific bag. So does the Dakine Poacher 40L Backpack check all the boxes? Find out in my review below. Who’s This Backpack […]
Do you like to ride stiff, aggressive camber snowboards? If so continue reading my Arbor Candle Rain Camber Snowboard review, for everyone else just stop reading now. Pat Moore Snowboard The Arbor Snowboards Candle Rain Camber is the brain child of professional snowboarder Pat Moore. Pat’s 5’10 and 155 lbs. as am I but boy […]
When I retreat to the backcountry, I take care in bringing gear that either sustains or enhances my experience outdoors. This policy extends to the clothing I choose to bring along. When it comes to winter sports, finding a high quality base layer that is warm and breathable is essential. Over the weekend I was […]
At this point, I didn’t think anything in splitboard gear could surprise me as much as the Karakoram Nomad Splitboard Binding did. But hey, it’s an infant sport where innovation and constant reinvention is the name of the game. And while Karakoram is almost as old as the scene itself, they’re new to me and […]
Big Sky Mountain Products is a small company based out of Montana that specializes in manufacturing reliable, no-fuss climbing skins. Having used other 100% nylon skins in the past with nearly zero glide, I was impressed with the quality of the Big Sky Mountain Products Rambler Skins. Big Sky Mountain Products Rambler Grip/Glide The Big […]
This years roundup of the best snowboard mittens features a few new players to the industry. For anyone that likes to snowboard, rides deep powder and enjoys a surfy feel a pair of warm, comfortable mittens are a must have. Our picks for the best snowboard mittens of the year. Top 5 Snowboard Mittens Baist […]
Typically, you get what you pay for when it comes to gear – especially safety gear. But then I was introduced to OutdoorMaster, one of the few companies I’ve found who doesn’t sacrifice quality for price. The ELK MIPS Ski Helmet has all the major safety features you’d want in a ski helmet combined with […]
Folkrm is a ski pole company based out of Mt Hood Oregon. Founded in strong ski culture Folkrm has followed the Euro trend of the “Baton” style ski pole. This design can be a polarizing piece of gear and I had to get my hands on a pair to make my own decision. Based on […]
Never Summer has been making boards and experimenting with cambers for, like, forever, and thee Never Summer Proto Splitboard shows how all that research has landed them with a high-performance shape that will blow your damn mind. I’ve played on some camber blends, some reverse cambers, fusion rocker, some directionals, many of them on Never […]