The Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX is a trail shoe, a category that’s kind of hard to define due to the many ways it can present itself. Many offerings, like those provided by running companies like Altra or HOKA One One, focus on keeping weight low and providing a cushioned, low-impact ride. Others from […]
The Omni Ultimate Power Bank from Omnicharge is a great power solution for camping adventures, road trips, and any other occasions where access to consistent power is limited. The power bank is portable and durable, and it sports a sleek and smart design. The Omni Ultimate is very versatile in its ability to charge different […]
Bogs must have been invented with that old saying that in the Tetons that we have 3 seasons — summer, winter, and mud season. Because having gotten my first pair of Bogs just as everything started melting out freakishly quickly, the Bogs Bozeman Tall Boots have been nothing short of eye-opening. Bogs Bozeman Tall Waterproofing […]
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 […]
This winter I have been testing the Sena Latitude S1 Bluetooth Intercom Helmet while backcountry skiing and snowmobiling in Wyoming. The S1 is the latest hi-tech winter sports helmet from Sena’s Latitude series. Obviously it has a built in Bluetooth headset, but first and foremost it is a ski/snowboard helmet so let’s look at its […]
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 […]
Snowshoeing is one of my favorite winter activities because it gets me outside and keeps my sense of wonder alive. I love the access it allows and often find myself breaking trail in deep snow to get down to the river (one of my favorite places). Looking back and seeing my children snowshoeing following behind […]
The newest action camera from GoPro HERO 9, adds some great new tech to their line. 5K video and 20-megapixel stills are a great start. The capability to grab 14.7-megapixel images from said 5K video makes this camera a standout in allowing you to capture fun, high quality videos and stills with ease. GoPro HERO9 […]
The 686 Hydrastash Thermagraph Jacket is meant to keep you warm and dry while the Thermograph delivers style that stands out ability to hydrate anytime you need on the hill. But what they really shoulda called this is “man, this shred jacket really prevented my shred day dry-mouth”. With GORE-TEX outer and as many features […]