The Helly Hansen Ridge Shell Jacket is a higher-end choice from Helly Hansen specifically designed with freeriding in mind. Details such as the backpack friendly pocket orientation, high visibility visor, and included RECCO tag make the design well suited to ‘off piste’ skiers and riders. H2FLOW The Helly Hansen Ridge Shell jacket is fairly heavy-duty, […]
The 686 GLCR Hydra Thermagraph Jacket was made for shredders that like to bang out lift-accessed laps at their local ski resort. What makes this coat unique is its Thermagraph insulation which is conveniently located throughout the jacket in the areas where your vital organs alive. 686 Hydra Thermagraph Jacket Warmth Right off the bat, […]
Patagonia’s most breathable snow jacket in the line specially designed for ski touring and splitboarding is the Men’s Reconnaissance Jacket. What makes this jacket super unique is the fact it blends a soft shell jacket with a hardshell for the ultimate in comfort, durability and incredible functions while touring in the backcountry. Reconnaissance Jacket Review […]
There is nothing more frustrating than skins that don’t bite. The track gets slippery and steep and the switchbacks take twice as much effort. Especially true in spring when fighting your way up the hard-packed superhighway of Garnet Canyon, where I took these last year on a trip up to the Chouinard Couloir in the […]
Since its inception in 2012, the Scarpa Maestrale RS has been lauded as the second coming of the Messiah by many big names in the ski industry (I’m looking at you, Lou Dawson). Praised for its relatively low weight, and widely used by guides and patrollers due to its great walking mode paired with the […]
The newsest Burley creation is the Burley D’Lite Bike Trailer, the best bike trailer/jogger/baby transporter ever put together. Anytime you’re moving on paved roads at a decent clip there’s the danger of your child falling at high speed and hitting his or her head; when you’re on dirt trails, you have to worry about what’s […]
Furberg, I know you must be thinking what in the hell is a Furberg? I’ve actually been saying the same thing over the past couple years as I heard chatter online about a new splitboard company based out of Norway of all places with a really funny name. It’s sort of like Fergie meets Justin […]
As soon as I put it on Brooks Range Armor Light Jacket, I was struck by how stretchy, yet durable the fabric felt. Made with Polartec® NeoShell® material, the Armor is waterproof but breathable; It’s designed to stop outside elements from entering while allowing inside moisture and hot air to escape. This specialized fabric keeps […]
I was surprised when I got my hands on the brand new BCA Tracker 3 Avalanche Beacon. The sleek, lightweight, NON-Bulkiness of it is amazing. BCA has done a heck of a job slimming down the Tracker3. Three Antenna Beacon The profile of the BCA Tracker 3 Beacon is so low that I sometimes panic […]
With a medium flex, the Arbor Abacus Splitboard is easy quick to maneuver and extremely fast from edge to edge. Find out how the true twin-tip Arbor Abacus Splitboard designed for backcountry riding and pow shredding, held up in the legendary terrain around the Tetons. Reverse Camber & System Rocker The Arbor Abacus Splitboard has […]