When I first tried on the L.L. Bean Wildcat Jacket I wasn’t really sure when it was to be worn? I didn’t know if I was going to say it’s a ski jacket, a casual jacket ETC. Then I realized I have been wearing this jacket continually for the last few weeks. L.L. Bean Wildcat […]
The Quiksilver Travis Rice Stretch Jacket is endorsed by T-Rice isn’t only a fashion statement, it proves to be useful as a go-to snowboard, snowmobile, and all-around winter backcountry layer. Quiksilver Travis Rice Stretch Jacket Zippers You can end up getting lost with all the pockets on the Quiksilver Travis Rice Stretch Jacket but they […]
Two decades and the secret is out about the durable, lightweight, loose-fitting, lifetime warrantied Burton [ak] line. For this review, I tested the Alaska-inspired Burton [ak] Tusk 3L High Top Pants. Here in the Wydaho backcountry quite a few skiers and snowboarders rock the Burton [ak] line of outerwear. You read that right: SKIERS!!! Burton […]
After trying on numerous pairs of bibs from other manufacturers, the Saga Anomie Bibs fit me just about perfectly. The best part of the fit is they have all the pros of a bib such as suspenders and a high waist to keep snow out but are very minimalist on the top end. Saga Anomie […]
I am a grimy man. In the course of my work as a custodian and tail-guide at Valhalla Mountain Touring, one of my main objectives is to not require multiple costume changes daily and to make a fairly seamless transition from scrubbing toilet bowls in the a.m hours to shredding Ruby Bowl before noon. The […]
Roxy’s Torah Bright Summit Snowboard Pants are the best-looking bibs around. Roxy could be the number one brand for style and fashion on the slopes. The Summit pants have a modern, tailored fit. Roxy describes them as a “slim fit overall”. Roxy Torah Bright Snowboard Pants Warmth The overall bib is aesthetically pleasing to look […]
The Dakine Gearhart Jacket answers the question: Is it possible to have a jacket that’s bomber waterproof AND stretchy? I’ve had plenty of GORE-TEX jackets that felt like plastic bottles wrapped over my shoulders. And softshells are great but on a heavy precip day, they get soaked quicker than a fat dude on Ninja Warrior. […]
Sure to be one of the most popular puffys on the market is the brand new Patagonia Macro Puff Hoody. With a bit of added length, extra warmth and some killer features to boot Patagonia’s Macro Puff continues in the legacy of the brand’s famous Micro Puff Family. Patagonia Macro Puff Breathability The Patagonia Macro […]
The North Face Purist Pants are designed for backcountry skiers and riders that tend to get after it. These pants are rugged, breathable and are made with a GORE-TEX membrane, what more could you want? And as an added bonus the Purist Pant area apart of The North Face’s legendary Summit Series collection featuring “the […]
The Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket was the one jacket that comes with me anytime I went skiing or snowboarding at a ski resort this winter. Weighting 941 g (33.2 oz) this jacket isn’t the lightest but that’s ok, especially if you’re sitting on a chairlift looking for protection from the wind. GORE-TEX Membrane This years […]