The Rab Mythic Alpine Light Down Jacket is a great layering piece or standalone insulated jacket that works well for ski touring, splitboarding and mountaineering. Insulation Starting with the insulation, Rab teamed up with PrimaLoft to add a healthy dose of warmth to this packable jacket. A total of 900FP down combined with PrimaLoft® Gold […]
From Dakine comes the Sender Stretch 3L Jacket. This jacket is a perfect blend of comfort, style, and performance. With the 4-way stretch material, superb waterproofing and breathability, and poppy colorways this jacket will quickly become a favorite for the slopes. Materials When it comes to outerwear, materials are the name of the game and […]
A big part of my winter life in Wyoming is the constant struggle to regulate my body temperature as I transition from one winter activity to the next. I work as a cross country ski coach and engage in my own pursuit of ski turns each day before coaching ski practice in the afternoons. One […]
I brought the Rossignol’s Rallybird Ski Jacket along on a recent tour in the Wasatch. The Rossignol Rallybird is perfect for a day inbounds. Since winter is off to a late start here in Utah, I took the shell for a quick tour and assessed its performance on the downhill. Here are my takeaways: Optimal […]
Tis’ the season of dawn patrols and the endless pursuit for powder stashes – winter has finally arrived in the Wasatch and we could not be more ready. Taking advantage of a fresh layer of cold pow, we decided to embark on an early season tour in Salt Lake’s Little Cottonwood Canyon. This was a […]
Winter is coming— but don’t let colder riding conditions cut your cycling season short! Cycling apparel brand Velocio has come out with its own winter layering system to keep you warm and dry in less-than-ideal weather. For the past couple of months, the Velocio Alpha Mid-Layer, Signature Softshell, and Alpha Gloves have been my go-to […]
lululemon Align Ribbed Pants are probably the most comfortable full-length yoga pants I’ve found. lululemon always provides the ultimate support and comfort for my yoga practice at home, in nature and anywhere else I feel like performing an asana. As a yoga teacher I like to know not only that my feet are stable but […]
When I first got the lululemon Align Tank I thought it looked like a crop top and I wanted it because of that feature. Once I put it on I realized that the top was cradling every part of me and fit perfectly with the lululemon Align ribbed pants I’d intended to wear it with. […]
Velocio launched their initial women’s cycling line back in 2014, and have been stewards for creating for high quality, sustainably conscious cycling gear for men and women since then. In August of this year, they launched their much-anticipated mountain bike line, with several different jersey and shorts options, as well as a trail pant. Let’s […]
I took the Patagonia R1 Pullover with me on a recent trip to the Dolomites in Northern Italy. The Dolomites were cold, even in late July and into August. Since I didn’t pack enough clothing, I ended up wearing the Patagonia R1 CrossStrata Pullover every single day. I usually associate a “pullover” or “anorak” with […]