When it comes to Burton’s [ak] line you’re going to get the best of the best. So when I found out Burton had a splitboard specific touring backpack on the market under the [ak] umbrella I was eager to see if Burton could deliver on this front. For the past 4 months, I have had […]
The Patagonia Snowshot Pants are my favorite piece of new gear the season. And that’s despite a simple fact: Pants are the Rodney Dangerfield of snowboard gear; they don’t get no respect. I can usually tear through pants in a few hard weeks but I put these through the Teton ringer and they never came […]
The BCA Link Radio is a two-way radio system that is a huge step-up from other such radio systems on the market. I have tested the BCA Link Group Radio numerous times over the past year while touring the backcountry surrounding Mt. Baker and the expansive Tetons range in Wyoming. NOAA Weather Radio The BCA […]
If you’re a snowboarder that surfs (or want-abe) the NOW Brigade Bindings are the only pair of snowboard bindings you will ever need to own, and here’s why. To see how this binding stacks up against the top-rated gear I’ve technically vetted in the Tetons, check out my full roundup of the Best Snowboard Bindings. NOW […]
Julbo Aerospace, another pair of goggles in the endless array of goggles already on the market? Not so fast, something about these makes them just a bit different than the rest and that difference could change your resort or backcountry experience tremendously. The Julbo Aerospace Goggle uses “Reactive” technology which is essentially a photochromic lens […]
I had the chance to try the Cold Smoke Voodoo Splitboard out in a variety of snow conditions and terrain which is somewhat common when splitting around. I got to hit Red Mountain Pass for a couple of days, full review below: After 15 years of testing splitboards in the Tetons, few boards have surprised […]
I’ve had the pleasure of testing the Westcomb Apoc Jacket over the last year here in the Tetons, find out how the Polartech NeoShell performed in my review below. Apoc Jacket Fit Either people that live in Canada are in better shape than those of us living in the United States of America or Canadian […]
The Mystery Ranch Ravine 50L Backpack weights less than 5 lbs, (4.7 lbs or 2.1 kg), and when fully packed the weight is much more manageable when compared to similarly-sized backpacks. The RAVINE is light-weight, go anywhere, do anything backpack from Mystery Ranch, the perfect companion for your next overnight camping trip. 50L Backpack Thanks […]
The Never Summer Swift Splitboard, with its huge early rise nose, goes back in time to the roots of snowboarding. If you like to float in the deep, the Never Summer Swift Splitboard is for you. After 15 years of testing splitboards in the Tetons, few boards have surprised us like this one. See how […]
CamelBak LUXE LR 14 Review
The CamelBak LUXE LR 14 is packed with features to keep you comfortable on the ride. The Lumbar Reservoir offers 20% more water per sip to storage space for all of your gear, this pack has you covered on and off the trail. CamelBak LUXE LR 14 Size The women’s specific design on the CamelBak […]