This season I was able to test out the all-new Line Bacon 108. The Line Bacon’s have dominated the ski market for as long as I can remember and this years edition has some major upgrades. The Line Bacon 108s are playful, poppy and just wonderful for fresh snow and laps all around the mountain. […]
Nidecker snowboards a family owned and operated company is celebrating 40 years of making snowboards and all that time on snow shows in how well the Nidecker Escape Plus Snowboard performs. For smashing down the mountain and hitting everything in your path. This snowboard is perfect for aggressive riders that enjoy a camber profile. Nidecker […]
Venturing into the backcountry demands gear that can stand up to the rigors of the terrain and ideally enhance your performance at the same time. If you have ever experienced skin failure while in the backcountry, you know how important it is to purchase quality gear. Big Sky Mountain Products Mohair Mix Persistence Splitboard Skins […]
This is GORE-TEX at its very best. 686 took a shot at crafting a super high end jacket and they hit the mark with this product that thrives from resort to backcountry on warm bluebirds or through blizzards. Does the 686 GORE-TEX Pro 3L Thermagraph Jacket come with a higher price tag? It does, but […]
The Heybike HERO is a new kind of all-terrain e-bike that’s poised to change the game. This soon-to-be-released model has upped the ante, elevating itself above other fat tire e-bikes with a lightweight T800 carbon frame and the option of a high-performance mid-drive motor. To see if this batmobile-esque e-bike is truly ready to swoop […]
New for the 2025 snowboard season comes the Ride Moderator Snowboard. Taking some of the best snowboard design functions of the Ride Deep Fake Snowboard and enhancing it for a true all mountain snowboard. Ride Moderator Directional Extra Camber Profile The Ride Moderator Snowboard is built around a camber profile that ride calls Extra Camber. […]
When venturing into the backcountry for a skiing or splitboarding adventure, having a reliable backpack is critical. From safety gear to hydration and extra layers, a capable pack should comfortably accommodate all the necessary equipment for a successful outing. I have recently been testing the Ortovox Ravine 34 on tours around the Tetons and have […]
The big appeal of The Six Moon Design Flex PR Pack is the ease to gather all of your packrafting (or other gear) and easily secure it into a less cumbersome load. When you account for all the odd shaped items that you need while packrafting, it can be challenging to fit in your normal […]
Splitboard Skins are an essential component of any setup. A high quality pair will grip well on steep compacted skin tracks but still glide during long traverses to save you energy. I have been testing the Union Splitboard Climbing Skins on multiple tours in and around the Tetons and they have continued to impress me. […]
The Gordini Snow Ranger Glove offers a bare-bones approach with a simple yet effective design. The gloves have a minimalist aesthetic that looks and feels great, making them a stylish choice for cold weather activities. Gordini Snow Ranger Warmth The Gordini Snow Ranger gloves come with a removable fleece liner making the gloves warmer than […]