Typically, you get what you pay for when it comes to gear – especially safety gear. But then I was introduced to OutdoorMaster, one of the few companies I’ve found who doesn’t sacrifice quality for price. The ELK MIPS Ski Helmet has all the major safety features you’d want in a ski helmet combined with […]
Folkrm is a ski pole company based out of Mt Hood Oregon. Founded in strong ski culture Folkrm has followed the Euro trend of the “Baton” style ski pole. This design can be a polarizing piece of gear and I had to get my hands on a pair to make my own decision. Based on […]
Never Summer has been making boards and experimenting with cambers for, like, forever, and thee Never Summer Proto Splitboard shows how all that research has landed them with a high-performance shape that will blow your damn mind. I’ve played on some camber blends, some reverse cambers, fusion rocker, some directionals, many of them on Never […]
Dragon Alliance celebrates 20 years of innovative optic designs with their newest snow goggle, the NFX MAG OTG. Now that may look like some sort of code name let’s break it down! NFX- Dragons patented frameless design. MAG- magnets + SwiftLock hold the lens on the frame. OTG- over the glasses means you can wear […]
The simpler of the two external ski storage devices for your vehicle are known as racks. They will almost always attach to the roof of your car or on top of your truck bed. To mount racks on a car or truck, the vehicle needs to first have rails or a frame installed so that […]
The all-wheel-drive Mooncool MC3 Fat Tire Ebike delivers power that’s out of this world. Equipped with 500W hub motors on both the front and rear wheels, this burly mountain bike flattens steep hills with its serious torque levels. But do the dual motors and heavyweight stats weigh down the MC3’s overall usefulness and performance? I […]
Venturing into the backcountry demands reliable gear that can seamlessly blend functionality, durability, and comfort. The Ortovox TOUR RIDER 30 Backpack is that ideal companion for small and mid-range tours, offering both a sleek design and fit with just the right amount of room to carry all of your essentials. 30L Capacity With a generous […]
Fresh off a 5-day shred trip to Japan’s Hakuba Valley, the first thing I did when I sat down on my departing train was whip out the laptop to formulate my impression of the Union Force Snowboard Bindings. I’ve long recognized these as a popular model, but it wasn’t until this 2024 season that I […]
When it comes to batteries, you want to find one that will give you the best amount of power possible. Another attribute you want to look out for is the ability to handle as many purposes as possible. Does the Dakota Lithium Powerbox 60 do that? You might find out the answer in this review. […]
Hestra. Gloves. You know- and if you don’t , you’re about to find out. For over 80 years Hestra has been developing gloves that provide warmth, protection and fingertip sensitivity for the most varied conditions. So I was pumped to return to skiing in Hestra gloves, specifically the Hestra Alpine Pro Army Leather GORE-TEX Glove. […]