The sky is only a backdrop to the jagged, sharp peaks and pinnacles in array towering above. These rocky giants are a familiar sight in the backyard I grew up with. Oh, what a special occasion it is to get to spend five days and four nights skiing and resting in a hut nestled in […]
The Asteroid Goggles by Powster is a durable resort Goggle with with a SPXTRA™ lens and magnetic quick-change system. The Goggles come with 2 lenses, an orange 53% VLT low light lens and an option to select one of 9 different colors ranging from 6% VLT (cosmic silver) to 79% VLT (phantom pink). The packaging […]
Splitboarding truly is the answer for those that enjoy untracked snow, avoiding the crowds and time in nature while also getting some great exercise. Having a splitboard underfoot is a ton of fun. So we put together our annual list of 10 of the best splitboards the Mountain Weekly News team tested for 2024. Choosing […]
The new Aventon Aventure 2.0 is a burly e-bike that’ll spice up your riding, letting you take on virtually any terrain out there. It’s not a sleek commuter or lightweight setup but that wasn’t part of its design brief anyway— this all-terrain workhorse flies through trails, bike paths, and streets. We recently tested the Aventure […]
Keeping your extremities warm starts with keeping your core warm, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need good gloves to have warm hands. A good pair of gloves for snowboarding or skiing should be warm, waterproof, and comfortable, and the best snow gloves should be durable too. Find the perfect pair of snowboard gloves for […]
“Pray for snow.” These words are repeated by ski enthusiasts in the mountain west more desperately than ever this winter season. It is already January and the visible brown brush on the ground is a stark contrast from last winter’s deep snowpack. This winter’s paltry snowpack has pushed me away from the ski slopes and […]
Snowboarding has this incredible ability of making you forget that you’re thirsty, hungry, or that you need to shed a layer on days inbound. It also has an alluring way of making each rider want more- more powder, more exploration, more time doing what they love on their board in the out of bounds, backcountry […]
Union Bindings have been around since 2005 and have built a strong reputation for performance, comfort, and quality. Their latest splitboard offering in the Union Charger FC lives up to those standards while making huge leaps in functionality over older pin models. What’s in the Box Opening the box welcomes you to some very […]
The Zeal Automatic Highmark Goggles boast a sleek and modern design that can thrive in the backcountry and the slopes. Specializing as a snowmobile goggle, the Highmark can also easily adjust to a resort environment. Frame The frame of the Zeal Highmark Goggles is well-crafted, featuring a nose beak that excellently blocks wind. The frame […]
The Obermeyer Chandler Shell Jacket is a high quality shell made for the resort and lift-assisted side-country. It is a relaxed fit jacket with 10,000mm waterproofing and breathability made out of HydroBlock® Sport 100% Polyester Ottoman Weave and HydroBlock® Sport 100% Polyester Ripstop Weave. It comes in 4 colors (Mars, Sandstone, Stellar, and Suit Up) […]