It’s no secret to those who know me that I’m a Union fan boy. I’ve tried almost every binding in their line and currently ride a few pairs of the classic Force, the Stratus, and a set of Falcor’s from a few years back. I also had the Atlas the year it came out, as […]
Most e-bikes are trying to look like high-end mountain bikes. The Retrospec Valen Rev 3 goes the other way, leaning into a classic American moto-design that feels like a vintage cafe racer. We put this bike through the ringer on the dirt, gravel, and paved pathways of the Tetons to see how it actually stacks up. Moto […]
A true life “daily driver”. I have been riding Burton boards for decades now and I hate to sound biased but… they are my favorite brand and all the gear they make is top-quality. The amount of research and development they have put behind these products is unmatched in the industry. And it’s clearly evident […]
From Skate Heritage to Alpine Utility Vans was founded in 1966 in Anaheim, California, the brand started by manufacturing shoes and selling them directly to the public from its first factory and storefront on the same day. In the 1970s, Vans became closely connected to Southern California’s skateboarding culture. Skaters embraced the brand’s durable canvas […]
Armada Snowboards? Yep, you read that right, for the 26-27 Winter Season, Armada is entering the Snowboard side of the Snowsports industry for the first time. With several longtime riders from the industry jumping aboard to launch and run the snowboard side, factories specific to snowboards, and a team of pro riders that are about […]
The e-bike arms race is officially in full swing, and Euybike is throwing a heavy-weight punch with the K6 Pro Max. This is our 6th time working with the brand, and we’ve watched them evolve from entry-level commuters to building what I can only describe as “two-wheeled tanks.” After pushing this bike to its limits on […]
It’s been a minute since I’ve ridden a Rossignol Snowboard. I worked closely with their team during the early 2000s filming T Rice, Jeremy Jones, Beaman, Scotty Arnold, and Jonas Emery. So needless to say all I rode for like 5 years were Rossignol boards. I loved them. And for no other reason but the […]
VERO Watch Company is on a serious roll. After putting the VERO Smokey ‘44 Field Watch and the Smokey Bear 80th Anniversary Edition through the ringer here in Jackson Hole, we’ve become genuine fans of the brand’s ability to blend iconic partnerships with high-end watch performance. Their latest release, the VERO x Realtree Tide Tracker Midnight Edition, takes that […]
Patagonia has put their heads together on this one. The PowSlayer 38L Backpack was obviously built by backcountry travelers for backcountry travelers. It has every feature you’ve been asking for in a perfect touring pack, with no over the top frills added to weigh it down. This is a dialed ski touring pack, and the […]
I last put the Saris SuperClamp through the ringer back in 2019. It was a solid performer then, but as our gear has evolved—getting heavier, more technical, and more expensive—we needed to see if the new Saris SuperClamp G4 could keep up. We spent the last few weeks in Jackson Hole transitioning from our 2027 snowboard tests to […]