LEKI has been crafting quality goods since 1948 and poles since 1960 but arguably none have been more impressive than their cutting-edge Sherpa FX Carbon Touring Poles. Their grips and lightness deliver unmatched comfort. Even more importantly for a splitboard tourer, they employ a strong External Locking Device to hold the carbon shaft together but […]
This is one beautiful pair of pants! The fit and features of Black Diamond’s Recon Stretch pants combine with top-notch materials and a striking color. Move aside black pants, azurite (deep turquoise) is definitely my new favorite. It is dark enough to resist stains and match most jackets but bright enough for some fun and […]
I’m mainly a backcountry skier so I’m already a fan of bibs because they keep my base layers from riding up under my backpack as I’m touring. The North Face Ceptor Bibs are the first pair I’ve had with a higher chest panel that are typically found in men’s bibs. Why do I love this […]
Is the Nitro Vertical Splitboard Binding the best splitboard binding on the market at the moment? It’s sure in the running. What makes this binding unique is it combines the simplicity and reliability of Spark R&D Bindings, which is then upgraded with better high back, straps, and buckles that make this splitboard binding ride and […]
Is this soap box available for a minute? Oh, it is? Great. Let me snap on my Smith Maze Helmet, (safety first), and hop up here real quick… Recently, I was part of a panel that was giving advice to beginners on things they should do when picking up the sport, skiing or snowboarding. The […]
Take on your favorite resort trails or backcountry laps – with this top 10 list of the best women’s snowboard pants for 2023. If you’re wearing hand-me-downs it’s okay. We’ve got you covered if you’re ready to spring for a new set of women snowboard pants and women’s snowboard bibs choose from this top-shelf collection […]
When VOITED created their Soul Slipper, it was all about love. Your feet are your truest allies. They take the most abuse over your long hikes and blistering runs. You buckle them into rigid plastic boots, or force them to flex toe to instep to heel over and over, or cram them into tight climbing […]
For riders in the backcountry looking for a splitboard that offers control and stability the CAPiTA Neo Slasher Splitboard is a great option. CAPiTA’s Neo Slasher Split with its ALPINE V1 Profile is camber dominate making this splitboard great on the uphill and perfect for splitboarders that enjoy camber while going downhill. Capita Neo Slasher […]
If your favorite soft shell and your favorite puffy had a baby, it would be Rab’s Khroma Transpose Jacket. The company combined micropuff style synthetic insulation with this super stretchy yet super waterproof outer material to create an all-in-one ski mountaineering jacket. And, although the website states that the jacket is best used for backcountry […]
The Ortovox Free Rider 22 is one well-designed pack. Not only does it excel at its intended use at the ski resort, but I’ve also enjoyed taking it out for short to moderate-length ski tours. We’ll start with the resort. I love to leave my pack on my back when riding lifts. I find it […]