The Outdoor Research Hemispheres II Jacket might just be the ultimate solution for active backcountry snow sports. This 3L GORE-TEX shell, combined with strategic stretch panels on the back and wrist cuffs creates an ultra-light, ultra-mobile jacket. Definitely a top-notch contender if you are looking for high performance, quality, and durability. Stretchable Material When your […]
Burton’s GORE-TEX Mittens were made with one scientific equation in mind: wet hands equal cold hands. Cold hands are dangerous because you can’t feel your fingers and your fingers are pretty important. But while these mittens are brilliant thanks to their GORE-TEX shell, they’re also stylish and super warm and soft. While your hands are […]
Forget having to choose between being green and staying dry. You can feel good, look good, and stay outside longer with the all-new TREW TREWth PRIMO Bibs. Built to Last The TREW Gear Trewth Bibs are built tough! After 14 years of R&D, TREW released the new PRIMO fabric, made of 100% recycled nylon. This […]
The Mountain Hardwear Women’s Exposure/2 Pro Light pants are a versatile and high-performance shell outer layer designed for real winter adventures. I wore these pants while splitboarding around Teton Pass. These are a versatile external layer for activities like ice climbing, mountaineering, skiing or snowboarding. These Exposure/2 Pro Light pants are constructed with a combination […]
The C-9 Snowboard Bindings from Ride are hungry. And they have no dietary restrictions. Starved for anything and everything on the all-mountain menu, they are poised to devour whatever line you put in front of them. Tested at Whistler and Baker, there was no shortage of terrain served up to the Ride C-9 Bindings. These […]
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 […]