If you ever had some twisted tryptophan-fueled dream where a swaggy pant marries an indomitable bib, Flylow’s Baker Bib would be the child of that union. As the legend goes, their name comes from a Frenchwoman describing how the founders skied more like they were flying low than carving snow, with all the style, grace, […]
3-in-1 layering systems in winter gear have been around since the 90’s, yet 686 has found a way to make theirs simultaneously stylish, comfortable, and functional. In particular, the 686 Smarty Cargo Pant has deliberate features that make it a catch 22 for resort gear. Imagine the benefits of six, deep pockets to hold goodies […]
From Sweet Protection comes the Ascender MIPS Helmet. This low volume, lightweight, breathable helmet is a go to for anyone looking to reduce bulk without sacrificing safety. While most of my proper ski mountaineering (the stuff involving ice-axes and crampons) happens during the spring, I wanted to test this helmet as soon as I got […]
Way back in 1759 the French satirist Voltaire published his magnum opus, the tale of a young man named Candide who believes he lives in “the best of all possible worlds” despite experiencing overwhelming evidence otherwise. Two hundred and twenty two years later the undisputed best of all French skiers was born: Candide Thovex. Today […]
Hot take, ski bibs are far superior to traditional snow pants, and the Helly Hansen Powderqueen Bibs accentuate this point with all their sneaky pocket amenities and overall extreme comfort. These double layer HELLY TECH® bibs are durable, and slightly insulated while simultaneously waterproof and breathable so you get the best of both worlds; warmth […]
The Mountain Hardwear Exposure/2 GORE-TEX Pro Light Jacket is an epic GORE-TEX Pro Jacket made for going light and fast into the rarest air of the mountains. The Exposure 2 repels whatever wind and precip the sky can pelt at you. Yet despite all this protection, it’s freakishly light, keeping that heavy weight off your […]
Hitting the outdoors in Utah always calls for some eye ware protection. Whether I am hitting the southern desert trails or enjoying the snow covered mountains there is always one must need piece of gear and that is SUNGLASSES! I have been putting the Tifosi Swank XL Sunglasses to the test while doing a bit […]
At first glance, the Nixon Regulus Expedition looks like your typical plastic timepiece. But once you get your hands on it, you quickly realize that this is not just another run-of-the-mill watch. Plastic? Not a chance. The Regulus Expedition is a highly sophisticated piece of engineering designed with the outdoorsman in mind. Whether it’s fishing […]
As one of the most eagerly-awaited launches of the year, the all-new Lectric XP 3.0 E-Bike brings big updates to this popular folding electric bike. This third-generation XP hits the city streets and boasts a more powerful motor and other performance-boosting tweaks across the e-bike. The price tag hovers around $1,000 depending on current deals […]
Getting compliments always feels rad and the number of “wows” I got when wearing the Arc’teryx Beta LT Jacket was unparalleled (Color is “Mesmer”). I’d hop out of my car on Teton Pass to do a backcountry ski lap and not only did I look cool in my bright trendy Arc’teryx shell but I also […]