The first ever big mountain boots that showed me heaven were K2 Snowboard Boots so it’s not surprising that now, after many years and testing countless snowboard boots, the K2 Aspect Boots have again taken me to that rare mountain nirvana. With the kind of stiff construction that can take hundreds of hours ascending and […]
Without playing favorites, the Kemper Screamer Snowboard is hand’s down the best solid board I have ridden in a decade perhaps ever? When the board arrived and I saw the aggressive looking edges (think Magne-Traction), which Kemper calls Shark Bite edge traction combined with the lack of snow we have had this winter and I […]
The SPOT Gen4 satellite device is a must have for all adventurous outdoors people who venture into the backcountry. Whether it be backpacking, hiking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, horseback riding, or anything else, this device is a crucial and reliable piece of equipment for anyone who is exploring and playing where cellular devices are unreliable. The […]
In somewhat surprising news Volcom is kitting out the U.S. Snowboard Team with some seriouslly wild outfits for the 2022 Winter Olympics. The Volcom Stone logo represents the surf, snow, skate culture perhaps more than any other brand. Founded in Costa Mesa, California in 1991, Volcom grew into one of the most core action sports […]
Black Diamond is a brand that has continued to make major contributions to mountain sports since the 80’s. That’s why it’s no surprise that they use the latest innovation and technology to engineer ski poles for anyone from resorts riders to mountaineers. If you’re looking for a pair of poles that are light, sturdy and […]
Combining heritage art, unbeatable comfort and bombproof construction must have been OR’s goal when they made their Carbide Bibs. The Outdoor Research Carbide Bibs can handle any weather, don’t crush your chest, and allow for wide fluid movement all the while looking super steezy. Pertex Nylon Start with that Pertex Shield 3L 100% nylon 40D […]
For this test, I wore the Trew Gear Chariot Bibs at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort as well as a few times while splitboarding in the backcountry on Teton Pass and in Grand Teton National Park. The Trew Charito Bibs worked great both in and out of bounds and in a variety of conditions. Trew Bib […]
Bibs are super warm and convenient but can be annoying at times; pants are great especially for resort riding but aren’t as warm, don’t keep snow out as well, and don’t have as many pocket options. The Flylow Compound Bib is both, wrapped up in the highest-of-tech waterproof membranes and all sorts of other other […]
Mary Oliver once wrote “…If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love you very much” and I think the same can be said about the gear one chooses to bring into the woods with them. Made in the same factories as most house-hold industry brands, ski touring with the Unisex […]
When it comes to keeping your hands warm, dry, and protected there are super tech snow gloves, super rugged insulated leather workers’ gloves, and then there’s Hestra’s Fall Line Glove that blows everything else away. Literally there is no glove that combines such high performance with rugged style, and such bomber protection with such absurd […]