When I first tried on the L.L. Bean Wildcat Jacket I wasn’t really sure when it was to be worn? I didn’t know if I was going to say it’s a ski jacket, a casual jacket ETC. Then I realized I have been wearing this jacket continually for the last few weeks. L.L. Bean Wildcat […]
The Patagonia Descensionist Pack is a great way to store all your gear while recreating in the backcountry. Whatever you do though, don’t let the look of the material fool you the Patagonia Descensionist Pack is durable enough to handle whatever you throw at it. Patagonia Descensionist Backpack Durability Starting with the material, the Patagonia […]
The Sweet Protection Switcher Helmet is the winner of Outside Magazine’s “Gear of the Year”, and I was stoked to try it for myself. The best companies are started out of necessity for proper gear by enthusiasts themselves. Travel back to Norway in 1988, from river kayaking to skateboarding, Sweet Protection has been creating superior […]
Frost-nipped fingers are totally avoidable with the right gear, and The Flylow Oven Mittens are a durable and minimalist set of mitts that have found their way into my kit for a wide variety of adventures. Smart little buggers, and reliable too. Flylow Oven Mitts Pigskin The Flylow Oven Mittens are made out of pigskin, […]
The Quiksilver Travis Rice Stretch Jacket is endorsed by T-Rice isn’t only a fashion statement, it proves to be useful as a go-to snowboard, snowmobile, and all-around winter backcountry layer. Quiksilver Travis Rice Stretch Jacket Zippers You can end up getting lost with all the pockets on the Quiksilver Travis Rice Stretch Jacket but they […]
The Nitro Squash Splitboard is a ripping snowboard that does well at the resort, cat skiing and for the occasional day of splitboarding. I tested the Nitro Squash while splitboarding around the Tetons. Nitro Squash Splitboard Camber Profile The Nitro Squash Splitboard with its camber profiles is super fun going downhill on. It’s effortless to […]
Clarity is right! With over 11’ of snow falling in the Tetons so far in January there has been a lot of storm riding. I’ve been stoked the have a pair of POC Opsin Clarity Goggles to keep me seeing straight and safe on the hill. POC Opsin Clarity Zeiss Lens From the moment I […]
The Mystery Ranch Saddle Peak Pack is a well-built 25L ski and snowboard pack suitable for riding lifts, slaying sidecountry, sled skiing, and bare-bones backcountry tours. I tested this pack skiing OB at Jackson Hole, and on several tours of assorted lengths in the Wydaho backcountry. Some of those tours involved a little ‘schwacking, and […]
The K2 Marauder Splitboard is incredibly solid on the way uphill with its camber dominate profile. On the way down if you can handle the camber the board excels, especially in light density snow. K2 Marauder Splitboard Profile The K2 Marauder Split is camber dominate with slight rocker at the tip and tail for added […]
I tested the Anon Sync M Fusion Goggles with the crisp Zeiss Lens Sonar infrared lens while storm riding in the Tetons. Anon Sync Zeiss Lens My first opinion of the Anon Sync Goggles with the Zeiss lens. Yes Please! I took these Anon Goggles and didn’t even read the box or directions about how […]