Two decades and the secret is out about the durable, lightweight, loose-fitting, lifetime warrantied Burton [ak] line. For this review, I tested the Alaska-inspired Burton [ak] Tusk 3L High Top Pants. Here in the Wydaho backcountry quite a few skiers and snowboarders rock the Burton [ak] line of outerwear. You read that right: SKIERS!!! Burton […]
I was excited to try the Bolle Scarlett Goggles with NXT Photochromic lenses, which claim to automatically darken and lighten in response to changing light conditions; making the lens darker when conditions are bright, but increasing the visible light transmission when there’s less sun. Bollé is one of those brands that I’ve always seen but […]
The Arbor Sequoia Bindings are a fun and sporty ride. These bindings were easy and quick to put on my boards and adjust to my preferred stance. The Sequoia binding is a responsive binding, that does not hold back. The binding has a medium flex and is ideal for intermediate riders. Arbor has packed a […]
When Gigi Ruf first envisioned the Slash Linehiker Splitboard, he probably said something like “Okay, big air, adaptability, power, and pop.” But, you know, in Austro-Bavarian accented German. Because Gigi is a Tyrol powerhouse who always looks like he’s having the most fun while laying down massive hammers, and linking together every crazy drop, ramp, […]
There’s a fair chance you’ve already tried on the RIDE Lasso Boots. They’re RIDE’s bestseller, and one of the best selling men’s boots overall.And that makes them a great pick for anyone looking to get their first pair of “real” snowboard boots, or even experienced riders who want the features and performance that the Lasso […]
The HOKA Speedgoat Mid 2 GORE-TEX Shoes are perfect for running in the snow during the winter months. This was the first pair of HOKA One One shoes I have tested, and surely won’t be the last. GORE-TEX Shoes Don’t let snow and cold be an excuse for you to stop running, luckily the HOKA […]
The first thing you notice about the G3 Splitboard + Glide Climbing Skins is how awesome the asymmetrical tip/nose clip is, it perfectly attaches to the tip of your splitboard therefore lining up the rest of the climbing skin without that pesky wrinkle so common in the older splitboard skins. G3 Splitboard + Glide Climbing […]
After trying on numerous pairs of bibs from other manufacturers, the Saga Anomie Bibs fit me just about perfectly. The best part of the fit is they have all the pros of a bib such as suspenders and a high waist to keep snow out but are very minimalist on the top end. Saga Anomie […]
I am a grimy man. In the course of my work as a custodian and tail-guide at Valhalla Mountain Touring, one of my main objectives is to not require multiple costume changes daily and to make a fairly seamless transition from scrubbing toilet bowls in the a.m hours to shredding Ruby Bowl before noon. The […]
Trying out the Giro Emerge MIPS Helmet, I was a little skeptical – it looked bulbous but stripped down. Still, I’ve been wearing helmets religiously since that one time I accidentally went inverted in the Steamboat park in 2001 and landed on the helmet I’d just gotten as a Christmas present. And so I’ve gone […]