Double BOA? Yep and no laces either. I had an opportunity to go snowboarding in the brand new Vans Verse Boots. Vans BOA Snowboard Boot After trying the Vans Verse Snowboard Boot with BOA I just can’t help but laugh at how silly egos can be, mine especially. At first, I wasn’t sure if BOA […]
The Slide Belt Survival Belt is one of the few accessories you can wear that has the potential to express who you are since everybody wears the same jeans and checkered shirts these days. And sometimes a belt comes along that’s unique and powerful and feels just good putting on — and it holds a […]
Better on the skin track but still needs some work. The Lib Tech Split BRD has all the makings of the perfect split. The board is lightweight, eco-friendly, super spirited and comes with a C3 Camber profile. What more do you need? Camber Profile for Touring Let’s start with what works with the Lib Tech Split […]
Last winter I had the chance to check out the Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro Camber Snowboard here in the Tetons. This big mountain twin shaped cambered snowboard was designed by Bryan Iguchi who needed a board that could handle powerful riding in terrain from AK to Japan and especially at home in the backcountry around […]
The Petzl Hirundos Harness, meaning swallow (like the bird), is not gender-specific and comes in bright, safety orange (a color I love, which I confess is half the reason I bought it). Petzl Hirundos Harness Design I’ve taken the Petzl Hirundos Harness out on a variety of missions: from “balancey” sport routes on Washington slab […]
The Bontrager Race Wheelsets brake system allows for the wheels to be easily removed. This is nice if you ever need to transport your bike in a vehicle without a bike rack. These Bontanger Wheels are designed to be used with Disc Brakes. I have been using these wheels to zip around Denver, CO as […]
With a commitment to quality goods from day one, it’s no wonder Filson has continued to be a leader in clothing and equipment for the outdoor crowd just as they had done with miners, prospectors, and lumberman of yesteryear. The last 120 years of innovation brings us to the piece of gear I’ve had the […]
Anyone who has spent time climbing in New England has probably heard the word “seep.” You know, like, “That crack will seep for days after it rains!” or “Wow, this wall is still seeping, and it’s been dry out all week.” This summer was especially seepy. I found myself dragging my shiny, new Mammut 9.5 […]
“Dirty Trucks, Lonely Wives, Happy Dogs” sounds about right! Thanks to Mud River I know no longer worry about having a dirty, muddy or wet dog in the back seat of my truck. Simply install the Two Barrel Double Seat Cover over a bench seat and let your dog, well be a dog. Reversible Seat […]
The Katabatic Gear Onni 50 is a lightweight pack built for day hiking and quick overnight backpacking trips. Founded in 2007, Colorado-based Katabatic Gear started by making quilts for the backcountry and has now expanded into a full line of backpacks, sleeping bags and bivys. 50L Capacity The first time I packed the Katabatic Gear […]