“This is the first phase of being lost. You were disoriented and, like most people who are confused you just pressed on as fast as you could go. You were trying to make your mental map fit what you see.” So goes the unofficial theme of Susan Purvis’s new book exploring her evolution from avid […]
The lightest splitboard binding to ever come to the market has been released from the team over at Spark. What makes the Spark R&D Arc Pro Binding unique? Well, let’s start with its weight or lack thereof. Spark R&D Arc Pro Weight Pinky lifting friendly bindings. Say what? The Spark R&D Arc Pro Splitboard Bindings weigh […]
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 […]