Sushi is a delicious dead fish. And delicious dead fish float deliciously. So it makes sense that the Rossignol Sushi Splitboard, their newest pow split is a flotation master, starving for deep, fluffy white stuff to roar through. This may not be the most versatile split in your quiver — but when the conditions are […]
I love Winter. Skiing, Ice Climbing, not having to pick up dog poop are all great. But, there’s something special about being warm and cozy while breathing subzero air. The Black Diamond Stance Belay Pants are great for staying warm in the deep freeze. Insulated Pants Whether you’re belaying an ice climb, hanging out at […]
Holding down the all-terrain freestyle category is the Lib Tech TRS Snowboard designed by guys like EJ, Blair Habenicht, and Sammy Luebke. Considering the scope and size of varied terrain(everything from big mountain comps to pipe) these guys shred its a safe bet that the Lib Tech TRS can handle anything you throw at it. […]
A good glove for a reasonable price can be hard to come by, luckily Free The Powder Gloves have been designed to meet that challenge while offering a high-quality product. All gloves from Free the Powder are made with genuine leather palms, and a breathable and waterproof softshell backing. I have found leather gloves to […]
Having spent the past decade running Dakine backpacks I was stoked to try out the Dakine Poacher 36L Backpack here in the Tetons, featuring an airbag system otherwise known as R.A.S. Dakine Poacher 36L Capacity This year’s Dakine Poacher 36L Backpack will be a hit with just about anyone that spends time skiing or riding […]
The Helly Hansen Ridge Shell Jacket is a higher-end choice from Helly Hansen specifically designed with freeriding in mind. Details such as the backpack friendly pocket orientation, high visibility visor, and included RECCO tag make the design well suited to ‘off piste’ skiers and riders. H2FLOW The Helly Hansen Ridge Shell jacket is fairly heavy-duty, […]
The 686 GLCR Hydra Thermagraph Jacket was made for shredders that like to bang out lift-accessed laps at their local ski resort. What makes this coat unique is its Thermagraph insulation which is conveniently located throughout the jacket in the areas where your vital organs alive. 686 Hydra Thermagraph Jacket Warmth Right off the bat, […]
Patagonia’s most breathable snow jacket in the line specially designed for ski touring and splitboarding is the Men’s Reconnaissance Jacket. What makes this jacket super unique is the fact it blends a soft shell jacket with a hardshell for the ultimate in comfort, durability and incredible functions while touring in the backcountry. Reconnaissance Jacket Review […]
There is nothing more frustrating than skins that don’t bite. The track gets slippery and steep and the switchbacks take twice as much effort. Especially true in spring when fighting your way up the hard-packed superhighway of Garnet Canyon, where I took these last year on a trip up to the Chouinard Couloir in the […]
Since its inception in 2012, the Scarpa Maestrale RS has been lauded as the second coming of the Messiah by many big names in the ski industry (I’m looking at you, Lou Dawson). Praised for its relatively low weight, and widely used by guides and patrollers due to its great walking mode paired with the […]