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Garywayne 2013 Review
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As a primary backcountry set up, many of my friends ski the 185 cm Armada JJ mounted with Dynafit bindings. It’s a good, Read More | Buy Now
The first thing I noticed when I picked up Swix's Sonic R1 adjustable touring poles was their weight, or total lack of it. Thanks to a carbon fiber shaft construction, Read More | Shop Swix
Snowboard bindings have come a long way from pieces of plastic and EVA foam hastily slapped together. With bindings being better than ever Read More | Shop For Bindings
Backcountry skiing usually isn’t a naked sport—one needs something to wear. Much like our birthday suits, all clothing is pretty much the same though, right? Read More | Shop Outdoor Research
In celebration of 30 years of excellence, Sessions Outwear is bringing back the Shane McConkey signature jacket. Featuring 20,000mm Waterproof/15,000g/m2 Read More
Skiing in this jacket is my new favorite thing. A TNF Athlete Pick, a TGR Approved piece, and basically sold out online … a coincidence? Read More
I was drooling over those boots after just a few hours in them. Last week, I caught up with Jonathan Fischbein, a Director of Development at DC Shoes. Read More
When it comes to outerwear, looking good is only the beginning. The true value of jackets and pants lie within their ability to not only keep us warm and dry. Read More
May 7, 2013 | By tgrweb
Dynafit's Rugged Touring Binding...
May 6, 2013 | By tgrweb
Dynafit's new rugged touring binding....
April 17, 2013 | By tgrweb
A midfat touring ski with guts....
Not too heavy, not too light, the Stio Origins Jacket is perfect for being active outside, or for simply walking around town on a brisk day....
April 16, 2013 | By tgrweb
Booker’s Bourbon is intense, but treat it responsibly and you’ll find it’s one of the better sipping whiskeys available....
April 15, 2013 | By tgrweb
A lightweight touring boot with plenty of burl....
April 11, 2013 | By tgrweb
The ultimate slarvry powder ski...
March 26, 2013 | By TGRSam
As a primary backcountry set up, many of my friends ski the 185 cm Armada JJ mounted with Dynafit bindings. It’s a good, light setup for touring because of the JJ’s progressive shape, and tech bindings...
March 20, 2013 | By thanvolk
The first thing I noticed when I picked up Swix's Sonic R1 adjustable touring poles was their weight, or total lack of it. Thanks to a carbon fiber shaft construction adopted from Swix's cross-country...
March 18, 2013 | By KenHolden
Snowboard bindings have come a long way from pieces of plastic and EVA foam hastily slapped together. With bindings being better than ever it was hard to pick our favorites, but these five rode on a level...
March 12, 2013 | By Steve Marsh
If you’d rather spend time tweeting about first chair in the lift line, this might not be your boot, but if you prefer to take your time for the perfect fit, these are for you. I found this to be a non-issue—after...
March 4, 2013 | By StephanieBuelow
The Voyager is Zeal’s rimless lens to frame interface goggle meant for the ultimate peripheral vision and the quick exchange of lenses....
March 4, 2013 | By Amy Haverkampf
Skiing in this jacket is my new favorite thing. A TNF Athlete Pick, a TGR Approved piece, and basically sold out online … a coincidence? I think not. Ladies, you’re going to want to get in on this....
February 28, 2013 | By Jake Des Roches
I was drooling over those boots after just a few hours in them. Last week, I caught up with Jonathan Fischbein, a Director of Development at DC Shoes....
February 27, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
The beer that delivers “refreshment as cold as the Rockies” is offering a bit more this spring to fans of snow-topped mountains. The K2/Coors Light cold-activated skis and K2/Coors Banquet cold-activated...
February 26, 2013 | By TGRSam
Big, red and flashy, I feel like Cyclops from the X-Men when I’m wearing my Smith I/OX goggles....
February 25, 2013 | By EricOdlin
Behold, the Cobra, the newest inception from Never Summer Industries. Hailed as their most versatile, highest performing all mountain slayer, I was excited to see for myself how this stick would handle....
February 22, 2013 | By LeeLau
Extremely Canadian is a Whistler-based company that is best known for offering specialty steep skiing clinics (combining a mix of quasi-guiding and instruction inbounds). With the growth in interest in...
February 22, 2013 | By tgrweb
After three years of backcountry development and testing, Jones Snowboards unleashed their latest splitboard innovation - the Ultracraft....
February 19, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
Julbo Orbiter Ski Goggles with Zebra® Photochromic lenses feature unsurpassed technology with color-changing lenses that go from category 2 to 4 in less than 28 seconds!...
February 18, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
Swany Toaster Softy Mittens are made to wear while skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and during any other winter activity. Let these Swany Toaster Softy Mittens keep you warm and toasty wherever you go....
February 15, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
When it comes to outerwear, looking good is only the beginning. The true value of jackets and pants lie within their ability to not only keep us warm and dry, but to actually progress our riding and enhance...
February 14, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
Neil Provo, accomplished splitboard mountaineer, filmmaker, and Wasatch backcountry regular, proudly joins Voile’s team of backcountry riders....
February 14, 2013 | By TawnyaSchultz
Women would be lying if they said they purchased outerwear strictly based on technical allure. Sure, waterproofing and warmth can and should come into play, but if something is cute and stylish, she is...
February 12, 2013 | By Jeff Wogoman
The line between AT boot and full alpine boot continues to blur with the Atomic Tracker 130. Not many years ago, AT boots felt great, but lacked performance on the down, and alpine boots skied great,...
February 11, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
Hilaree and Kit have become the global ambassadors for the new Cham W series, that was unveiled last week in Denver, Colorado during the 2013 SIA tradeshow....
February 7, 2013 | By BrianWulf
The 2013 Scott Jib skis are some of the best performing park sticks on the market. Little brother to Scott’s Jib TW, this ski has all the same features except for the race base. But don’t be fooled if...
February 7, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
ne of the most impressive aspects of Snow-Chute Boot is the amount of performance jammed into such a lightweight package. The dual injection-molded EVA frame makes it easy to kick up your heels to rejoice,...
February 6, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
If you need a glove that can keep your hands warm and dry while also dishing out a mean dose of rugged durability, feel free to look elsewhere, but know that your quest will ultimately end with the Marmot...
February 6, 2013 | By tgrweb
An incredible X Games 2013 week comes to a close for Team O'Neill! With David's Wise's gold in SuperPipe, Max Parrot's silver and first-ever backside triple cork in Slopestyle, Seb Toots landing a backside...
February 5, 2013 | By bradysnow
Today you’d be hard pressed to not see the logos of rock stars, rappers and other music-based industries while shredding the slopes....
February 5, 2013 | By EricOdlin
The name says it all. The Gnu Rider’s Choice (or “RC” as it’s know in the biz) is a prime choice for rider’s looking to get their freestyle on all over the mountain. This has been a top seller from Gnu...
February 3, 2013 | By brennadyer
EC2 BTX. This is a combination between elliptical and banana camber technology. This shape is what allows the Velvet Guru to be an all-terrain board, which kill the jibs and floats in the pow....
January 31, 2013 | By SlayEverything
Is the future NOW? I think so. NOW Bindings has broken the mold of standard snowboard bindings and created the most talked about snowboard bindings on the market this year. Maybe they are not quite on...
January 30, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
Already making a ton of noise, Jones Snowboards released a slew of boards that are destined to redefine the meaning of the word “epic.”...
January 29, 2013 | By thanvolk
By combining ABS' 30 years of experience in the space with their athlete driven high performance design, the Patrol 24 ABS Pack is a force to be reckoned with. It's a thoughtfully built backcountry pack...
January 29, 2013 | By Steve Marsh
These feel like a pair of Dickies that you can really put some miles on and keep with you for a few seasons....
January 28, 2013 | By brennadyer
As a lady with a fairly narrow face, finding a good pair of sunglasses that actually fit and look good is hard to come by. In Smith's Chemists, I was excited to find a pair of sunglasses that not only...
January 25, 2013 | By TristanOlson
The new Seth Morrison inspired Unification Pro Jacket is easily one of the best jackets available in any price range and one of my top three favorites this season....
January 24, 2013 | By tgrweb
Rossignol's all-new Soul 7 Skis takes “2013 Best in Show” at the Outdoor Retailer show!...
January 24, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
The song ‘Walking in the winter wonderland’ makes snow and the cold sound charming and it us especially is your wearing an Eider Dombai Jacket....
January 23, 2013 | By TristanOlson
It’s one of the best looking kits this season. The Great Ascent jacket will easily put a smile on most riders’ faces and should not be overlooked....
January 23, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
If you need a jacket that is lightweight, warm, and waterproof, then the Patagonia Down Sweater Full-Zip Hooded Jacket is for you. In addition, it’s comfortable and stylish and can be layered both on top...
January 22, 2013 | By thanvolk
If you're looking for an aggressive one-quiver powder ski, the Atomic Automatic is an exceptional choice....
January 22, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
While the jacket keeps you toasty warm, it is also designed for maximum comfort. It’s four-way stretch material and design moves with your body so that hiking up the hill for a run or bombing through the...
January 21, 2013 | By TGRSam
For resort skiing, there is no other boot I would consider wearing. I love the three-piece technology with swappable tongues for different flexes....
January 21, 2013 | By KenHolden
North Face has nailed our perfect idea of a three-in-one jacket. If it’s cold, you’re going to appreciate the inner fleece liner. If it’s wet, you’ll have no trouble with their HyVent waterproof technology....
January 21, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
All in all, this is one of the warmest and most comfortable jackets that we’ve found for the temperatures around here when we’re not on the mountain playing....
January 18, 2013 | By tgrweb
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January 18, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
If you truly consider yourself a powder fiend, then you need to buy a camera like the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition to capture all of your action. Once the summer rolls around, you’ll be glad that you did....
January 17, 2013 | By SharonBader
The progression in touring boots is truly inspirational. As the fastest growing market in the ski industry this shouldn't be surprising. Scarpa's introduction of the Gea in 2011 was a huge leap for me....
January 16, 2013 | By StephanieBuelow
The Ninja Suit will revolutionize your base layering system and is as fun and comfortable as it looks....
January 16, 2013 | By thanvolk
A boot that fits very well and performs without compromise whether going up or down. I’ve already adjusted a number of my current skis to the ST1s and will likely convert the rest...
January 15, 2013 | By TGRSam
I am totally stoked on these Narrow Ass Snowboards. Narrow Ass Snowboards …. It’s like skiing, but fun! Highly recommended....
January 15, 2013 | By thanvolk
I've already seen a couple of them in the Tram line over the past couple of weeks. Look no further than the Hometown Down next time you're in the market for a puffy....
January 14, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
Rossignol partners with Recycle Utah to Focus on recycling snowsports equipment...
January 11, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
The 2013 Signal Omni Snowboard is a great board plain and simple. I’d recommend it to just about any rider on the mountain....
January 10, 2013 | By brennadyer
With winter right in full swing I was more than excited to get The North Face’s Women’s Metropolis Parka for the cold days and nights around town. I have found this parka to be my go-to jacket this season....
January 9, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
In the modern day and age, splitboards cost a pretty penny. It is not uncommon to see low-end boards with $1,000 + price tags. Voile nudges into the market with an affordable offering – their Artisan Splitboard...
January 8, 2013 | By EricOdlin
I’ve got Boa on the brain, literally! The Riot Boa from Pro-tec is a good looking, low profile, and exceptionally lightweight melon saver....
January 8, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
For the 2013/14 ski season, Rossignol will introduce the next progression of the award-winning S-Series and the Future of Freeride: the all-new 7 SERIES....
January 7, 2013 | By MikeHardaker
If you’re looking for a snowboard with serious snap, pop, power, and control (and, really, who isn’t?),...
January 3, 2013 | By EricOdlin
At first glance, the new Infuse boot from Vans looks like a vintage mountaineering boot, with a full wrap of beefy rubber around a premium leather body. To add to its old school class it has regular laces...
January 2, 2013 | By DannyHolland
The Drift HD Action Camera offers a decent alternative in the highly competitive POV market. Featuring a slender 4-inch design, similar to a Contour-like camera, it mounts well to most helmets for mountain...
December 31, 2012 | By LeeLau
I've written a bit about the Dynafit Mercury in a previous article for TGR. In brief, it's an alpine touring boot made by Dynafit that has tech fittings, is part of their 'Free Touring' line and therefore...
December 24, 2012 | By MikeHardaker
The Jones Snowboards Mountain Twin takes the guesswork out of buying a new snowboard. If you’re looking for a little sumpin’ sumpin’ in the form of a killer all-mountain freestyle machine, then, man, this...
December 21, 2012 | By MikeHardaker
When approaching your holiday gift-giving strategy it’s important to first think about your loved one's passions. If they dig snowboarding, or if a ski trip is on the agenda this year, surprise the skier...
December 21, 2012 | By tgrweb
Get above and beyond with the Jones Solution Splitboard. This is the stick backcountry legend Jeremy Jones uses to access previously un-ridden zones and float on top of the deepest powder known to man....
December 20, 2012 | By Steve Marsh
When you are presented with the arduous task of looking for a solid all-mountain charger that can take you from blower pow at the top through icy traverses and exhausting chop, the Ride Machete GT raises...
After taking these bad boys out for about 10 days, you can really tell that they tried to minimize the construction of the binding. There are a few key features of this binding that stand out among similar...
For the impatient or anxious rider, however you may address yourself, these snowboard bindings are for you. The Cinch system is extremely unique – your strapping-in process is accelerated by its bear-trap...
December 19, 2012 | By BrianWulf
Finally I’ve found a goggle that doesn’t sacrifice comfort for field of view or vise versa. Brand new for 2013 Scott has launched the Off Grid goggle delivering exceptional peripheral vision and a perfect...
Helmet selection should only come down to protection, but like all things it’s not that simple. Scott’s Scream helmet is made with an ABS hard shell and meets the current CE EN 1077 certification. Yeah...
December 19, 2012 | By BlakeCampbell
There’s nothing worse than having your vision robbed of you of on an epic powder day because your stupid goggles keep fogging up. Next thing you know, you’re upside down in a tree well you didn’t see coming...
December 17, 2012 | By TristanOlson
It’s about time snow sports companies started turning their hoodies into high-tech layering pieces. I picked up the brand new Sluff Fleece while I was visiting some people at Burton’s HQ a few months back...
It’s really hard to go wrong with any Dragon goggles. From the discontinued Mace goggles (my favorite goggles for many years) to the Rogues (the TJ Schiller version super sick!) to the full-size APX goggles,...
December 17, 2012 | By KimOlson
There are trips and then there are trips. The first is a quick getaway when you’ll only need a small piece of luggage. The second, however, is for longer stays when you feel like you have to fit half of...
When it comes to choosing wax and tuning products for my skis, I always choose SWIX. I’ve used SWIX products ever since I was a little kid growing up in Alaska and they’ve never let me down. I recently...
Concussions are stupid. Multiple concussions can make you stupid. That’s why I’m such a huge proponent of wearing a helmet while skiing. However, I don’t actually enjoy actually wearing a helmet since...
When Old Man Winter shows you his nastiest side this season, don’t be afraid if you’re killin’ it in a pair of Patagonia PowSlayer bib pants. Deep pow, pouring rain and gale force winds are absolutely...
If you’re looking to unleash your inner Seth (Morrison) this winter then you’ll want to pair the Oakley Unification Pro jacket with these pants. These two pieces create one very impressive outfit for athletes...
Lightening Green! That’s the color of Oakley Great Ascent pants to get. They’re bright, loud and badass. Also, if you get yourself stuck upside down in a snow bank, you’ll be quickly discovered. Just like...
Running out of iPhone battery life sucks and it’s even worse when you’re on the mountain or in the middle of nowhere. This used to happen to me all the time. Thanks to Mophie’s Juice Pack Plus, I can listen...
December 14, 2012 | By TristanOlson
December 11, 2012 | By TristanOlson
It’s kind of funny how as skiers and snowboarders we over scrutinize almost every piece of ski and snowboard equipment we own, but for some reason have always overlooked our belts. Over the years, I have...
December 10, 2012 | By Mike Hardaker
December 10, 2012 | By EricOdlin
Automatic bindings? That’s right! One ratchet, two straps. You do the math! I got a chance to get in to a pair of K2 National bindings, and have been most pleased. I felt new levels of control, even...
December 4, 2012 | By BrianWulf
The trouble with finding proper outerwear is that manufacturers always sacrifice something.: It’s either too short, too long, not waterproof or the colors suck. The list goes on and on. With the Bronxx...
November 28, 2012 | By Sam Petri
Tried and true since 2008, The Bellows has proven to be a durable jacket capable of discretely holding at least a six-pack of beer....
November 28, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Just like the DAKINE Clutch Jacket, the Clutch Pants are legit too. I’m a big fan of the Clutch pants and they’re really a solid choice if you’re in the market this season. The Clutch’s pack a serious...
Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to the Oakley Men’s Unification Polartec Power Dry Jacket. I test mounds of gear each season, but only a very few select pieces make it into my personal...
November 20, 2012 | By EricOdlin
Feet, prepare to be stoked. Like a gift from the heavens, the top shelf Status boot from DC is all about all day comfort and balls-out performance. It’s the boot of choice for Mr. Travis Rice, which for...
November 19, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Traveling nowadays can be a real hassle to say the least. You can’t seem to go anywhere without dropping additional cash on extra fees or finding new difficulties when you arrive at the airport. With all...
November 16, 2012 | By TristanOlson
The new Orage Gibson bib pants pair perfectly with the JP Pro jacket or can be rocked with any other high-performance shell. If you’re into deep powder backcountry skiing or you’re getting some big storms...
November 15, 2012 | By TristanOlson
It’s very easy to get tired of layering all the time. I’ll be the first to admit that I do. Sometimes you just want to grab a super warm jacket when the weather turns frigid and you just want to be done...
November 13, 2012 | By BlakeCampbell
I’m stoked on the Point and Chute glove and not just because it’s a clever name. The design resembles that of a traditional 3-finger lobster design, but instead splitting the fingers 2-and-2, the Point...
November 12, 2012 | By TristanOlson
The Spy Platoons are back again for a second season and can easily hold their own in the oversized goggle category. These bad boys are definitely large and in charge. My favorite Platoon model this season...
November 9, 2012 | By thanvolk
In my experience, it's hard to go wrong with Smith Optics when it comes to protection. They make high quality, stylish products that are both functional and high performance and their Vantage Helmet represents...
November 8, 2012 | By TristanOlson
JP Auclair effortlessly blends impeccable park skiing with big mountain aptitude and backcountry prowess. JP’s no one-trick pony and is one of the very few complete skiers in the game today. I like to...
November 6, 2012 | By TristanOlson
i.N.i Cooperative is a new snowboard, ski and skate company jumping into the outerwear game this winter. I had a chance to sample some of their environmentally-friendly jackets and the Two Tone was my...
November 5, 2012 | By TristanOlson
What’s not to love about the Arc’teryx Beta FL jacket? It’s the perfect super-lightweight, high-performance, packable (it stuffs into a little sack for traveling) and breathable waterproof shell for running...
November 5, 2012 | By JillGarreffi
At first glance I noticed that these gloves are seriously steezy. Not only do the AX-30’s look awesome, the packaging/tag is also quite practical - "Keep as Ice Scraper." Who doesn't need an extra ice...
November 5, 2012 | By BlakeCampbell
The Igneo pant by Outdoor Research is a basic outer layer, perfect for everyday on the hill. They are simple with everything you need and nothing you don’t. They have a comfortable, baggy fit by design....
November 2, 2012 | By TristanOlson
After testing piles and piles of ski and snowboard pants for this season, I can confidently say that the Arc’teryx Sabre Full-Bib Pants are by far the best I’ve used. These bad boys are everything I look...
It’s very hard to ski or snowboard these days and not use DAKINE products. When it comes to the accessory market, DAKINE is the clear king and for good reason, they make some of the best products available....
For the second season in a row, I’m happy to announce that the Oakley Airbrakes are still my favorite goggles on the market. The optics are amazing, the lenses can be changed in a second and they look...
October 30, 2012 | By BlakeCampbell
Outdoor Research’s Vanguard jacket is a quality GORE-TEX shell that is ideal for hiking in the backcountry. For whatever reason, I had preconceptions about Outdoor Research’s gear being subpar to that...
October 25, 2012 | By TristanOlson
The brand new Patagonia PowSlayer not only annihilates snow and inclement weather, but also kills almost any memory of your father’s old Patagonia jacket. Yes, the PowSlayer is environmentally friendly...
Utilizing protection in many aspects of life is essential. You don’t want to drive around in a Chevy Corvair, skydive without a backup shoot or extend a super sketchy date into the next morning. That’s...
Having a rain jacket in Colorado where I live is not essential, but when visiting NYC, Seattle or Anchorage, having the right rain jacket is a necessity. I place rain jackets into two key categories. The...
October 22, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Sometimes it’s not all about the most tech ski or snowboard jackets for the winter season. Sometimes you just want something nice for when you’re off the hill and want to walk around town or grab a beer....
October 19, 2012 | By Sage Cattabriga-Alosa
Sage is one of the top skiers in the game. He could ride on anything he wants. Check out the gear he chooses and read what he has to say about it....
October 18, 2012 | By TristanOlson
The Arc’teryx Men’s Keibo jacket is my favorite ski/snowboarding jacket this season. I honestly can’t find a better jacket than this and I am so stoked that I have the opportunity to rock this all winter...
October 15, 2012 | By MollyBaker
Ski gear can be simplified to its technical components and specs. It can exist as a tangible entity, but it is alive and characterized in its stories. Like people, some gear has better stories than...
October 13, 2012 | By Todd Jones
Seth Morrison has been crushing it for as long as any pro skier still in the game. Seth works on and designs all of his gear. Check out what he has to say about the gear he rides....
October 10, 2012 | By Sam Petri
I’m not going to lie: I’ve been sporting the same blue, 48-inch rental ski poles that I borrowed and never returned from Wildernest Sports, at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, since the winter...
October 9, 2012 | By Steve Marsh
As a loyal snow pant wearer for some 12 odd years, I was a little skeptical crossing over to what I interpreted as the ‘dark side’ of snow trousers. I associate bibs with uncomfortable straps over my shoulders,...
October 8, 2012 | By Chris Benchetler
I ski the 183 Atomic Bent Chetler 90 percent of the time. They excel in pow, but can essentially be a one quiver ski. They are 142 mm in the tip, 123 mm under foot, and 134 mm in the tail, with a 19 meter...
October 5, 2012 | By Seth Morrison
Reversed stitching in fingers allows for a nice unmatched fit. A combination of Goat and Cow leathers. Padding for hand bumps on trees, stumps, or rocks. Wrist straps to let gloves hang off hand. Weatherproof...
October 3, 2012 | By thanvolk
The K2 Pon2oons are the second generation of the Shane McConkey inspired ski that changed how we think about powder skiing. A handful of modifications were made to the original to make it more aggressive...
October 2, 2012 | By AdamBroderick
Tried and Trew in the Pacific North-wet, the Cosmic is functional, fly, and feather-light. Weighing in at 23-ounces and sporting 20,000-mm waterproofing, this hard shell spits in the face of oncoming storms....
October 1, 2012 | By thanvolk
Seth Morrison says he’s been skiing the same boots for the past 22 years, and I now understand why. The Full Tilt pro model that bears his name features FT's 3-piece construction, which provides a more...
September 26, 2012 | By TristanOlson
For the longest time I would use my daily sunglasses for trail running, hiking, kayaking, etc. and didn’t know what I was missing until I used the Diablo’s from Bolle. The Bolle Diablo’s are so much better...
September 25, 2012 | By KimOlson
I have a tendency to collect bags. Carry-on luggage, in particular. The problem is that no one bag seems to do it all. I kinda feel like Goldilocks – the bag’s too big or too small, never just right. Lately,...
September 24, 2012 | By thanvolk
As a kid, my first pair of non hand-me-down gloves was a pair of Swanys. They were warm, comfortable and lasted through years of teenage angst and abuse. As such, I was psyched to get another pair on my...
September 17, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Why is there such a negative stigma around more stylish eyewear brands making high-performance sport sunglasses? Many of the eyewear brands that are considered the “coolest” make super high-tech goggles...
September 11, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Planes, Trains and Automobiles. My new Dakine Network Backpack travels everywhere with me and easily carries all of my necessary portable electronics and gear when I’m on the run. I travel all year...
September 7, 2012 | By tgrweb
Here, Jones talks about his signature O'Neill collection, which features the O'Neill Jones Packable Down jacket, 3 Layer Shell jacket and 3 Layer pant. All are made from sustainable materials and protect...
August 29, 2012 | By thanvolk
Whether I'm going to the beach, out on the water or into town, my Reef Fanning Sandals are a summer essential. Inspired by Australian surfer Mick Fanning, they are a performance sandal of Reef's that's...
August 22, 2012 | By AdamBroderick
Chamonix ski guide Asmus Norreslet says the Verglas 3L jacket from Helly Hansen is "a perfect workhorse for us guides." It only weighs 610 grams, and will survive 25,000 millimeters of water pressure before...
August 14, 2012 | By Sam Petri
If you want to get serious about backcountry ski touring, you’re going to need a tech binding. Although Dynafit invented the ultra-light binding style, the company’s patent expired a few years ago. Ever...
August 3, 2012 | By Steve Marsh
It’s not often that you come across a product that’s design has solved every issue that you can think of before you can address it. The POC Spine VPD Hydration Pack is the Swiss army knife of small-size...
August 1, 2012 | By Brennan Lagasse
If you’re looking for a screaming deal on a pair of brand spanking new handmade skis then you best not waste anymore time and head right over to Praxis and check out their pre-order sale....
July 31, 2012 | By tgrweb
Elbow pads don't need multiple uncomfortable straps or a hard shell. The Joint VDP 2.0 Elbow from POC is proof of that. The design is simple, clean, and functional. POC uses a fully sleeved pad with one...
July 30, 2012 | By JosephToney
At first glance, the POC Joint VPD long knee doesn’t seem like your typical DH pad. It doesn’t have a hard shell, complicated Velcro, snap closure, or any of that. POC utilizes a two velcro closure system...
July 20, 2012 | By JosephToney
I took the POC Cortex Flow helmet out not expecting anything special. I mean, it’s a helmet. It fit my head. I liked the style of it, so I got it, end of story, right? But when I actually shredded with...
July 12, 2012 | By TylerJackson
In the eternal search of the ultimate ski mobile that you can live in, shred out of and ultimately afford, we found this DoubleBack Volkswagen Sliding Extension Van. What makes this van appealing is that...
July 6, 2012 | By AdamBroderick
You’ve probably seen this helmet on the hill. The Variant, Smith's best-selling and award-winning helmet, utilizes an adjustable Boa dial that expands and contracts to fit even the most block-headed bros...
June 28, 2012 | By tgrweb
There’s really not much else anyone could ask for in a powder board. Ability to float, great response, and not too heavy. Taking this bad boy out on a foot plus powder day in Jackson Hole was a dream as...
June 25, 2012 | By Sam Petri
There was so much hype around Line’s Mr. Pollard’s Opus ski this past fall. For Eric Pollard to claim that this iteration of his pro model ski is his masterpiece — a ski design that took over 10 years...
June 22, 2012 | By thanvolk
It's Friday afternoon and I've got what feels like an endless weekend ahead of me. I put on my Smith Serpico sunglasses, peel out of work and head into Jackson's great outdoors in hopes to not look at...
June 20, 2012 | By TristanOlson
This is not a Pac Sun, Fruit of the Loom style hoodie, but a high-quality zip hoodie with ultra-comfortable construction, a lined hood and zippered pockets galore. It includes an internal passport/ticket...
June 19, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Featuring a black case, oversized face, grey dial and grey leather band, this watch will make you look good no matter what you do. It’s not the type of watch that you’ll want to take in the water or go...
June 18, 2012 | By TristanOlson
How could I not love something that always keeps me refreshed with a 12-pack of frosty libations, has a removable weather resistant stereo system with speakers that connect easily to my ipod/iphone, a...
June 14, 2012 | By Sam Petri
The best part about my Buck Products KnappSack is that there’s almost nothing on it that will break. There are no zippers, snaps or excessive straps. It’s simple. It’s a bag. It has two straps and two...
June 13, 2012 | By thanvolk
I spent the majority of my season skiing DPS' Wailer 112RP Hybrids and found them to be an an unbelievable resort and sidecountry powder ski that's remarkably versatile nearly everywhere else. When Jackson...
June 7, 2012 | By AdamBroderick
Cold Smoke Splitboards has recently come out of the southwestern Colorado woodwork to provide those of us with limited budgets a way to get off the lifts and into the backcountry. By splitting the boards...
June 5, 2012 | By TylerJackson
While driving west for eight hours across the entirety of Wyoming, my matte black Smith Gibson polarized sunglasses were my best friends. A new spin on classic, Havanna-style frames, the Gibson brings...
June 1, 2012 | By AdamBroderick
Imagine a house constructed of steel and stone, but with a padded interior made of memory-foam. That's what you get with the Burton SLX: superior comfort surrounded by a stable and supportive S4 outer...
May 31, 2012 | By thanvolk
Summer in Jackson Hole means spending plenty of time outside being active under the sun, making proper hydration essential. To help me out this summer, I picked up Hydrapak's Selva Hydration Pack and have...
May 30, 2012 | By Sam Petri
F-15 fighter jets, that’s what the Black Diamond Gigawatts feel like when they are strapped to my feet. Maching through the powder, making huge turns, these are the best skis I had the pleasure to ride...
May 28, 2012 | By Amy Haverkampf
Your iPhone is your lifeline on the hill no matter if it’s bluebird or a socked-in storm day. It wakes you up at the crack of dawn, keys you into important snow and avalanche reports, coordinates with...
May 23, 2012 | By Todd Jones
The premiss of avalanche safety is that you wok as a team, train, and have the right gear. This amazing new product defies all of these conventions....
May 22, 2012 | By thanvolk
I feel like I've been stuck in a cycle of buying cheap, disposable gloves the past couple of seasons. I try to ski 100 days every year and the cumulative wear from that builds pretty quickly, especially...
May 14, 2012 | By thanvolk
With all the acclaim that surrounds DPS and its signature Wailer 112RP, I knew a pair belonged in my quiver. My order arrived in early December and they quickly became my go-to resort and sidecountry powder...
May 11, 2012 | By Sam Petri
Of all the backcountry ski gear I own, this Pabst Blue Ribbon headband is perhaps the most important item in my backpack. I sweat a lot when I hike in the mountains and most of that sweat comes out of...
May 4, 2012 | By Sam Petri
Targeted at skiers and snowboarders, the hybrid hiking boot-skate shoes are reminiscent of Nike Dunks crossed with something you might find on the rack at EMS or REI. In the end, it’s a pretty stylish...
April 23, 2012 | By Sage Cattabriga-Alosa
For the deep pow ,I love this ski. It's nimble, and has pop, floats smooth, and stomps easily. It's a playful ski that can charge in the deep and slice through the crud....
April 18, 2012 | By Callum Pettit
This ski has "rocker," or early rise only in the tips of the ski. It has very slight camber with a flat tail but is still a twin tip. ......
April 13, 2012 | By Steve Marsh
In a struggling economy we find ourselves trying to look as stylish and as core as possible without breaking the bank, and a fresh pair of Cassette Sunglasses are the perfect affordable accessory to turn...
April 11, 2012 | By TristanOlson
The jeans look cool, have a dark wash, are really lightweight and have a very comfortable relaxed fit....
April 10, 2012 | By KentScheler
As a working snow professional, I use my probe daily for probing out snowpit locations, measuring snow layers depths, and accessing snow bridges....
April 9, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Sometimes on extra cold days your regular base layer pants just aren’t enough and that’s where these guys come in....
April 6, 2012 | By TristanOlson
I’m a convert. I’ll admit it. I tried Helly Hansen’s base layers for the first time this season and I love them....
April 5, 2012 | By KentScheler
I stand behind Da Kine packs 100%. These packs are designed with the working guide or proficient backcountry rider in mind....
April 4, 2012 | By thanvolk
If you've heard of DPS, you probably know them for their highly acclaimed progressively-shaped carbon fiber skis. Building on that success, the ski company has ventured into the realm of ski poles with...
April 3, 2012 | By KentScheler
While this shovel is a bit on the heavy side, it is perfect for the working snow professional....
April 2, 2012 | By KentScheler
As a heli-guide, finger dexterity and durability are a must. The Mustang Glove gives me both and while it is not designed for cold conditions, my hands seem to do fine most of the season....
March 30, 2012 | By KentScheler
For me I like pants with cargo pockets over the thigh. Armada has placed the pockets mid-thigh below the leg loop of the harness. Constructed of heavy DryRex 3L and inner leg venting options, the pants...
March 26, 2012 | By TristanOlson
The new Oakley Sethmo Pant is clearly one of the best products this season. Their ridiculously lightweight, the GORE-TEX® Pro Shell 3L keeps you warm and dry and every other feature on the pant is practical,...
March 22, 2012 | By BrianWulf
The 2012 Gunpowder jacket from Powderhorn is a technical down shell designed for winter pursuits like skiing and snowboarding. Ultra-soft and warm the Gunpowder is one of the most comfortable insulated...
March 20, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Big and Bold. That’s how to best describe the new Oakley Eyepatch 2 Sunglasses. They feature progressive styling, Oakley’s top of the line optics and construction and some huge lenses and frames....
March 15, 2012 | By Sam Petri
A ski jacket doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, it should be the simplest thing. All a ski jacket needs to do is keep you warm and dry and fit well. While the Arc’teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket is not...
March 14, 2012 | By MarkDeorsay
When the lift attendant took my skis off the gondola rack at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, she was shocked, “Wow! These are LIGHT!" She thought she was going to be yanking on another pair of super-fat...
March 13, 2012 | By TristanOlson
March 9, 2012 | By Ryan Dunfee
Looking to get involved in the exploding hybrid powder ski market and bridge the gap between its freestyle-centric and massively popular Bent Chetler and the more pure big-mountain charger, the Atlas,...
March 5, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Oversized Perfection, that’s how to describe the new Spy Platoons. These bad boys are large and in charge. The Platoons don’t mess around when it comes to your field of vision thanks to the ARC spherical...
March 1, 2012 | By KimOlson
I’ve had my share of crappy luggage. Wheels have fallen off, zippers have broken and handles have ripped. But it’s not just quality craftsmanship that was lacking, the overall designs of the bags have...
There are days when you can get by with just a camera body and a single lens. But there are also times when you need to be fully equipped, and that means you’ll need to bring a lot more gear. In times...
As a petite woman, it can be really difficult finding clothes that aren’t either too big or too long. But I recently tried some Mountain Hardwear items and couldn’t believe how well they fit. And the pants...
February 28, 2012 | By KimOlson
No one wants to cut their day short because they weren’t dressed warmly enough. So when you’re out in the cold winter elements and temps are frigid, it’s essential that you start your layers off right...
February 27, 2012 | By TristanOlson
I have been sporting my new POC Lobes goggles with new POC helmet and I’m sold. The spherical lenses are phenomenal, the field of vision is expansive and the anti-fog and anti-scratch treatments eliminate...
February 23, 2012 | By TristanOlson
I’ll admit it. I love testing every type of ski equipment except for boots. Why? Because boot testing is physically painful, you have to be custom fitted for each pair and it takes considerable time before...
February 21, 2012 | By thanvolk
I went through the process of buying a sidecountry backpack this past fall and walked away from it fairly disappointed. The pack I ended up buying works fine, looks okay and fits well enough, but it's...
February 20, 2012 | By RustyLeonard
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” — If Muhammed Ali were to trade in his gloves in for the newest top of the line ski jacket, he would definitely rock the Spyder Eiger. The Eiger is a versatile,...
February 16, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Pure Fun. That’s how the Coreupt Slasher skis should be described. Richard Permin has designed one of the most versatile skis that I’ve ever used. The Slasher skis (131mm x 112mm x 128mm) are great in...
February 15, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Marine Layer is a small, sustainably and U.S. made clothing brand out of San Francisco with a very bright future. Eco-friendly is thrown around way too much these days and even the most toxic products...
February 14, 2012 | By TristanOlson
When it comes to the FD Wear, there is just one jacket type, the Vertika, however there is a plethora of color choices to choose from. So, if you like the cut and look of the Vertika jacket, then you can...
February 13, 2012 | By TristanOlson
Thank You ARMADA! I wanted to get on a pair of JJ’s for a while, but was always hesitant due to their not being available in a length that was to my liking. They were always too short. Well, that all...
February 10, 2012 | By TristanOlson
I have found my new go-to boot. The Dalbello Krypton Pro ID Boots are where it’s at when it comes to performance and comfort....
February 9, 2012 | By Steve Marsh
A great man by the name of Daniel Tosh said, “It’s impossible to frown on a jet ski.” Whether you are jibbing, jumping, hucking, hopping, stomping, sliding, popping or pressing, this same analogy applies...
February 8, 2012 | By TristanOlson
The Blizzard Bodacious is my favorite ski this season. It’s a crazy statement to make with all of the great sticks out there (also, some pretty bad ones), but for me personally, it’s true. I actually have...
February 6, 2012 | By TristanOlson
I remember when Arnette was the hottest brand of goggles on the market. They had the coolest vibe, their snowboard and ski teams were legit and their products were 100 percent dialed. I also remember when...
February 1, 2012 | By KentScheler
These boots are light and have a smaller footprint to reduce toe/heal drag. They are super comfy after about three weeks of pure pain breaking them in....
January 30, 2012 | By MaxSanteusanio
I’ve never owned an Oakley jacket before, maybe because of the price tag or style. But this shell definitely won me over with its features despite the Simon Dumont blocked dual color steeze....
January 17, 2012 | By Amy Haverkampf
In my recent search for a new ski jacket I came across the Spyder Power Jacket, fully equipped with insulation, breathability and waterproofing. Naturally, I went with black on black to compliment the...
January 13, 2012 | By TristanOlson
I always pack my ski gear in a duffel bag before I head up to the hill. It just seems like it’s the easiest way to keep everything together and makes transporting simple. I thought I had the right bag...
January 12, 2012 | By TristanOlson
The Dakine Belmont mid weight pant is my new favorite every day base layer pant. They’re super comfortable with their 100 percent polyester double-knit fabric, they feature two layers for extra warmth...
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