Flair Skis
If you want to keep up with your little shredder, you’re going to need a good pair of skis. The Flair is a new ski in the women’s line, aimed at advanced to expert skiers. It’s a mid-fat ski with...
View ArticleOrbiter
Going from skiing with sunglasses to hitting the slopes with the Julbo Orbiter goggles is akin to switching from Ten High whiskey to Jameson—they’ll both do the job, but Jameson is actually enjoyable....
View ArticleAlpinist High Traction
The G3 Alpinist High Traction Skins are an excellent choice for skiers looking for an option that provides supreme uphill traction. Though they were a little less smooth on the glide than some skins,...
View ArticleCamera Goggle
Welcome to the future. Like it or not, technology is making its way into every facet of our lives—and that now includes your goggles. The HD Camera Goggle from Zeal Optics offers the ability to capture...
View ArticleDrive Bindings
The revolutionary idea behind NOW’s system for their Drive snowboard bindingswas to mimic the action of skateboard trucks in edge-to-edge control by using a kingpin, hanger, and bushing system that...
View ArticleSpy
If you want a good day on the mountain, clarity of vision is important and choice of eyewear essential—I’m glad I found the Doom goggles from Spy. I was worried about the frameless design covering half...
View ArticleK2 Passage
No more heel lift! Say goodbye to heel wedges, J-bars, C-bars, or any other special insole and hello to the Passage snowboard boot from K2. The Passage comes with the Boa Closure System, which helps...
View ArticleMTN Approach System 3
Backcountry touring has become a standard part of my snowboard experience, but I don’t do it enough to justify splitting my existing setup, which I ride at the resort. Enter MTN Approach’s System 3, an...
View ArticleSalomon Quest Max BC 120
It used to be that you had one pair of boots for touring and one for the resort—each serving its own purpose well. But as technology began to catch up with demand, products bridged that gap. Such is...
View ArticleMadshus Hypersonic
While learning to skate ski was infinitely more challenging than I’d anticipated, I was lucky enough to have Madshus’s Hypersonic skate skis along for the ride. The Hypersonics have a Triaxial carbon...
View ArticlePatagonia Powslayers
When you spend a lot of time outdoors in the elements, protection is key, but functionality is equally important. With that in mind, I went looking for a workhorse ski pant and landed on the PowSlayer...
View ArticleK2 Snowboard Package
After renting equipment last winter, I was determined to spring for a full setup for the upcoming season. Luckily, K2’s products integrate seamlessly, making for a killer set-up perfect for beginners....
View ArticleMadshus XC Combo
I was in search of a backcountry ski package that would be as effective on groomers and packed snow as it would be cutting trail through fresh powder. My research ended with the Madshus Epoch skis...
View ArticleSmith I/O
Seven winters ago, I bought a pair of Smith goggles because they had a slight scratch on the lens and were therefore discounted. Dirtbag move, I know, but now, the better part of a decade later, I am...
View ArticleG3 Ion LT 12
I'm a big fan of KISS (the acronym, not the band.) Keep It Simple, Stupid. And that's exactly what G3's latest tech binding, the ION LT 12, does. Following on the heels of the much-lauded original ION...
View ArticleScarpa Freedom RS
These boots are made for skiing, and that’s what I plan on doing in ‘em. Scarpa’s “stiffest freeride boot yet,” the Freedom RS, is a powerful AT boot that can handle all conditions on the downhill, but...
View ArticleG3 Alpinist
Nothing ruins a day in the backcountry like iffy skins. It can’t be “all about the uphill” if snow is piling up between your skis and your skins, your skins won’t stay attached to your tails, and...
View ArticleA Winter Walk
Gear for the backcountry.Few things are more rewarding than earning your turns. But time in the backcountry requires focus, and you don't want to be worrying about your kit when you're trying to manage...
View ArticleSmith I/O Women's Goggle
ChromaPop, meet the I/O. This season, Smith is adding their patented sunglass lens technology to their goggles, making for an even better winter experience. The I/O still sets the bar for...
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