Gear Review: Helly Hansen Bellissimo Jacket and Powderqueen Pants With the 2024 ski season fully underway and plenty more days left on the hill, it’s a great time to feature a gear review. Highlighting one of the top brands in the ski industry, Helly Hansen has been designing high-performance outerwear for outdoor professionals and athletes for over a century. Continuing its legacy of producing long-lasting, durable materials, Helly Hansen […] Gear Emily Crofton | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Finding the Right Fit in SCOTT’s Flow Pro Mips Helmet It wasn’t a bluebird sky day on the mountain, but my soft blue SCOTT Flow Pro Mips helmet brought all the comfort and color while I enjoyed elusively good early-season conditions here on the East Coast. I must reveal a secret about myself in order to accurately describe how much I liked the Flow Pro Mips helmet. My head is […] Gear Lindsay Hayden | February 17, 2024 0 Comments
Gear Review: Arbor Landmark Camber 158 Splitboard After several seasons of riding Arbor Snowboards, they have cemented themselves as some of my favorite snowboards on the market, especially this season’s new Candle Rain. Arbor, however, does not only specialize in solid snowboards as they also make awesome (and reliable) splitboards meant for the backcountry. Recently, they sent me their 158 Landmark Camber Splitboard to test out, and […] Gear Jesse | January 23, 2024 0 Comments
Intuition Liners: Elevate Your Skiing Experience Skiing equipment can be daunting to replace. Once one finds their gear, it can be convenient to keep the equipment for as long as possible. For me, I have had the same pair of Nordica boots for the last six years. I have had some problems with them, but after replacing my old liners with Intuition Liners, I have a […] Gear Breya Bergom | January 22, 2024 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] The 4FRNT Devastator: No Limits, No Compromises The Devastator lives up to its name. It juts out as a standout in the 4FRNT family. Its award-winning multi-radius rocker profile isn’t just a gimmick—it’s a game-changer. This ski has an uncanny ability to destroy any terrain you put it in, making it a freeride weapon that never compromises on performance. It’s versatile, hard-charging, and insanely playful. It’s got a […] Gear Martin Kuprianowicz | January 22, 2024 0 Comments
Can Carv Digital Ski Coach Make Me Ski Like Ted Ligety? Have you ever wanted to ski like an Olympian? This December, I set out on a seven-day quest – attempting to use Carv digital coaching and technology to coach me into as good of a skier as legendary Olympian Ted Ligety. With snowpack below average this season, most days are spent carving it up on the groomers. There’s no better […] Gear Aunika Skogen | January 12, 2024 0 Comments
Powderhorn, CO, Report: First Real Powder Day of 2024 Was a Darn Good One Conditions Report from Monday, January 8, 2024, at Powderhorn Mountain Resort, CO I awoke at 6:00 am to let my dog outside, not expecting what I was about to find. I checked the Pow cam, as we were supposed to add a few inches to our early-season snowpack overnight. Am I seeing things?!! The forecasted 1-3″ overnight turned into 20″ of […] Conditions Report James Pulfer | January 11, 2024 0 Comments
[Gear Review] 2023-24 Nimbus Goggles from Khuno Sports I am a snowboarder of a certain age who makes my living as a writer. Why do I mention this? Because I can’t see very well in most circumstances, never mind blazing down a snowy trail. Apart from the board strapped to my feet, the most important piece of snowboarding equipment is an excellent pair of goggles. I ride mainly […] Gear Jacqui Davis | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
7 Essential Items to Pack For an International Ski Trip A U.S. TikTok influencer has been going viral for proving that some international skiing destinations may be much less expensive than staying in the country. So you’re convinced; you’ve booked your flights and the date is getting closer. Here’s a list of seven essentials not to forget if you’re going abroad this winter: #1 Your Ski Pass Ikon and Epic have […] Gear Brett Ploss | December 20, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2023/24 Arbor Candle Rain 155 Snowboard Arbor is hands down one of the most reliable companies in the world of snowboarding, and they recently dropped their 2023/24 snowboard line. One of the featured snowboards of this season’s drop is the Pat Moore-designed Candle Rain camber board. For those that are not familiar, Pat Moore is a legendary snowboarder who has been in the game for quite […] Gear Jesse | December 15, 2023 0 Comments
H&M Move Drops New Snow Collection And We’ve Put it to the Test Winter sports can be expensive to get into, but H&M Move has just dropped its new Snow Collection, bringing a lot of affordable high-tech gear to the market. H&M Move hasn’t always been known for its outwear and involvement in snow sports, but its inventory has become quite impressive for winter athletes, with more on the way shortly. On both […] Gear Jesse | November 25, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: LEKI Spitfire Vario 3D Adjustable Ski Poles After I got my LEKI Spitfire Vario adjustable ski poles, the first thing I did was ski Main Chute at Alta Ski Area. I immediately noticed how light, easy to swing around, and well-constructed they were. With its variable length of 110 to 140 cm, you are immediately safely on the go in any terrain and can very easily adjust […] Gear Martin Kuprianowicz | November 9, 2023 2 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Hestra Mountain Bike Gloves It’s no secret that Hestra makes some of the highest quality winter gloves money can buy. I have a pair of Hestra Vertical Cut ski gloves that are at least 10 years old and still going strong. Hestra also makes bike gloves, and they recently sent me the All Mountain Sr., Ergo Grip Enduro, and Bike Long Sr. Gloves to […] Gear Mike Lavery | October 4, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: Elevenate Bec de Rosses Jacket & Pants Last season, I had the opportunity to test Elevenate’s new Bec de Rosses kit. This is my unbiased review of the kit – both the shell and the bibs. I’ve broken the review into five sections: fit, uphill performance, protection from the elements, miscellaneous pros/cons, and “the bottom line.” Reviewer Stats: Name: Clay Malott Days with the Bec de Rosses […] Gear Clay Malott | September 20, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2023-2024 WNDR Alpine Intention 108 Review written by Bob Crowder; Aspen, Colorado. Reviewer Stats: Name: Bob Crowder Days skied on the 2023-2024 WNDR Intention 108: 10 Height: 6’2” Weight: 175lbs Skiing Level: Expert Boots Used: Scarpa Maestrale RS Bindings Used: ATK Raider Testing Location: Aspen, Colorado Technical specifications: Dimensions: 137-108-128mm Radius: 21.5m @ 188cm Weight: 2000 @ 188cm Lengths available: 164, 170, 176, 182, 188, […] Gear Clay Malott | July 9, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: The Eco-Friendly, Ultra-Sporty Sunski Treeline Sunglasses The Sunski Treeline polarized sunglasses are for people who like high-velocity sports and the environment. Made from a ‘SuperLight‘ recycled plastic that Sunski came up with themselves and backed by their lifetime warranty, The Treelines are eco-consciously sexy. The award-winning Treeline is part of Sunski’s glacier sunglasses line with extreme coverage and sun protection. A unisex style that looks great on […] Gear SnowBrains | May 8, 2023 0 Comments
Sunski Tera Sunglasses Review: The Newest Addition to My Spring Skiing Arsenal When I first saw the Sunski Tera sunglasses, I fell in love with the style. But when it comes to ski touring, I think most would agree that looks aren’t everything. I was curious how well these stylish little glacier goggles would perform. Eye protection is so vital in the mountains, I couldn’t wait to see what these had in […] Gear Katy Shipley | May 2, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2022-2023 WNDR Alpine Intention 108 The 2022-2023 WNDR Alpine Intention 108. Credit: WNDR AlpineThis season, I had the opportunity to test WNDR Alpine’s revamped Intention 108 skis. Unfortunately, I tore my ACL in early January, leaving me with just three days of experience on these skis. Fortunately, another gear tester has been thoroughly putting these skis through their paces in every condition imaginable this spring; […] Gear Clay Malott | April 5, 2023 0 Comments
[Gear Review] Staying Connected on the Slopes with the Cardo Packtalk Outdoor The Product Unless your summertime adrenaline fix comes in the form of accelerating speeds on two rapidly spinning motorized wheels, there’s a good chance that you haven’t yet heard of Cardo Systems’ range of products. Founded in 2003, the company recognized for designing state-of-the-art wireless mesh and Bluetooth communication systems for motorcycle riders has expanded its product range to include […] Gear Jacqui Davis | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Peak Skis 104: Modern Day Charger or Marketing Hype? If you’re a SnowBrains regular, you know that we covered the launch of Bode Miller’s Peak Skis last spring. Since then, they’ve added big names like Chris Davenport, Michelle Parker, and JT Holmes to their lineup, which begs the question, are these skis the real deal or just a bunch of marketing hype? Luckily, Peak hooked me up with a pair […] Gear Mike Lavery | March 13, 2023 2 Comments