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[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 […]

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Mike Lavery | March 13, 2023
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[GEAR REVIEW] Blizzard Hustle 9 Ski – A Versatile All-In-One Delight

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With no mountain town to call home, my nomadic lifestyle means I don’t have a garage, crawl space, or basement to store my ski gear. I carry everything everywhere I go. Therefore, I need to have minimal equipment—one quiver for everything. My boots fulfilled these criteria, and I was looking for the perfect ‘do everything’ ski this season. Thankfully, Blizzard […]

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Steven Agar | March 9, 2023
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Dynafit Launches Touring-Alpine Hybrid Ski Boot For 23/24

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Dynafit Tigard is best known as the Ski Touring boot of choice. Now the Ski Touring brand Dynafit is launching the new Tigard 130 (110) which bridges the gap between Ski Touring and Alpine skiing, by offering a boot that combines the light weight of a touring boot with the flex and technology of an alpine ski boot. “Fast as […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2023
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SUUNTO 9 Peak Pro: Mission Kit That Won’t Quit

Streamline durability beside dynamic performance; five words to frame the focus behind SUUNTO’S new 9 Peak Pro. Meticulously engineered via entirely reusable energy, 9 Peak Pro beckons as a compact GPS sport watch to take the next mission to the next level. From Finland with love, SUUNTO’s team of exacting artisans have specifically crafted their 9 Peak Pro for maximum […]

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Paulie | February 27, 2023
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LEKI Ski Poles and Gloves Work Together Perfectly

Brought to you by LEKI LEKI has long been known as the leader in ski pole and glove innovation. The brand is in and on the hands of elite athletes ripping down world cup alpine races, speedy cross-country skiers, big mountain pro skiers, ski instructors, and serious recreational skiers alike.   But what is the big deal? What makes LEKI so […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | February 21, 2023
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Baltoro’s Impetro Gear Modular Backpack: 4-in-1 Backpack for All Your Mountain Adventures

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Steven Agar | February 20, 2023
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Combo Ski – From a Student Project to Kickstarter

Combo Ski is a solution for all winter sports lovers, which brings a new amount of fun and safety to the mountains. Their unique design and specially developed fastening allow a simple change from snowshoe mode to ski mode for going downhill through snowy mountains and hills. Thanks to this, all winter hiking enthusiasts can now enjoy their hobby without […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 15, 2023
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[GEAR REVIEW] REKKIE: Fully Automated Smart Snow Goggles

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Over the past few seasons, skiing and snowboarding have become just as much of data-tracking activities as they are enjoyable hobbies. New gear and countless applications allow riders to track their entire day, including altitude and vertical feet, speed, location, and so many other statistics. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rekkie is bringing some fresh innovation to the table, pushing the […]

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Jesse | February 14, 2023
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Making the Move to Uphill Skiing: Lange XT3 115w Ski Boots

*SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Our editorial content is NOT influenced by affiliate partnerships. The uphill ski movement has exploded in popularity. Whether it’s an early morning cardio workout in resort before the crowds, chasing the perfect backcountry line, capturing […]

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Boo Radley | February 6, 2023
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[GEAR REVIEW] Jans.com Shop Talk: Atomic Bent 100 vs K2 Mindbender 99Ti

Written by Chris Norwood on jans.com The team here at jans.com has pretty similar taste when it comes to our daily-driver skis. We like the versatility of wide all-mountain sticks in the 100 mm underfoot range. Specifically, we find that models leaning more toward freeride specs tend to be the most fun. Rocker in the tips and tails gives these skis […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 30, 2023
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First Ski Boot With BOA® Lace Technology Has Been Released

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K2 has developed and released a ski boot that utilizes the innovative BOA® lace technology, the first of its kind. The new model has been dubbed the “K2 Recon 120 BOA®“, and is currently available in sizes 25.5, 26.5, and 27.5 for the price of $699.95. All other sizes are currently sold out due to the immense popularity of this technology, […]

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Matt Scribner | January 23, 2023
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[GEAR REVIEW] Insta360 X3: The Sleekest Action Camera for Skiing

Durable, sleek, and effortless to use on the mountain—these are only a few reasons the new Insta360 X3 is dominating the action sports camera market right now. Skiing is a lifestyle. A way of life for some, like us here at SnowBrains. When it comes to posting daily content from the mountains, we need a solid camera to get the job […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | December 24, 2022
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[GEAR REVIEW] The Grassroots ‘Flying Carpet’ Powsurfer—Wickedly Smooth, Extremely Fun

This level of fun should be illegal.  In order to challenge myself and try something new this year, I decided to take on powdersurfing (“powdersurfing:” not “powder surfing.” It’s one word!). I did my homework, researched various brands, talked to local shredders I know, and resolved that Grassroots Powdersurfing was the best brand for me, if not one of the […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | December 23, 2022
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[GEAR REVIEW] Mammut Barryvox S Beacon

*SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Our editorial content is NOT influenced by affiliate partnerships. I was inspired to test out the Mammut Barryvox S after all of the transceiver failures and recalls in recent years. We all hope we never […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 22, 2022
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[GEAR REVIEW] Arc’teryx Sentinel Bib and Anorak Kit

*SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Our editorial content is NOT influenced by affiliate partnerships. I had the opportunity to test and review the women’s Arc’teryx Sentinel Bib and Sentinel Anorak. So far, I’ve skied it on heavy snow days, deep […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 19, 2022
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[GEAR REVIEW] Can a Bike Rack Company Change the Way We Carry Skis and Snowboards?

Kuat Grip ski and snowboard carrier system

*SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Our editorial content is NOT influenced by affiliate partnerships. It was the middle of summer when I received an email asking if I was open to testing and writing an honest review of some new […]

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Alex K | December 19, 2022
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[GEAR REVIEW] Arc’teryx Cerium Hoody—Dependable When You Need it Most

*SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Our editorial content is NOT influenced by affiliate partnerships. The Cerium Hoody by Arc’teryx is top of its class. It’s reliable, dependable, light, and stylish. The streamlined, lightweight, down hoody filled with 850-fill European white […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | December 16, 2022
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Gear Review: Pondoz – Protect Your Skis and Snowboards No Matter How You Travel

Last winter, after waking up to several feet of fresh snow, my friends and I loaded up the truck in anticipation of an unforgettable powder day. An hour’s drive and a few windy roads later, we arrived at the mountain, eager to grab our gear and hop on the lift. Far too excited for the fresh turns ahead, I haphazardly tossed […]

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Emily Crofton | December 15, 2022
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[GEAR REVIEW] Why I Chose Mountain Hardwear for My Jacket, Gloves, and Backpack in the Backcountry This Winter

Winter rolled in hard and fast this year. At the time of this writing on December 7, 2022, my home range of the Wasatch in Utah has already seen over 12 feet of snow with base depths in Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons at 5-6 feet. It’s been a banner early winter thus far and we sit at 154% of […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | December 6, 2022
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Gear Review: Carv Digital Ski Coach – Your Own Private Instructor for a Fraction of the Price

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Growing up in England, I didn’t get the opportunity to learn to ski. A handful of school trips to Europe in my early teens gave me a start in the sport and ignited a passion, but they were just as much about pointing downhill and tucking, racing my friends, as they were about honing the finer points of ski form. Fast […]

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Steven Agar | November 21, 2022
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