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 […] Gear Review Boo Radley | February 6, 2023 2 Comments
[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 […] Gear Review SnowBrains | January 30, 2023 0 Comments
First Ski Boot With BOA® Lace Technology Has Been Released 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, […] Gear Review Matt Scribner | January 23, 2023 7 Comments
[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 […] Gear Review Martin Kuprianowicz | December 24, 2022 0 Comments
[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 […] Gear Review Martin Kuprianowicz | December 23, 2022 0 Comments
[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 […] Gear Review SnowBrains | December 22, 2022 0 Comments
[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 […] Gear Review SnowBrains | December 19, 2022 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Can a Bike Rack Company Change the Way We Carry Skis and Snowboards? *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 […] Gear Review Alex K | December 19, 2022 3 Comments
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