10 Powder Day Essentials When things get deep, there’s a few items you’re going to want in order to keep you afloat while staying warm and keeping the stoke flowing. Here are 10 of our powder day essentials when Ullr goes big: 1. Volkl Two If things are going to be deep, and you want to go big you’re going to need a set of big skis. The Two by Volkl is perfect for the job with a healthy waist of 124mm, fully rockered, and […] Gear SnowBrains | December 4, 2013 2 Comments
Patagonia Down Sweater Review An essential member of every backcountry rider or winter shredder’s coat collection is the puffy jacket. For this Patagonia down sweater review the jacket has seen it all. From blustery changeovers on exposed ridges to treks home from the bars on cloudless nights, warmth is key and down is king. Patagonia has become widely recognized as a crafter of outstanding quality and environmentally responsible gear, and now even beer. The Patagonia down sweater hoody is an iconic, stylish, and backcountry tested down jacket. With one-inch baffles the down sweater is toasty, without making you look like the Michelin Man. In a crowded […] Gear Chaz Diamond | November 27, 2013 1 Comment
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10 Gear Essentials for Sidecountry Skiing Backcountry skiing is the fastest growing genre of our sport. Having the right equipment is important; having the right amount of experience and education is vital. Listed below are 10 pieces of gear that I recommend for sidecountry skiing or short backcountry day trips. This is the gear I use know works well. Gear is never a substitute […] Gear Eric Bryant | November 21, 2013 7 Comments
Airblaster Freedom Suit | Gear Review Airblaster is one of the coolest makers of snowboard goods around. With three priorities: friends, freedom, and fun; not one piece of Airblasters line up it too serious or too boring to be part of snowboarding, because we all know snowboarding is all about having fun. The Freedom Suit is no exception to the guidelines that our friends from Airblaster live by, in fact it’s a keystone item in their lineup […] Gear Eric Behn | November 20, 2013 2 Comments
Gear Review: 2014 Flylow Chemical Pants Differences between last years model and the 2013/14 Quantum: New Fabric: Tougher and with a better DWR and just all around nicer from the previously used Amaterrace Fabric mill that makes eVent New Factory: Flylow is using a Gore certified factory that used to make all of Cloudviels high end shell before they sold to Spyder and so on. They are the bomb factory, smooth taping and perfect construction. New Seam Tape: Coming from Bemis. Flylow is using the best seam tape they can […] Gear Bevan Waite | November 13, 2013 2 Comments
Hestra Heli & XCR Gloves – REVIEW I work as a ski patroller, and finding a glove that can withstand the abuse of the job, keep my hands warm and dry and actually last the season is difficult. While not perfect, Hestra has a couple of gloves on offer that come pretty close. Understand that no glove is going to do everything, and the debate between leather and synthetics can be a long one. I choose leather. Sure, it’s a little high maintenance and requires constant treatment with wax to keep it waterproof, but if you take care of them, leather gloves are durable and tough. I’ve used two different Hestra gloves over the last few years, both gauntlet gloves from their […] Gear D’Arcy McLeish | November 6, 2013 6 Comments
evo.com’s 12th Anniversary Sale | Up to 70% Off evo.com is celebrating their 12th anniversary with a big sale. They’ve got a clothing clearance going on with up to 70% off. They’ve got a super closeout section with everything at least 60% off. evo.com has over 7,000 pieces of gear on sale right now. It’s fall. Winter is almost here. You need gear. evo.com has gear at good prices. Get some. These will be the lowest prices of the season. This sale ends […] evo.com | November 4, 2013 0 Comments
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Patagonia R1 Hoody – Review Many people have heard of or have seen the Patagonia R1 hoody; a technical multi-use fleece. Equally comfortable and functional when worn as a base or mid layer, this piece has earned its Patagonia name. The Patagonia R1 hoody is part of the Patagonia Regulator family, designed to regulate body temperature during aerobic activities, providing both insulation and thermoregulation as needed. DETAILS: The R1 hoody is optimized for colder weather. However I found it functional and comfortable in a range of temperatures; from skinning in the 50 degree sun near Mt Baker, paddling the Tanana […] Gear Chaz Diamond | October 23, 2013 4 Comments
Gear Review: Black Diamond Agent Avalung Pack “The Black Diamond Agent AvaLung is streamlined enough to ride the lift up for sidecountry laps, yet has enough room for avy-tool essentials on longer day missions in the backcountry. In the event of an avalanche burial, the built-in AvaLung increases your chance of survival by pulling fresh air from the surrounding snowpack. Our diagonal ski carry cable is ultra-secure for hikes, and the innovative HiLo helmet holder gets your lid off when you’re really sweating for those turns.” The Black Diamond Agent Avalung pack has been an integral part of my gear for just over a year. The pack […] Gear Bevan Waite | October 9, 2013 2 Comments
evo Preseason Sale | Up To 70% Off 2013 Gear Are you ready for winter? evo is, and they are here to help get you so stoked it will make you yearn for winter even more than ever imagined. evo is currently offering up to 70% off […] SnowBrains | September 23, 2013 4 Comments
Need Gear? evo.com’s “Christmas in July” dishes up 60% Off… Christmas in July at evo: Up to 60% off until July 25th. Find yourself dreaming of powder on a nightly basis? Finally hit that realization winter is long over? Well good news! We are darn near half way to the next season and this couldn’t be a more opportune time to start snatching up some outerwear or hard goods for […] evo.com | July 17, 2013 1 Comment
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