The Alta Bar – Energy Elevated Alta is a bit of a hot spot for the next new thing. From 4frnt skis to Saga outerwear, to Pit Vipers and Panda Poles, Alta is the place to look now if you want to know what’s going to be cool next year. If you still eat Power Bars, well this article is probably not worth your time. However, if you have been eating […] Gear Review Aaron Rice | January 23, 2015 0 Comments
Gear Review: Flylow Quantum Pro Jacket and Baker Bibs Flylow is an independent outerwear company dedicated to manufacturing high performance, durable products out of Lake Tahoe. Originally created by ski mountaineers in the Pacific Northwest, Flylow’s technical pieces are designed to accommodate fast uphill and aggressive downhill skiing. In addition to designing hard-charging outerwear, Flylow is also working to achieve a long-term sustainability plan to better serve the planet and the ski industry as a whole. The Quantum Pro Jacket and Baker Bibs are two of Flylow’s versatile, waterproof, breathable hardshells. […] Gear Review Rachel Delacour | January 14, 2015 1 Comment
TOP GUN: The 3 Award Winning Ski Bindings of 2015 As ski technology and shape changes – and it’s been changing fast – bindings have to morph and evolve to keep up. Wider skis means wider bindings. Wider bindings leads to more control and more power transfer to your ski. You’ve got to have ski bindings. There’s no other way to attache yourself to skis. Always make sure your bindings are mounted and adjusted correctly. Bindings are the one fundamental piece of ski equipment you have that is truly safety gear. You don’t want them to come off too early and you don’t want to them to stay on too long. Both situations can lead to hard falls and bad injuries. You need a binding you can trust. […] Gear Review SnowBrains | November 18, 2014 2 Comments
Gear Review: CAST Binding System Last year Silas, Lars and the guys from CAST Touring introduced the innovative SI&I bindings system to the world of backcountry skiing, and I was lucky enough to get in on the first production run via kickstarter. After three solid months using them on my DPS Wailer 112 carbons, skiing in a variety of conditions from New England to Canada, I can say this is a damn cool system that comes very […] Gear Review Guest Author | May 18, 2014 6 Comments
Gear Review: Norrona Gore-Tex Pro Jacket & Pants Norrona is a Norwegian company which specializes in producing rugged outdoor gear for a variety of activities including skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering. Founded in 1929, Norrona is currently run by the great-grandson of the original founder of the company. The Lofoten product line consists of Norrona’s “big mountain freeride” products. The line is meant to be durable, functional, and stylish, […] Gear Review Michael Dunning | March 4, 2014 6 Comments
I/S Eyewear BOMBER Goggle Review I/S Eyewear is a goggle, sunglass, and apparel company based out of North Vancouver, Canada. I/S, short for Iris Snow, was started by a group of snowboarders, including snowboard legend Devun Walsh, and still today is one of the best known snowboarder inspired goggle brands; but rest assured, these goggles are good for […] Eric Behn | February 19, 2014 2 Comments
Living Room Video Gear Review: Orage Edition Jacket & Belmont Pants In Tahoe you need outerwear that can do it all. With weather that can change from full on winter to sunny California in a matter of hours, the right jacket and pants are key. That’s where Orage steps in with their full line of amazing outerwear. Recently, I had the privilege of throwing on the Orage Edition jacket as well […] Gear Review Jesse Cassidy | February 6, 2014 1 Comment
Avalanche Airbag Revolution: Fan/Battery Powered Airbag = Black Diamond’s “Jetforce” Black Diamond and Pieps have created a major revolution in avalanche airbag backpack technology by using a fan and battery in place of a compressed air cylinder. Their new system is called “Jetforce.” The Jetforce avalanche airbag backpack uses batteries and a fan to fill their airbag in place of a compressed air cylinder. Conventional avalanche airbag technology uses a compressed air cylinder to quickly deliver air into an airbag in your backpack once triggered by the user. […] Avalanche Miles Clark | February 3, 2014 2 Comments
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