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The Only Snowboard You Need is a Directional Twin

With so many snowboards on today’s market, it can be easy to believe that there is one special board for every condition. One powder board, one park board, another board for icy conditions, and another board for carving groomers. In reality, most riders just need one board that can take them all over the mountain. That’s where the directional twin comes […]

Gear

Quinn Brophy | June 17, 2026

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Be Bold, Start Cold

“Hey, old man! Aren’t you cold, hiking in just THAT? It’s freaking dumping out!” A curious grom asks a white-whiskered, veteran of the slopes who’s wearing nothing but a light sweater and ski pants as he tours up into the gray abyss. “You would think that, but I’m actually the perfect temperature right now. It’s YOU that’s going to be hot […]

Backcountry

Martin Kuprianowicz | January 30, 2026

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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 89 | Dan Abrams – Co-Founder & CEO of Flylow

Dan Abrams is the Co-founder and CEO of Flylow. Dan started Flylow with a simple idea—make ski gear that can actually survive the kind of abuse real skiers are putting it through. What began as a garage project between ski buddies has become one of the most respected independent outerwear brands in the mountains, built by skiers, for skiers. Dan […]

GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win a Pair of Brand-New 2020/21 SCOTT Superguide 95s

View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Brought to you by SCOTT Sports In partnership with @scottsportsusa, we are giving away one pair of 2020/21 SCOTT Superguide 95s. The Superguide is iconic, and this updated model keeps all the freeride DNA of the original, with added touring performance. An all-new lightweight yet playful Paulownia/Beech […]

Offer

SnowBrains | March 8, 2021

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360 Degrees of SCARPA in Your Quiver

Brought to by SCARPA There is no question of the healing power of being outdoors to relieve stress, calm the mind, and recharge mental and physical energy. As we live through a globally uncertain time, there is a renewed interest in getting outside and heading to the mountains to find Zen. A day in the mountains – whether skiing, climbing, […]