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
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
Reviewed: Instance Socks This winter Stance Socks (also know as Instance Socks) sent us a few pairs of their snowboard socks to test out. These socks have seem all sorts of use from everyday wearing to multi-day backcountry missions. We were provided with both synthetic acrylic and merino wool socks to sample from. The Stance snow socks are […] Gear Review Eric Behn | March 4, 2014 0 Comments
Patagonia Men’s Untracked Pants Review Patagonia Untracked Pantย available atย evo.com Words: Eric Behn | Photos: Jaycee Clarkson Overview: Patagonia is one of the largest manufacturers of outdoor recreation clothing providing high quality products to climbers, skiers, fly fishers and more; and the Untracked snow pant is no exception to the type of quality that can be expected from this well known brand. Theย Untracked Pantย is a GORE-TEXยฎ […] Gear Review Eric Behn | December 18, 2013 0 Comments
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RAMP Peacepipe | Ski Review Last season I almost exclusively skied on RAMP Skis. With the majority of that skiing being on the RAMP Peacepipe, one of their “Hard Charging Powder Skis”. For myself I skied on the 179cm model mounted with Look Pivots on the recommended mounting point. In total during the 2012/2013 snow sliding season I put over 120 days on my skis. Working with the Snowbird Ski Patrol meant a vast majority of those days were 8-10 hour days of “work”. When on the clock I don’t always have the choice to ski where I want. This means skiing in unfavorable conditions such as frozen chicken-heads and sheets of ice that […] Gear Review Kyler Roush | November 15, 2013 3 Comments
Brain Labs: SockGuy Cycling Socks | The Best Socks Ever When it comes to selection, SockGuy has it down. With over 150 sock graphics, multiple styles and even a unicorn or two, They have a sock for everyone. We had a chance to wear a few different pairs of socks over this summer season while riding all sorts of trails, and boy did we love them! Purpose: SockGuy cyclingย socks are […] Cycle Eric Behn | October 30, 2013 0 Comments