Powder Bunnies: The Ski Pole Flare Everyone Needs Powder Bunnies offer custom pole baskets so you can stand out and look even cooler than you already do. These baskets make a great gift for every skier–even if you gift them to yourself! They are durable, easy to install, and most importantly make you look better while shredding. With their unique design, Powder Bunnies fit on virtually every pole so […] Gear Alex Camerino | February 15, 2022 1 Comment
Gear Review: Insta360 One X2—The Hottest Camera in Action Sports Right Now Brought to you by Insta360 The Insta360 One X2 is a sleek, durable, pocket-sized action camera sure that’s dominating the action sports market right now. The One X2 is jam-packed with incredible features to take any ski edit to the next level—like its invisible selfie stick. The camera is small and waterproof up to 10 meters and has not one but […] Gear Martin Kuprianowicz | December 21, 2021 2 Comments
Eyes-On DAS; Optics Project Focuses On Charitable Giving In today’s world of wide-spanning gear options, it’s a brand’s genuine investment that sets them apart. In that regard, DAS Optics is a start-up with a welcome view: put people first, period. Born and tested in the Teton Mountains, DAS is basically a family hobby—led by a father and young son––with a plan to enrich the community by systematically donating […] Gear Paulie | December 20, 2021 3 Comments
[EXCLUSIVE] Limited-Edition SnowBrains x Glade Adapt Goggles – Only 100 Pairs Available The limited-edition SnowBrains x Glade Adapt goggles: the perfect gift for skiers and snowboarders this holiday season. Based out of Breckenridge, Colo., Glade makes the best goggles on the market for half the price. While competitors are stuck with legacy manufacturing processes and outdated distribution models, Glade is not. Buy the limited-edition SnowBrains x Glade Adapt goggles HERE before they’re all […] Gear SnowBrains | December 8, 2021 2 Comments
Gear Review: Mountain Hardware Snoskiwoski 40 Pack Snoskiwoski 40 $220 MSRP The Snoskiwoski 40 has ALL the bells and whistles and has enough to take you into the backcountry or into long mountaineering endeavors. It’s the pack ski-mountaineers love. The Snoskiwoski Pack is an ultra-lightweight carrying system made for done-in-a-day missions and long hauls that lean on efficiency. Drawing on the expertise of world-class alpinist Vivian Bruchez, […] Gear Martin Kuprianowicz | December 1, 2021 0 Comments
Going Farther in the Backcountry with Intuition Liners Brought to you by Intuition Liners For backcountry skiing, comfortable boots are the key to longer tours and more aggressive descents. With the right boot and liner, you can take your backcountry stamina to the next level without cold, painful feet. Replacing the stock liners in your favorite boots can bring them to life and increase your performance, both uphill […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
Black Friday Sale: Save Up to 50% on an Insta360 Action Sports Camera Today Insta360: The hottest new action camera company in the industry right now. Their mission? To help people capture and share their lives. In 2015, Insta360 was founded because its creators wanted a better way to share experiences. They had been searching for a 360 camera that would allow them to share great moments with people anywhere in the world—not just […] Gear SnowBrains | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
Up Next: Khuno Optics Khuno Sports is an up-and-coming mountain-wear brand that specializes in curating the perfect snow goggles at the lowest price point. The Khuno team has been operating behind the scenes since 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California. In addition to their goggles, the brand has also released T-shirts, hats, and windbreakers. I interviewed Tommy, a co-founder of Khuno, to […] Gear Jesse | November 16, 2021 0 Comments
DPS Unveils New Touring Bindings, Gloves, and Climbing Skins for Upcoming Winter Salt Lake City-based, technologically advanced backcountry skis company DPS Skis has just announced several exciting new products. The ski manufacturer which pairs space-age carbon technology with groundbreaking shapes is now selling two new sets of touring bindings, two pairs of gloves, and a new line of touring skins. Product information is attached below, courtesy of DPS Skis. Bindings DPS R14 […] Gear SnowBrains | September 15, 2021 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Launches Contest to Find its Next ‘Head Designer’ Draw. Paint. Sketch. Illustrate. Crayons. Chalk. Stencil. Pencil. Digital art. Whatever the method, creatives of all experience levels ages 13+ are invited to submit their best original design for next season’s Sugar Bowl X Coal Headwear pass holder beanie. The goal? Win over the judges, become the fan-favorite, turn your custom artwork into an exclusive beanie design and win an […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 8, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: “Dane’s World” – Fresh Product Review of the SCOTT Scrapper 115 with Dane Tudor – S1E2 View this post on Instagram A post shared by SCOTT Sports Winter Division (@scottfreeski) Brought to you by SCOTT Sports Welcome to “Dane’s World:” life through the goggle lens of SCOTT Sports athlete and professional freeskiing legend Dane Tudor. In the second episode of this Instagram video series by SCOTT Sports, Dane “The Powdahound” Tudor talks about his favorite ski, […] Gear SnowBrains | March 22, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Cody Townsend Talks Secrets, Nuances and Selecting Ski Bindings [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BedSGuuLW58"] SnowBrains | February 26, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Scarpa F1 Touring Boot Review: The Race Car Ski Boot Brought to you by SCARPA I was sent a pair of the Scarpa F1 touring boots to review. I’ve broken the review up into 5 sections: fit, uphill performance, downhill performance, and miscellaneous pros/cons, and “the bottom line.” This is my initial, unbiased review of the boot. I will update the review at the end of the season once I have […] Gear Clay Malott | February 22, 2021 0 Comments
Don’t Forget The Toilet Paper: The Most Common Items In My Backcountry Pack Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week The first question I ask myself while prepping to head into the backcountry is always, “what do I need to bring?” I start running through the mental checklist of my gear choosing quickly what I’d like to take. There are my essentials, the gear I never leave the house without which includes everything […] Gear Alex K | February 9, 2021 1 Comment
VIDEO: Avalanche Airbag Saves Rider’s Life: Why Airbags Are Crucial in the Backcountry [arve url="https://youtu.be/AHO-9R8PCqQ"] AvyBrains | February 8, 2021 Likes Tweets 2 Comments
Things You Need For A Ski Tune Bench I just recently put together a ski tuning bench in my garage. Full disclosure, after living in a ski town for over half a decade, I have acquired many pairs of skis and have had some training as a ski tuner. If you live in the mountains and do not know how to take care of your equipment or do not […] Gear Greg Obernesser | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Oro-Nero: Luxury Skis Made From 8,000-Year-Old Oak Trees With 14 Karat Gold Plated Bindings Jeff Bezos, we found a ski for you. The Oro-Nero by Foil Skis are just about the boujiest skis we’ve ever stumbled upon. Hell, the things are made from wood that’s older than written language. The Oro-Nero is a stunning display of the possibilities of uncompromising dedication to luxury and “High Performance Art.” Made with 8000-year-old certified Bog Oak combined […] Gear SnowBrains | October 8, 2020 2 Comments
Why You Need to Get Your Backcountry Gear Now | Gear Shortages Possible When powder-coated lifts stopped spinning in the middle of last season, touring skins went like candy. As did touring bindings, beacons, probes, shovels, and all that is related to backcountry skiing/snowboarding, gear-wise. And industry professionals such as backcountry ski shop owners and avalanche forecasters expect it happen it all over again (the gear flying off store shelves, not the closing […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | August 26, 2020 2 Comments
2020 Summer of Camping: Here Are the Things You Need for a Socially Distanced Summer 2020 is turning out to be the summer of camping. With the travel industry reeling in the aftermath of state-wide lockdowns and travel restrictions, many concerned travelers are looking for adventures closer to home. Camping is a natural fit for socially distanced vacations, and indeed, Forbes claims that “RV’s are the new toilet paper.” Here are the things you need […] Gear Lynn Barlow | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
How to Avoid and Survive an Avalanche Avalanche risk has been rising due to the influx of backcountry skiers. An increasing number of skier-triggered avalanches have been reported this spring. However, with some preparation and safety knowledge, the fatality rate can lower. Related: How Much Time Do You Really Have to Live Under an Avalanche Avoiding an Avalanche 1. Get the proper gear. Before you even decide to […] Avalanche Taliana Potts | April 25, 2020 1 Comment
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