Backcountry Layering: Be Aware, Know What to Wear One of the most important parts of moving safely in the backcountry is being prepared with the right gear. Yes, that means a beacon, shovel, and probe—but it also includes your clothing. When you’re touring in the backcountry, you’ll want a different kit than what you wear inbounds at the resort. Inbounds, your main goal is to stay warm […] Brains Russell Parker | January 30, 2026 0 Comments
“The Mountain Doesn’t Care”—A Nivis Gear Film to Elevate Your Descents Nivis Gear is snow-inspired apparel that just went full-noise with a refreshingly artful film on getting out there and getting after it. Deriving its name from the Latin word for snow, Nivis is in it for the love and love where they’re at. This true-to-roots label is cracking the door to disrupting the outdoor apparel game with a promotional film […] Featured Article Paulie | February 11, 2025 0 Comments
Adventure, Innovation, and Grit: The Rise of Nivis Gear The grit of skiing in tough conditions shaped me. Growing up in New England, I learned to navigate poor conditions, icy terrain, bitter cold, and fierce winds. It’s a wet cold entirely different from the dry chill out west. You know what I mean if you’ve skied the frozen hills of West Virginia or braved the winds at Stowe. Skiing […] Gear Alex K | February 4, 2025 0 Comments
Eco-Friendly Adventure Awaits: SCOTT Re-Source’s Commitment to Sustainability and Performance Picture yourself skiing down a mountain, carving through fresh powder, and feeling the rush of adrenaline. Now imagine doing it all in outerwear made from recycled or renewable materials. If you’re looking for outerwear that’s not only stylish and high-performance but also eco-friendly, look no further than SCOTT Re-Source. With almost 60% of their outerwear collection classified as a Re-Source […] Featured Article Alex K | April 10, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody: Amazing Weight-to-Warmth Ratio The 2020 Cerium LT Hoody by Arc’teryx is top of its class in terms of what gear you want to be wearing out in the mountains. The streamlined, lightweight, down hoody filled with 850 white goose down excels as a backcountry mid-layer or standalone jacket in cool, dry conditions. I was most impressed with the mid-layer’s warmth-to-weight ratio, along with […] Gear Martin Kuprianowicz | December 20, 2019 0 Comments
Plant-Based Ski Wear and Bluetooth Powered Gadgets Set to Hit Slopes in 2020 As the 2019/20 ski season finally gets underway, winter holiday provider Club Med has teamed up with industry experts to predict future trends in skiwear. People want more from their clothing, which is why the top trends go beyond just style – extending into safety, performance and more ethical ski fashion pieces. The latest slope wear predictions for 2020 include […] Gear SnowBrains | December 13, 2019 0 Comments
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