EcoSki: A New Sustainable Ski Wear Rental Platform Skiing, which heavily relies on the environment to function, just got met with a sustainable ski wear rental platform. The company, known as EcoSki, is a self-proclaimed “contemporary, sustainable skiwear rental service.” The rental philosophy this brand presents is nothing short of genius. Even if you live in a major ski state such as Colorado, skiing is only realistic for […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 1, 2021 2 Comments
Gear Review: 2021 K2 Mindbender 108Ti 2021 K2 Mindbender 108Ti Stats: Lengths:ย 172 cm, 179 cm, 186 cm, 193 cm Rocker:ย ย Tip and Tail Stiffness:ย 8 out of 10 Weight per Ski:ย 2225 grams per ski [186cm] Dimensions:ย ย 136 / 108 / 125mm [186cm] Sidecut Radius:ย 22.8m [186cm] Construction:ย ย Aspen and Fir Core with Titanal Aluminum Y-Beam Reviewer Stats: Name:ย Phillip Cullinane Days skied on 2021 K2 Mindbender 108Ti [186cm]:ย 14 […] Gear Review Phillip Cullinane | February 22, 2021 0 Comments
No More Cold Feet: Tecnica Mach 1 95 W Heat [arve url="https://youtu.be/vpdhRD8TuZk"] Jason Ringenberg | November 30, 2018 13 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
Gear Review: Smith I/O7 Goggles Smith Optics has been making snow goggles for over 50 years. In 2007 they released the worldโs first rimless interchangeable goggle, the I/O. Seven years later, they re-designed it once more, giving birth I/O7. The idea behind I/O7 was to make a high quality, easy to use, and reliable goggle. It employs an efficient minimalist design that reduces weight and moving parts. The I/O7 is a medium/large fit, filling the gap between the smaller I/O and the larger I/OX. Even though I have a smaller face, I found the I/O7 more comfortable than the I/O because it has less curvature. Another thing to note is that the goggles come up high, which reduces gaper gap, […] Gear Review Liza Sarychev | March 10, 2015 0 Comments
Gear Review: Trew Swift Softshell If you’re looking for an awesome technical jacket this is your ticket. Being in Tahoe this season we obviously haven’t seen all that much moisture but we have had our share of cold snaps and the Trew Swift Softshell jacket has kept me WARM. With fully seam taped zipper construction and YKK VISLON Aquaguardยฎ center front zipper and a External-access chest pocket with YKK Aquaguardยฎ zipper, your going to stay dry and so are your belongings. The adjustable hood fits around your helmet or head nicely, plus its fleece lined interior makes for an extra cozy and warm feel […] Guest Author | January 28, 2014 0 Comments
10 Big Mountain Gear Essentials If you want to go big, there’s a few pieces of gear you’ll need to help get you there. Here is our quick list of 10 big mountain gear essentials to get you out and down in the safest and most stylish manner possible: 1. Marmot Freerider Jacket When you’re in big mountains, you are going to want gear that can hold up to the elements. The Marmot Freerider jacket is a perfect fit featuring GORE-TEX and fully seam taped zippers. […] Gear Review SnowBrains | December 23, 2013 0 Comments
Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoodie REVIEW I’ve spent a lot of time in the Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoodie. According to Arc’teryx, the Atom LT Hoodie is billed as an insulated, mid-layer hoody with wind and moisture resistant outer shell. Arc’teryx rarely disappoints but I was curious with this jacket. I got it as a kind of do everything piece, from riding on cold days to ski touring and even being manly around the house. But to be truthful, it felt almost too light […] Gear Review DโArcy McLeish | October 3, 2013 1 Comment
Ullr Boards: Your Sustainable Apres Ski Game The old ring and hook game is a long time favorite of skiers across the board, and UllrBoard is here to bring you a new custom flare of the age old game.ย With their custom laser engraving, you can get a picturesque piece of art to be hung inside or out, and make it double as a fun and sustainable […] Gear Review SnowBrains | September 30, 2013 2 Comments