Montec Arch Ski/Snowboard Pants Review
Over the last few years, there is one skiwear brand I’ve been noticing more and more all over the mountain. Montec, a relative newcomer from Sweden to the snow sports industry, has really carved...
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Snowsports gear reviews
I Want One Of These MoonBikes!
What do you get that active outdoor person that has everything? A MoonBike that is! I tell you, this is an eye opening product that I can really get on board with. Of course,...
KUIU Yukon Pro Glove Review
As someone who spends a lot of time outdoors in cold and wet conditions, I’m always on the lookout for high-quality cold weather gear. This winter, I had the chance to test out the...
TSL Outdoor Symbioz Hyperflex Instinct Snowshoe Review
First thoughts On The TSL Outdoor Symbioz Hyperflex Instinct These TSL Outdoor Symbioz Hyperflex Instinct arrived early November. Not quite ready for venturing out on snowshoes, but it got me excited for the upcoming...
Patagonia Powder Town Ski Collection Review
Background and Initial Thoughts On The Patagonia Powder Town Collection Hitting the slopes this winter is certainly happening in style. When I look good, I feel good. I’ll certainly dive in a little deeper...
Outdoor Research Archangel GORE-TEX Bibs Review
Here in Northern Colorado we are off to the best ski season in years. Our local mountain has gotten over 150 inches of snow before the new year which has made for some...
Smith + Crayola Snow Goggles
Smith has teamed up with Crayola to bring some flair to the slopes with a co-branded collection of snow googles. With hand drawn, colorful strap designs and co-branded badging, the Squad, Gambler, and Rascal...
Rossignol Essential Skis – Sustainably Designed
Rossignol has designed a ski with sustainability in mind, the Essential Ski is now the world’s most recyclable ski. It is constructed with the least amount of materials as possible focusing on recycled, natural...
Smith Summit Helmet – A Maxed Out Minimalist
The Smith Summit MIPS snow helmet is designed to go light and go far across a multitude of mountaineering pursuits. It addresses the need for ultimate protection in alpine pursuits without the excess. The...
Yakima FatCat Evo 6 Review
First Thoughts on the Yakima FatCat Evo 6 The Yakima FatCat Evo 6: It’s a sweet looking ski /snowboard rack! It gets attached to my car, I open it, place equipment in, close it,...
A Striking Look at Bolle Nevada Phantom+ Ski Goggles
First thoughts on the Bolle Nevada Phantom Ski Goggles For starters, when I say Ski, I mean ski or ride. I ski, so it comes natural for me to discuss this product in that...
G3 Alpinist + Glide Skin Review
Living in a cold-dry snowy place, I was immediately drawn to the description of G3’s Alpinist + Glide skin. G3 has dubbed the skin as an, “ideal all around skin for dry-cold snow”. I...
G3 FINDr 102 Backcountry Skis Review
The G3 FINDr 102 backcountry skis have been updated from the previous ski seasons. With three widths including 86, 98, and 102 underfoot, the G3 FINDr product lineup provides an option for skiers searching...
Meier Custom Skis – New Eco Initiative and New Models
Meier’s eco-friendly and high performance skis and snowboards get their unique character from their signature aspen and beetle kill pine wood core. Meier Handmade Skis from Colorado Trees announces their new eco initiatives for...
DYNAFIT Blacklight Ski Series
Ultralight Speed Ski for Peakbaggers at the Speed of Light Blacklight is not only a product name. It is a promise! Black, elegant and technically perfect, the new DYNAFIT Blacklight Ski is impressive and...
Le Bent Base Layer and Trail Socks Review
Le Bent is an Australian outdoors/alpine apparel company that focuses on next-to-skin items comprised of their signature blend of merino wool and rayon from bamboo. It may sound like an odd combination (it did...
Gordini Antler Glove and Runabout Glove Review
Old man winter came rushing in in a big hurry this year. These cold temperatures had me frantically digging out my winter apparel sooner than normal. A couple of items that I did not...
Spyder Jagged GTX Shell Jacket Review
Boulder-based apparel maker Spyder has a long standing reputation for performance gear with a distinct look. Until recently, they skewed more towards the racing world and a more technical appearance. With their new Freeski...
