Osprey Kamber 22 Pack
If you’re looking for a good Ridge-hiking pack that can also handle hitting the sidecountry, look no further than the Kamber 22 from Osprey. With a diagonal attachment for carrying skis and a vertical...
View ArticleFlyLow IQ Pant
Come winter, I wear my ski pants more than any other item of clothing. That means they need to be durable, they need to be comfortable, and they need to be functional. The IQ from Flylow checks all...
View ArticleOrtovox 3+ Transciever
Digital three-antenna beacons with marking functions are the baseline standard in transceiver tech—and the Ortovox 3+ performs very well (more on this in a sec). But Ortovox’s patented “smart” antenna...
View ArticleSalomon Qst Pro 120
As much as I picture myself a hardcore skier—the kind that searches for powder stashes well beyond ski-area boundaries—I know that I’m not there yet. I can handle myself in most situations, but when it...
View ArticleReview: KneeBindings Carbon
We take preventative measures for our health every day: we brush our teeth to prevent cavities; we exercise for our hearts; we wear our seatbelts in case of a car wreck. Prevention is the name of the...
View ArticleSmith I/O Women's Goggle
ChromaPop, meet the I/O. This season, Smith is adding their patented sunglass lens technology to their goggles, making for an even better winter experience. The I/O still sets the bar for...
View ArticleReview: T3 Avalanche Rescue Package
Combo packages have pros and cons. Buying everything at once is convenient and mindless, plus manufacturers usually discount product slightly if you making a bigger purchase. But avalanche safety gear...
View ArticleReview: Native Tank 7
I’ve been extremely happy with my Native sunglasses, so I decided to try out their ski goggles. After looking over the various styles, I opted for the Tank-7, as they’re a smaller fit than the other...
View ArticleReview: Black Diamond Traverse
They had a good run, those old Life-Link backcountry poles I picked up from the Huffine shop back in 2001. But it was finally time to upgrade, and I chose the Black Diamond Traverse.
View ArticleSpring's Sprung
Warmer-weather touring gear. March 20 marked the first day of spring, but with every drainage in southwest Montana reporting deeper-than-average snowpacks, ski season is far from over. Once the lifts...
View ArticleFlyLow IQ Pant
Come winter, I wear my ski pants more than any other item of clothing. That means they need to be durable, they need to be comfortable, and they need to be functional. The IQ from Flylow checks all...
View ArticleMadshus XC Combo
I was in search of a backcountry ski package that would be as effective on groomers and packed snow as it would be cutting trail through fresh powder. My research ended with the Madshus Epoch skis...
View ArticleOsprey Kamber 22 Pack
If you’re looking for a good Ridge-hiking pack that can also handle hitting the sidecountry, look no further than the Kamber 22 from Osprey. With a diagonal attachment for carrying skis and a vertical...
View ArticleReview: Smith Quantum
Two seasons ago, when skiing through some trees, I cracked my helmet colliding with an overhanging branch. I wasn’t going that fast, and its flimsiness was disconcerting. Now, I’ve upgraded to the...
View ArticleReview: Pieps Micro
If you’re due—or overdue—to upgrade your transceiver, check out the PIEPS Micro, a compact, easy-to-use beeper that makes the company’s old yellow jobber resemble a Betamax player. Now owned by Black...
View ArticleReview: Salomon Classic XC Setup
Whether it's a daily workout, an upcoming race, or just an occasional foray into the winter woods, good ski gear makes all the difference. When it was time for me to ditch the old hand-me-downs and...
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