Gear reviews for backcountry skiing and splitboarding, tested from people who are out there pushing boundaries.
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After Four Summers of Testing Boots, The Lowa Renegade Stands Above The Rest Read More »
Gear Reviews, Hiking
Backpacking is a bit of a funny world. It’s not really a sport, but the gear associated with it is
Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60 Backpack Review Read More »
Accessories, Gear Reviews
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We Tested Yeti’s Skala Backpack In The Mountains: A Review Read More »
Accessories, Gear Reviews
In the world of hardshell jackets, Gore-Tex is the gold standard. Let’s get that out of the way right now.
Marmot Orion Gore-Tex Hardshell Jacket Review Read More »
Clothing, Gear Reviews
A good helmet needs to be protective but not noticeable. Anon’s Merak does that better than any I’ve tested, period.
Anon Merak Wavecel Ski and Snowboard Helmet Review Read More »
Accessories, Gear Reviews
One of the great joys of snowboarding vs. skiing is having soft boots. Of course, there are many more reasons
ThirtyTwo Jones MTB Lite Splitboard Boots Review Read More »
Gear Reviews, Splitboarding
I miss the days where snowboarding videos were a sit-down event. And this is a criticism of how we consume
Pro Standard Grillmount Review: The One Angle To Rule Them All Read More »
Accessories, Gear, Gear Reviews
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The Best Glacier Glasses For Mountaineering and High-Alpine Protection Read More »
Gear Reviews, Sunglasses
Tested by Steve Andrews Where Coast Mountains, BC · Japan How long 2 Years Jackets Tested 22 Jackets In This
The Best Hardshell Jackets For Backcountry Skiing Or Splitboarding Read More »
Clothing, Gear Reviews
Tested by Steve Andrews Where Whistler, BC · Japan How long Winter 25/26 Used for Resort and Slackcountry Photos Steve
Arc’Teryx Sabre Jacket Review: Is it Worth The Premium Pricetag? Read More »
Clothing, Gear Reviews
ThirtyTwo T32M FASE Bindings: First Impressions Specs: Quick-release highback, double-beam heelcup, fast ankle strap Pro Models: Pat Fava (featured here),
ThirtyTwo T32M FASE Snowboard Bindings Review Read More »
Gear, Gear Reviews, Snowboarding
The Dark Start is a honoured tradition where the brave and the foolish unite in the same body to leave
The Best Midlayer for Backcountry Skiing Or Snowboarding Is This Hoodie Read More »
Clothing, Gear, Gear Reviews