The Evil Eye Trailsense 2 Sunglasses The Evil Eye Trailsense 2 sunglasses are no fuss speed glasses. Easily adjusted, rugged and light, they excel moving fast in variable conditions and have handled multiple ski tours, short distance hikes and a dozen mountain bike rides with ease. Overview Lens Tested: LST VARio purple M Light Transmission: 62-13% Color Tested: Black Matt Frame Material: PPX (Polypropylene X) … Continue reading The Evil Eye Trailsense 2 Review
The Patagonia Slope Runner Exploration Pack 18L The Patagonia Slope Runner Exploration pack takes the vest chassis of the Slope Runner Vest and marries it with a much roomier 18L carrying capacity. The added volume, comfortable shoulder straps and included dual flasks make this a great option for long days in the mountains where keeping weight to a minimum is key but you still need … Continue reading Patagonia Slope Runner Exploration Pack
The Great Injinji Round Up If you’ve met me on the trail, you know Injinji is the only sock I currently wear while hiking. I still have non-Injinji socks, but those are for off trail, around town, or on shorter hikes where my feet aren’t going to heat up as much. The key to getting rid of blisters and hot feet for me has solely … Continue reading The Great Injinji Round Up
Ibex Merino for 2025 Our favorite winter merino layers for the past few years have been from Ibex. This year, Ibex has doubled down on their summer offerings with the Springbok Hoodie and the Paradox short sleeve. Blends of Australian merino wool and synthetics that increase durability and provide UPF protection. I’ll be rocking these shirts all summer long, testing their durability and ability to … Continue reading Ibex Merino 2025
A Two Year Review of the Plum Pekye The Plum Pekye is a lightweight yet strong tech toe for splitboarding. Mine have survived two seasons of touring, a full ski guide exam, and even two weeks of being tossed around in a heli basket. They’ve been my go-to tech binding for the past two seasons, and all they’ve asked for is a little grease. Hands … Continue reading Plum Pekye Review
The Rab Khroma Tour Gore-Tex Gloves The Rab Khroma Tour gloves might be the most underrated glove in the winter sports industry. Waterproof Gore-Tex Active liner, Pittards Armortan leather and Primaloft Gold make these a fantastic mid-winter ski glove. I’ve put a season and a half of touring, snowboarding and heli guiding in these gloves and I’ve no doubt they will last another season of … Continue reading A Review of the Rab Khroma Tour Gore-Tex Gloves
The Rab Khroma Tour Infinium Glove Review Rab may be known for their down-filled outerwear and sleeping bags but they should also be known for their fantastic ski gloves. If you’ve read my Khroma Tour Gore-Tex Glove review you know I am a fan and for good reason. Durable, tactile and warm. Given the opportunity to try something a little more breathable and uphill oriented, … Continue reading A Review of the Rab Khroma Tour Infinium Gloves
The Nitro Skylab TLS Boot Review A Nitro team favourite, the Nitro Skylab TLS Snowboard/Splitboard boot is built to last. It is designed as the one boot to do it all, which it darn near accomplishes, in an incredibly light and durable package. From splitboard tours to bootpacks and resort laps, we took this boot everywhere and were thoroughly impressed with the performance. Overview Boot … Continue reading Nitro Skylab TLS boot Review
The Atomic Backland Helmet Review Atomic has been making fantastic skis since 1955. I even use their ski boots to go splitboarding. Their helmets are much less known so when the chance to check out the Atomic Backlands helmet came along I jumped on it. Where other helmets aim to be understated the Atomic Backland helmet is all business. It packs in all the safety … Continue reading The Atomic Backlands Helmet Review
The Smith Summit Mips Helmet Smith has been making goggles since 1969 and helmets since 2006. No doubt you have seen their gear on the hill, I rocked a Smith Vantage helmet for many years. With the explosion of backcountry and ski- mountaineering, Smith had to innovate to make a helmet to match the changing interests of skiers and boarders and the Smith Summit Mips … Continue reading The Smith Summit Mips Review
