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
The Rab Khroma Latok Gore-Tex Pro 2 Year Review When the opportunity came to test out Rab’s Khroma Latok we immediately jumped at the chance. The Rab Khroma jacket was winner. Could the Khroma Latok be even better? We took the Rab Khroma Latok GTX Jacket and Pants from Japan to the Callgahan and all the places in between and were incredibly stoked with the … Continue reading The Rab Khroma Latok Review
The Ortovox Fleece Rib Hoody The Fleece Rib Hoody continues Ortovox’s innovative use of Merino blends in its tried and true outdoor gear. The Fleece Rib Hoody combines Merino-based fleece and softshell materials to create a jacket that stands up to abuse in high-wear areas while keeping the wearer warm in almost all conditions. I carried this jacket with me for more than 75% of … Continue reading Ortovox Fleece Rib Hoody
The Durstone Iceline Trekking Poles Review Having logged over 1000 kilometers with the Durston Iceline Trekking Poles, I can confidently say that their stiffness and lightweight design combination has completely spoiled me for other options. These poles have become an indispensable part of my trekking gear. Â Their 135-gram base weight means they are the lightest 3-piece trekking pole being made to date, so whether … Continue reading Durston Iceline Trekking Poles
The Norda 002 Review The Norda 002 builds off the success of the 001 by borrowing a few pieces of tech from its older sibling and adapting them to become a faster lighter shoe. Tried and true bio-based Dyneema, Vibram SLE, Litebase and Megagrip all make for a faster, more specialized shoe, adapted for races, tempo training or anyone looking for more ground feel and … Continue reading Norda 002 review
The Ortovox Ladiz Hybrid Jacket The Ortovox Ladiz Hybrid jacket marries Merino infused fleece with zoned windproof layers making for a fantastic shoulder season hybrid windbreaker and insulation jacket. Does it insulate? yes! Does it block the wind? A little bit. Is it a great jacket? You bet. The Ortovox Ladiz Hybrid Jacket at a glance: Material : Tec-Stretch and Merino Fleece Light Grid Weight: … Continue reading Ortovox Ladiz Hybrid Jacket
Stretch Armstrong for your Waist: An Arcade Belts review  If you are going skiing and not wearing bibs you are tempting the fate of a snowy butt. It’s inevitable that you’re going to fill your pants with powder at some point. Enter Arcade Belts. Stretchy, stylish and totally functional when wet, they are the best way to keep from filling your britches with the white … Continue reading The Arcade Belt Review
The Scarpa Rush 2 GTX. A perfect mix of trail runner and hiker. On a typical summer of guiding hikes I can flatten the bottom of a pair of shoes and blow out the midsole in a month. That was until I met the Scarpa Rush 2 GTX. They are a mix of trail runner comfort and styling mixed with hiking shoe durability that surprised … Continue reading the Scarpa Rush 2 GTX review
