Tag: Ski Touring

Black Diamond Deployment Hybrid Hoody
Apparel, Reviews

Review: Black Diamond Deployment Hybrid Hoodie

Designed as a technical mid-layer, Black Diamond’s new Deployment Hybrid Hoody utilizes a mixture of different materials and fabrics in different locations in an effort to provide warmth where it’s needed and breath-ability where it’s not.  The result is a nice fitting mid-layer with some great features though it still has it’s flaws. The light green panels are insulated Shoeller and the dark green a thinner … Continue reading Review: Black Diamond Deployment Hybrid Hoodie

Monte Johnston
Arcteryx Lithic Comp
Apparel, Reviews, Ski & Snowboard

Review: Arc’teryx Lithic Comp pant

When Arc’teryx released the Lithic Comp pant (well actually they’re technically bibs) last fall I was a bit skeptical as I’m not a big fan of bibs; I find that they tend to be hot on the up-track.  However the promise offered by the combination of hardshell and shoftshell fabrics drew me in.  The idea behind the pants is simple, waterproof breathable fabric where you need … Continue reading Review: Arc’teryx Lithic Comp pant

Monte Johnston
Black Diamond Evac 7
Reviews, Ski & Snowboard

Review: Black Diamond Evac 7 Shovel

Black Diamond, like many companies that make avalanche rescue equipment, has an avalanche shovel that can be set-up either as a hoe or shovel.  However, the elegant design of the BD Evac 7 make the conversion between the two modes simple and intuitive on a shovel that is still light and extremely effective at moving a lot of snow quickly. Before looking at this particular … Continue reading Review: Black Diamond Evac 7 Shovel

Monte Johnston
Reviews, Rock & Ice, Ski & Snowboard

Review: G3 Stinger Skis

So your ice climb is a little off the beaten path.  Literally, as no one else has yet beaten a path in!  You put your head down and start to post hole through the rotten snow.  After a few steps the crust is wearing at your shins, after a few hundred feet you’re starting to bleed.  You’ll be down to the bone before getting anywhere … Continue reading Review: G3 Stinger Skis

Monte Johnston