Jed Doane 
Venture designed their Carbon Storm splitboard to handle everything from tight tree lines to big, open faces. While we often hear things like that, we don’t think Venture’s claims are far off. The Carbon Storm is a very versatile, approachable splitboard for the masses — check out our full review.
If you’re someone who loves riding hard and fast through nasty conditions and who wants an exceptionally damp and stable board to keep up with you, the new Amplid Creamer is worth a look. Check out our full review.
Rossignol says the Krypto is based on their big-mountain charger, the XV. So just how burly is the Krypto, and could it also work for more playful and less aggressive riders? Check out our full review.
Picking out the right sleeping bag comes down to a lot of compromises: Light, or durable? Packable, or comfortable? But the Big Agnes Flume UL 30 is one of the best bags we’ve used when it comes to being very light and still maintaining comfort.
While it’s not the hard charger you’d expect from Xavier De La Rue, the new XV Sushi LF is a very fun board that could change the way you approach the mountain.
Salomon’s flagship backpacking boot provides an excellent combination of grip, comfort, and stability.
Osprey’s revamped Aether is a versatile pack that offers solutions to some of the most common backpacking issues.
We were impressed by Salomon’s Bonatti jacket last year, and there are some key improvements to the new Bonatti Pro WP that make it even better.
Smith brought their Chromapop lens technology to their snow goggles, so how do these new tints fit into their lens line?
The Burton Modified Fish is a powder-oriented snowboard that is actually surprisingly versatile.
With the number of available lenses increasing, it’s difficult to know which to choose. Here’s a rundown of how Smith Optics lenses perform, how they differ, and which ones might work best for you.
The new Burton Flight Attendant is an impressive, adaptable, freeride board for everyday, all-mountain riding.
What is ChromaPop? Smith Optics has made some big claims about their new lens technology, so we’ve dug in to see if we’re dealing with scientific facts or marketing fictions.
The redesigned Amplid Creamer is a directional, big-mountain board that floats really well.
The Burton Genesis is the most comfortable binding we’ve ever tested, and pairs especially well with a lighter, all-mountain board.
The Patagonia Primo Down Jacket is durable, light, and built for the coldest, crappiest, windiest weather.
The Burton Antler is a snappy, playful, all-mountain board that wants to jump off everything.
The K2 Company binding is a lightweight, easily adjustable binding that’s best paired with an all-mountain or stiffer park board.
