Win Wagner Skis + Glade Goggles & Helmet + James Niehues Book
The winner this week will get a really cool collection of gear from Wagner Custom Skis, Glade, & James Niehues!
Luke Koppa
Win any Moment Ski
The winner this week will get to pick any pair of skis they want from Moment’s 20/21 lineup!
Win any Liberty Ski
The winner this week will get to pick any pair of skis they want from Liberty’s 20/21 lineup!
2020-2021 Sego Condor 108
Sego’s Condor 108 was one of the more surprising skis we got on last season, and we think it is a reliable, predictable, and versatile tool that will work for a lot of skiers – whether you take a more directional or more playful approach to the mountain. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive Comparisons.
Deep Dive: Sego Condor 108
We compare the Condor 108 to the 4FRNT Raven, Volkl Blaze 106, Volkl BMT 109, Line Sick Day 104, Armada Tracer 108, Faction Agent 3.0, Folsom Cash 106 Carbon, Elan Ripstick 106, RMU North Shore 108, J Skis Slacker, Moment Wildcat Tour 108, Moment Wildcat 108, Moment Deathwish Tour, G3 ROAMr 108, WNDR Alpine Intention 110, Atomic Backland 107, Blizzard Zero G 105, & Line Vision 108.
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PSA: Flaw in PIEPS DSP Sport & DSP Pro Avalanche Transceivers
If you or someone you know has a PIEPS DSP Sport or PIEPS DSP Pro avalanche transceiver, please read this.
What We’re Watching — October, 2020
Fall is the season of ski movies / edits, and this fall has definitely not disappointed in that regard. Check out our latest “What We’re Watching” video roundup to watch some of our favorites.
Strafe Cham Jacket & Pants
This season Strafe once again updated their touring-oriented Cham Jacket & Pant, and we think the latest iteration is one of the best backcountry outerwear kits we’ve used. Check out our full, in-depth review to see why.
Win Hestra Gloves + Sweet Protection Helmet & Goggles
The winner this week will get Sweet Protection’s new Looper Helmet & Boondock Goggles + they’ll get to pick any Hestra glove or mitten they want!
2020-2021 Sego Cleaver Comp
Last season Isaac Freeland won both Rookie of the Year and the overall title on the Freeride World Tour, and for some of the stops, he was on a new, custom ski from Sego. That ski is now available to the masses, and you can check out our First Look of the Cleaver Comp to learn more about this unique big-mountain ski.
Eric Pollard Leaves LINE Skis
Today Eric Pollard announced that, after spending 21 years and making 48 ski models with them, he is leaving LINE Skis. Learn more here.
Win Picture Organic Jackets + DPS Phantom
The TWO winners this week will each get a ski / snowboard jacket from Picture Organic + DPS’s permanent base-glide treatment, Phantom!
2020-2021 4FRNT Devastator
The 4FRNT Devastator had been relatively unchanged for many years, but that changes for 20/21. 4FRNT overhauled the ski this season, and while the new version maintains much of what Devastator fans would expect of a ski bearing this name, there are also some significant changes. Check out our First Look for more.
2020-2021 Black Crows Anima
The Anima has been in the Black Crows line for several years now, serving as their playful-yet-stable, big-mountain powder ski. For 20/21, they overhauled the Anima and we’ll be skiing it this season. For now, check out our First Look to see what’s changed with the new ski, and how its design compares to the rest of the market.
2021 Trek Slash
We’ve now had two reviewers spend a little over a month riding Trek’s recently overhauled Slash, and have updated our review of this long-travel Enduro (or Trail?) bike.
2020-2021 WNDR Alpine Vital 100
This year WNDR Alpine added a new ski to their lineup, the Vital 100. Check out our First Look for more on why we think this new backcountry skis stands out — even if you don’t take into account the fact that it uses materials derived from algae.
Win Men’s & Women’s Packs from Dakine
The TWO winners of this week’s Gear Giveaway will each get one of Dakine’s Heli Pro ski / board packs!
2020-2021 J Skis Hotshot
We now have production pairs of both the 183 cm and 189 cm J Skis Hotshot, and we now think playful and directional skiers who like to ski fast have even more reason to keep these skis on their radar. Check out our updated First Look and Flash Review for more info.