Luke Koppa
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!
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!
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!
Patagonia Announces New CEO + Head of Patagonia, Inc.
Today Patagonia announced their new CEO, as well as their new head of Patagonia, Inc., which is the portion of the company that designs & produces their apparel & equipment.
Car Camping Gear Roundup — 2020
We've rounded up a bunch of gear that has made our camping experiences more enjoyable, whether you need products that work for both car-camping and backpacking, like to head out with your little one, or simply want to make your next car-camping trip more pleasant.
Win Ultralight Down Blankets from Rumpl
The TWO winners this week will each get Rumpl's Featherlite Down Blanket!
Win a Jacket from Dark Peak
The winner this week will get a men's or women's insulated jacket from Dark Peak!
Win a Men’s or Women’s Flylow Outerwear Kit
The winner this week will get both a jacket & shell from Flylow's 20/21 collection!
Men’s Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup — 2020
We've rounded up 11 men's mtb jerseys that our reviewers have been using for the past 1-2 seasons — many of which are currently on sale. Check out our roundup to see how they compare, and which ones might work well for how and where you ride.
Win a Midlayer from Cortazu
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get an active-insulation midlayer!
2021-2022 Rossignol BLACKOPS Sender
The new Rossignol BLACKOPS Sender fills an interesting role. It essentially serves as a replacement for the exceptionally popular Soul 7, it’s also positioned as the easier alternative to the new BLACKOPS Sender Ti, and now we’re chiming in on how it compares to both of those skis, and who we think will like it the most. Check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.
Deep Dive: Rossignol BLACKOPS Sender
We compare the BLACKOPS Sender to the BLACKOPS Sender Ti, Rossignol Soul 7, Line Sick Day 104, Liberty Origin 106, Head Kore 105, Salomon QST 106, Fischer Ranger 102 FR, Nordica Enforcer 104 Free, Nordica Enforcer 100, Fischer Ranger 99 Ti, Blizzard Rustler 10, Volkl Mantra 102, 4FRNT MSP 99, Kastle FX106 HP, & Icelantic Nomad 105.
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Win a Pack, Shoes, & Apparel from Mystery Ranch, Oboz, Duckworth, & Jelt
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get a pair of shoes or boots, a backpack, a merino-wool T-shirt, a merino sweater, & a belt!