Ski Sock Roundup — 2018
The wrong pair of ski socks can screw up your day. So we’ve rounded up 17 pairs — from ultra-thin to thickly cushioned — and noted what sets each apart, and which will likely work best for you.
Luke Koppa
Blank Collective — “Before Blank”
Blank Collective's new film "Before Blank" won the Standout Big Mountain Film award at iF3 this year, and now you can watch the whole film for free.
ON3P — “3”
Love it or hate it, just don’t ignore it. With their latest film, “3” ON3P’s team continues to set the tone for the new direction of park skiing, and it’s definitely worth a watch.
Open Wear Open One 3L Shell Jacket & Pants
Open Wear is a new Swiss outerwear brand focused on sustainability, transparency, and moderate prices, and we were so impressed with their Open One 3L jacket that it earned one of our “Best Of” awards.
DPS’s The Shadow Campaign — “The Abbey”
DPS just dropped the latest episode of their Shadow Campaign, and you can check out the full video here to get the doctor-recommended dose of beautiful pow-skiing goodness.
Everyday Backpack Roundup — 2018
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite backpacks that we use for everything from early-morning trips to the gym, urban commutes, and long day hikes.
Henrik Harlaut — “The Regiment”
Henrik Harlaut’s 2-year video project, The Regiment, showcases why he’s arguably the most passionate skier in the world, and why he’s also one of the all-time best.
Seeking Nirvana 3.2 — “Hard Nose The Highway”
If Wes Anderson made movies about skiing pillows and big-mountain lines, it would look like this. Check out the latest from the Seeking Nirvana crew.
Win a Men’s or Women’s Down Jacket from Flylow
It's officially down jacket season, and the winner of this week's Giveaway will get a new jacket from Flylow!
Win MTB Shoes from Five Ten
The Five Ten's flat MTB shoes have become staple products for a ton of riders, and this week you can win their updated Freerider Pro shoe.
Line Traveling Circus 11.1 — “No Looking Back”
Blind backflips, 270 cm snowboards, wildly creative tricks, and lots of laughs. Yep, the LINE Traveling Circus is back.
Altra Olympus 3.0
We’ve now run about 300 miles in the Altra Olympus 3.0, and we can now say that it’s become our favorite max-cushioned shoe. Check out our update on its durability; an in-depth comparison to the Hoka Stinson ATR 4; and how well the Olympus 3.0 works as a road-to-trail shoe.
Win One of Our Favorite MTB Packs
MTB packs are tricky, but Henty seems to have nailed it with their Enduro Backpack. And this week, we're giving one away.
What’s The Most Painful Sport?
Yesterday, a bunch of runners completed the Tahoe 200, a 205-mile race that a couple participants finished in under 50 hours. Which is insane. So that got us wondering: What’s the most painful sport to be the best at? We came up with a few contenders, and we want to hear yours.
Win Men’s & Women’s Down Jackets from TREW
Summer is officially over, so it's time to start thinking about staying warm. The two winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will each win a Super Down Shirtweight Jacket from TREW.
Win a Mystery Ranch Backpack
For a while now, Mystery Ranch has been making some of the best packs out there. And the winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get one of their new packs, the Robo Flip.
Deep Dive: K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti
We compare the Pinnacle 95 Ti to the Blizzard Rustler 9, Elan Ripstick 96, J Skis Masterblaster, ON3P Wrenegade 96, and more...
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Flip Flop & Sandals Roundup, 2018
As you may know by now, flip flops and sandals are some of our favorite pieces of gear, and we’re in them year round. So it’s time for an updated roundup of a number of our favorites for men and women — from casual flip-flops, to versatile sandals that could replace your hiking shoes.