Black Diamond Shiva
Ultimately, all AT boots are built with one of two priorities: the Up or the Down. For those more focused on the down, the Black Diamond Shiva boot is a very good choice.
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Scott Off-Grid Goggle and Lens Guide
The Scott Off-Grid Goggle offers solid optics, an excellent field of vision, and a variety of tint options that we'll break down, too.
Dakine Impreza Glove
The Dakine Impreza is a spring-weight glove with a seemingly obvious but rare design feature. If you need a spring glove, add this to your short list.
2014-2015 Epic Planks Crop Duster
If you're already dreaming of deep winter pow, then you ought to consider adding the Epic Planks Crop Duster to your quiver. It's an easy, intuitive ski that is going to make a lot of people very happy in soft snow.
2013-2014 Lib Tech Travis Rice Pro Split
The stiffness, camber profile, and stability of the Lib Tech Travis Rice Pro Split prove that "hard-charging splitboard" is not an oxymoron.
Cams 101: Buying Cams
There’s a lot of information and nuance out there when it comes to cams. Here are some things to consider when standing in front of a wall of cams at your local shop.
Icebreaker Blast Long Sleeve Zip Jacket
For biking, running, skiing, touring, or all of the above, the Icebreaker Blast jacket is a great first line of defense from the elements.
2012-2013 Voile Light Rail Splitboard Binding
If the words "avalanche ripcord" don't get your attention with the Voile Light Rail splitboard binding, then "low cost," "high quality," and "bombproof" should.
Liquidlogic Stomper 80
The Liquidlogic Stomper 80 strikes a great balance of volume and maneuverability, but above all is fun. Creekers, take note.
UPDATE: MTN Approach System
In place of a splitboard, the MTN Approach System uses collapsible skis for the ascent. After more winter testing, here's an update from reviewer Jed Doane.
2015-2016 Salomon Q-105
The Salomon Quest 105 is a very good Do-Everything ski with that distinctive Salomon "feel." We'll explain. And geek out about mount points. And make comparisons to the Rocker2 108...
Trip Report: Alta, Late April
While some of you were breaking out your bikes and running shoes, some of us were out skiing pow. Alta's open for one final 3-day weekend, and the conditions are fantastic. Get up here.
2012-2013 StepChild FTW
StepChild Snowboards says that they have "More Heart Than Brains," but their FTW is evidence that they have a good bit of both. It's a playful board that holds up well all over the mountain.
2014-2015 Atomic Elysian
At 95mm underfoot, the Atomic Elysian is a predictable and versatile ski that shines on groomers, moguls, and trees.
Jackson Kayak Rock Star
The Jackson Kayak Rock Star absolutely shines as a dedicated park-and-play boat, but expect a learning curve if you're going to be running rivers in it, too.
2015-2016 Salomon Q-96 Lumen
We recently reviewed the new 178cm Salomon Stella (104mm underfoot), now for the similar but narrower Lumen (96mm underfoot). So what do you give up and what do you gain by going skinnier?
Liquidlogic Stomper 90
The newest addition to Liquidlogic's creeking lineup, the Stomper 90 should be on the short list of any dedicated or aspiring creeker.
Dagger Nomad 8.5
We dive into paddle sports today with a review of a classic: the Dagger Nomad 8.5—still one of the top designs out there for both river running and creeking.
Dakine Commander Glove
The Dakine Commander glove is warm, breathable, padded, and offers great dexterity. Really, it just does everything well.
2013-2014 Never Summer SL Split
The Never Summer SL Split proves that a splitboard doesn't have to sacrifice stability, stiffness, or fun.