Reviews
The Fischer Ranger 98 Ti is light, snappy, and energetic. It’s easy to ski, but it also responds very well to solid technique. And it’s a good option for those looking for a ski to pull 50/50 duties in the resort and backcountry.
2018-2019 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
The new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 is gunning to shake up the whole world of ski boots. We've been putting time in it, and here is our initial take.
17/18 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130
We put the new Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 head-to-head against the Salomon MTN Lab. So who won?
2019-2020 La Sportiva Spectre 2.0
The La Sportiva Spectre 2.0 occupies a very versatile niche in the current landscape of touring boots and should appeal to a wide range of skiers.
Flannel Shirt & Jacket Collection
Few things beat a good flannel, so here are a few of our favorite men's and women's flannels from this season.
2021-2022 Dynastar M-Pro 105
The Pro Rider is a beautiful throwback that offers a ride quality that most "modern" skis don't.
17/18 K2 Catamaran
If you like really playful skis, you’re going to want to read our initial on-snow report of K2’s newest pow ski, the Catamaran.
2020-2021 G3 ION 12 Binding
We looked at the G3 ION 12 in our Touring Binding Shootout, but after nearly two years on the ION 12, we’ve got our long-term review.
Wahoo Fitness KICKR SNAP Power Trainer
The KICKR SNAP is a very capable cycling trainer that offers a smooth and stable ride for a reasonable price.
2017-2018 Salomon QST 99
The Salomon QST 99 is a strong ski for its weight, and it performs quite well in powder and soft snow.
7th Annual Blister Awards, SIA
The 7th annual SIA Blister Awards, Part II: Bigger, Longer, Angrier, Funnier (?), with 30% more palm trees.
Smith Goggle Lens Guide
Smith brought their Chromapop lens technology to their snow goggles, so how do these new tints fit into their lens line?
Deep Dive: Black Crows Atris
We put the Black Crows Atris up against the Blizzard Cochise, Rossi Soul 7, Faction Candide 3.0, Moment Meridian, J Skis The Metal, ON3P Kartel & Wren 108, and more….
2016-2017 Black Crows Atris
We've just concluded a rather extensive review period on the Black Crows Atris, and we've been A/B-ing it against a pretty big group of all-mountain skis. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Volkl Confession
The Confession was new for 16/17, and it's coming back unchanged for 17/18. Check out our initial review of this directional pow ski.
G3 Scala Skin
G3's Scala skin is purpose built for powder touring on rockered skis, so how does it compare to regular skins?
2019-2020 ON3P Jeffrey 116
ON3P changed up the very good Jeffrey 114 this year, so how does the new Kartel 116 compare?
2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
The Salomon QST 106 is a very versatile 50/50 resort/touring ski and may be one of the best skis at this width we've used in powder.
6D ATB-1T Helmet
The 6D ATB-1T Helmet has some very unique safety technology, but how does it perform on the trail?