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Reviews

Oakley Unification Pro Pants

January 29, 2013January 28, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
The fit, protection, and breathability of the Oakley Unification Pro Pants make it pretty hard to envision a better choice for backcountry touring.
Categories Apparel, Pants, Recommended, Reviews

Oakley Unification Pro Jacket

January 28, 2013January 27, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
A great choice if you earn your turns, the Oakley Unification Pro jacket delivers exceptional wind and water protection while maintaining a very high degree of breathability.
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Recommended, Reviews
Moment Boville Pant, Blister Gear Review

Moment Boville Pant

March 1, 2013January 25, 2013 by Scott Nelson
Slim is in around the park, so we headed there to check out Moment's slim-fitting pant, the Boville.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Pants, Recommended, Reviews
Venture Odin, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 Venture Odin

February 27, 2013January 24, 2013 by Lance Peterson
The Venture Odin is a big-mountain board that's fast, forgiving, and fun, and won’t punish riders who are looking to advance.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Snowboards
Moment Bantam Jacket & Pants, Blister Gear Review

Moment Bantam Jacket and Pants

February 19, 2013January 23, 2013 by Will Brown
The Moment Bantam jacket and pants are comfortable, perform well for the price, and have a unique look unlike anything we've seen before.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Pants, Recommended, Reviews

The North Face Fargo Cargo Pants

February 19, 2013January 22, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
After more than 175 days of skiing, The North Face Fargo Cargo pants have proven to be a great value: comfortable, durable—and affordable.
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Kingswood SMB, Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Kingswood Skis SMB

November 28, 2018January 22, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
The Kingswood Skis SMB is not only one of the most beautifully built skis we've seen, it's an extremely capable pow ski that holds its own when the going gets variable.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Black Diamond Guide Lobster Mitt

Black Diamond Guide Lobster Mitt

January 22, 2013January 21, 2013 by Jed Doane
For those who are looking for the outstanding warmth, waterproofing, and dexterity of a trigger-mitt design, the Black Diamond Guide Lobster Mitt deserves to be on your short list.
Categories Apparel, Gloves, Recommended, Reviews

SmartWool Midweight Pattern Top and Bottom

February 13, 2013January 20, 2013 by Julia Van Raalte
The SmartWool Midweight Pattern top and bottoms offer great cold-weather protection, durability, and a stylish look.
Categories Base Layers, Recommended, Reviews

Merrell Reze Mid Boot

October 31, 2014January 19, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
For the countless occasions when a hardcore, technical boot would be overkill, the Merrell Reze Mid is a casual, comfortable option with a distinctive look.
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3rd Look: MOMENT Night Train

November 5, 2014January 18, 2013 by Andrew Gregovich
The Moment Night Train occupies a realm between more playful backcountry jib skis and burly big-mountain pow skis, a great niche if it fits your skiing style.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

Reader Review: 2015-2016 Nordica Patron

September 22, 2015January 18, 2013 by Hannah Follender
For former D-1 ski racer & park rat turned comp skier, Hannah Follender, the Patron performs excellently when doing what it was designed for—groomers, powder, tight trees, and jibbing.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2013-2014 Atomic Automatic, 193cm

November 18, 2013January 18, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Time to weigh in: 186 Automatic vs. 193 Automatic.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

Mammut Vail Pant

February 12, 2013January 17, 2013 by Carla von Trapp Hunter
The Mammut Vail pant offers well-executed features, a flattering fit, and great color & sizing options.
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Update: 2012-2013 Down Skis Countdown 3

September 29, 2021January 16, 2013 by Will Brown
The Down Skis Countdown 3 is a "perfectly honed tool" for fresh snow and a particular riding style. See if it fits yours.
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Scott Decoder Jacket

February 28, 2013January 14, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
The Scott Decoder is a breathable, "hybrid" puffy that works well both as a mid-layer and outerlayer when conditions aren't crazy cold.
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Recommended

Five Ten Dragon

February 4, 2013January 13, 2013 by Matt Pincus
The Five Ten Dragon is an aggressive shoe designed to excel on high-level boulder problems. It delivers, and then some.
Categories Climbing, Featured, Recommended, Reviews

Arc’teryx Sarissa Jacket

February 3, 2013January 11, 2013 by Lexi Dowdall
Thanks to its streamlined insulation, great features, and durability, the Arc'teryx Sarissa jacket might just have solved the age-old layering dilemma for those who run cold.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Recommended, Reviews

Flashed Shogun Crash Mat

January 10, 2013January 10, 2013 by Zachary Eannarino
If you’re looking for a bigger pad, we highly recommend the Flashed Shogun Crash Mat. It’s big on the ground, easy to move around, and feels small on your back.
Categories Climbing, Recommended, Reviews

Outerwear 101: Which Socks & Why?

February 13, 2013January 9, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Time to talk socks. Our reviewers weigh in on what they actually wear on the mountain—and why. Plus, two bits of conventional wisdom when it comes to socks and snowsports.
Categories Base Layers, Boot Fitting 101, GEAR 101, Outerwear 101, Recommended, Skiing 101, Snowboarding 101
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