Reviews
While Majesty Skis might not be familiar to some North Americans, their Superior looks like a legit offering in the jibby powder ski category.
Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 100
Updated: 1.01.17 - We compare the Enforcer to the J Skis Masterblaster, Blizzard Bonafide, Rossignol Experience 100, Volkl Mantra, Line Supernatural 100, and more...
Deep Dive: J Skis Masterblaster
Updated: 1.06.17: We compare the 181 and 187 cm Masterblaster to eight other skis.
Turner RFX V4.0
We weigh in on the Turner RFX V4.0, and compare it to other bikes in the “versatile trail bike” category.
2020-2021 Amplid UNW8
We were huge fans of the original Amplid UNW8, so how does the updated board perform?
First Look: 2016-17 Karakoram Prime Connect Snowboard Binding
Karakoram’s Prime Connect swaps easily between boards and can be use inbounds and in the backcountry.
Sweet Protection Trooper MIPS Helmet
The Sweet Protection Trooper MIPS is one of the nicest helmets we've reviewed, and one of the helmets we'd trust most in a crash.
First Look: 2018-2019 K2 Pinnacle 130 and Pinnacle Pro 130
K2 has revised their Pinnacle 130 boot, and released the lighter Pinnacle Pro 130. So how do these two boots compare, and what else do you need to know?
ENVE M60 Forty HV 29” Wheels
After 10 months of riding on ENVE's M60 Forty HV wheels, we've got a long-term update.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2016
If you've been busy skiing pow and still need to find a few gifts, we can help with some great last-minute ideas.
Wallstreet Suites, Bend, Oregon
This is our second time staying at Wallstreet Suites, and it’s an easy place to recommend. It’s a comfortable, unpretentious place run by very nice people …
2021-2022 Line Pescado
The Line Pescado is a super fun, poppy, fat ski that is more versatile than we’d ever imagined.
Ski Nerdery: Running Length & Edge Hold
So what properties give a ski good edge hold on ice? What should you be looking for? And how does "running length" relate? We discuss in our latest Topic of the Week.
Armada Crest Pants
If you’re looking for a single ski pant to use for riding inbounds and backcountry touring, the Armada Crest is a great option.
Arc’teryx Alpha FL Jacket
While the "FL" stands for Fast & Light," we found the Arc'teryx Alpha FL to be a surprisingly versatile hardshell.
Armada Sherwin Jacket
The Armada Sherwin jacket is one of our new favorite “50/50” jackets — it excels inbounds, but isn’t out of place on the skin track
Bryton Rider 330 Bike Computer
The Bryton Rider 330 bike computer is a great way to record your rides accurately and save some battery life on your phone.
Race Face Agent Shorts
Winter riding is a battle to have fun while fighting off the discomfort that comes with riding a bike in the cold and wet, and the Race Face Agent shorts make wet rides more comfortable.
2016-2017 Climbing Skins Comparisons
Grip or Glide? Low weight or Super Durable? Priorities differ when it comes to climbing skins, so we’ve compared the current crop of skins to help you determine which will work best for you.