Luke, Kara, & Jonathan discuss Head’s overhauled collection of Kore skis; Jonathan makes a confession after he took some carving skis off piste; Kara and Luke discuss a bunch of boots they’ve been testing; Jonathan poses an age-old question about boot flexes; Kara breaks down the setups she’s bringing to Japan; and much more.
Win Glory Ski Poles
The TWO winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will both get a pair of Glory Ski Poles!
Flash Review: 25/26 Head Kore 94 Ti
We’ve started logging time on Head’s revised Kore skis, and we’re kicking off our Flash Reviews with one of the narrower models in the lineup, the Kore 94 Ti.
2025-2026 Head Kore 94 Ti
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 94 Ti.
Flash Review: Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals
Do Outlier’s Void and Pendulum pedals feel as wild as they look, or does their unconventional packaging wind up feeling more akin to other flat pedal designs than you might expect? We’ve got some early thoughts.
Reviewer Reports: Bikes, Shocks, Wheels, & More (Ep.259)
David Golay and Zack Henderson sat down to chat about a bunch of the gear they’ve been testing recently, including a couple of very different takes on a ~150mm-travel Trail bike, the Vorsprung Telum, and a bunch more.
Flash Review: 24/25 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W
One of our reviewers is prepping for multiple trips with plenty of both lift-accessed and human-powered skiing, and she’s been testing a handful of boots to figure out which to bring with. Here are her initial thoughts on one of them, Atomic’s latest Hawx Ultra XTD 115 BOA W.
Tyrolia’s New Attack Hybrid Ski-Touring Bindings
Tyrolia has entered the “hybrid” category of touring bindings — here’s the rundown on their new Attack Hybrid platform.
Head Overhauls Kore Skis for 25/26 + Launches Dual-BOA Kaliber Boots
Head is making big changes to their lineup for 25/26, including a complete overhaul of their longstanding Kore skis, the new dual-BOA Kaliber boot collection, and more. Here are all the details.
Amateur Hour: Kara Williard on Garlic, Growing Garlic, & Vampires (Ep.58)
Jonathan talks with Kara Williard and Eli Brown about one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world. We discuss hardneck garlic vs softneck garlic; how to grow garlic; its medicinal properties; black garlic; garlic honey; and … vampires.
2024-2025 Ferreol Surfeur 112
Based in Quebec, Ferreol is doing things a bit differently, namely via their unique ski constructions. Check out our Full Review of the Surfeur 112 to find out how that translates to the performance of this powder-oriented 50/50 ski.
Deep Dive: Ferreol Surfeur 112
We compare the Surfeur 112 to the Ferreol Pionnier 104, Atomic Bent 110, J Skis Slacker, Line Vision 114, 4FRNT Hoji, Armada ARV 112, WNDR Alpine Intention 108, Renoun Citadel 107, RMU Professor 111, Majesty Havoc 110 Carbon, HEAD Kore 111, Dynafit Tigard 114, Völkl Blaze 114, Salomon QST X, Moment Wildcat Tour 108, Moment Deathwish Tour, Faction La Machine 3, Atomic Backland 109, Armada Locator 112, Armada ARV 116 JJ UL, and Moment Wildcat Tour.
Stuff We Like: January 2025
This edition of our Stuff We Like series is packed with cold-weather gear — from stylish sweaters to ultra-warm jackets and boots. We’ve also got magnetic ski poles, unique headwear, gear-storage solutions, and more.
‘Weak Layers’ with Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.34)
We break down Katie Burrell’s ski comedy, Weak Layers, a hilarious, not-very-suitable-for-work movie that features many of your favorite skiers and an incredible number of great lines, but please, just remember to “Shhhhhhh!”
2024-2025 Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon Splitboard
The Cardiff Goat Pro Carbon is the first board we’ve had a chance to try out of their splitboard lineup, and it has some interesting design elements that we were eager to put to the test. How did it fare over a full season of riding? Our Full Review is ready to answer just that.
Flash Review: 24/25 Völkl Blaze 94
Volkl updated several of their lightweight freeride skis this season, and the new Blaze 94 has been one of the more exciting surprises of the collection. Here are some of our initial impressions.
2024-2025 Völkl Blaze 94
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Völkl Blaze 94.
BMC URS AMP LT
BMC’s URS LT is the most offroad-capable Gravel bike in their lineup, and the URS AMP LT adds a motor to it. Check out our Full Review to find out how it all comes together.
2025-2026 Head Kore 104 Ti W
Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the new Head Kore 104 Ti W.
Blevins’ Corner: The Current State of Ski Resorts (Ep.343)
We talk with Jason Blevins, the outdoors reporter for The Colorado Sun, about the recent ski patrol strike, union talks, the current state of ski areas, and what it all means for the future of skiing, snowboarding, and mountain towns.