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19/20 4FRNT Inthayne
We just finished a pow-filled day on the 4FRNT Inthayne, and here you can check out our initial on-snow impressions.
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How to Care for Your Waterproof Outerwear & Down Jackets
Ok, people, our outwear nerds / gurus want you to start properly taking care of and cleaning your waterproof jackets & pants, down jackets & mid layers, and other technical apparel to keep them performing at their best. So they’ll tell you how, and recommend several products to use.
Showers Pass IMBA Jacket
Finding the right MTB shell is tricky. It has to protect you from wind and water, breathe during climbs, and shrug off impacts with branches, rocks, and occasionally, the ground. So how well does the Showers Pass IMBA Jacket balance these traits? Check out our full review.
Patagona — “Done in R1”
The iconic Patagonia R1 Fleece has now been around for 20 years. To celebrate, Patagonia not only increased the recycled content in the line, but they also released one of the most hilarious product-promo videos we’ve ever seen. Check it out.
2018-2019 Romp Skis 100
We recently worked with Romp Skis to build a custom ski, and you can learn more about their custom process, how we arrived at the design we did, and see our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the Romp Skis 100.
2018-2019 J Skis The Vacation
The J Skis Vacation used to basically be a J Skis Metal without the metal. But this year, the updated Vacation is an entirely different ski … and we’d argue that it is better in virtually every regard. Check out our full review of this playful all-mountain ski.
Cody Townsend on The FIFTY Project (Ep.78)
We talk to Cody Townsend about his massive new undertaking to ski 50 classic North American lines. We discuss his approach to the project; how it’s going so far; dealing with its incredibly tricky logistics; which lines are the most daunting; the line he’d just skied; what gear he is using; and more.
2019-2020 Line Sir Francis Bacon
The Line Sir Francis Bacon has been around in some form or another for well over a decade. Line is again redesigning it for 19/20, and the new ski has some unique updates. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review.
19/20 Line Sir Francis Bacon
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the redesigned Sir Francis Bacon.
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2019-2020 Head Raptor 110S RS W
If you’re looking for a strong, high-performance women’s alpine ski boot, the Head Raptor 110S RS W is worth a good look. Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Amplid Millisurf
The extremely lightweight, powder-oriented Amplid Millisurf splitboard won a “Best Of” award in our Winter Buyer’s Guide this year, and you can now check out our full review to see why.
2019-2020 Blizzard Zero G 105
Blizzard decided to overhaul their Zero G touring skis for 19/20, so the question (as always) is how similar or different are the new skis? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the brand-new Zero G 105.
9th Annual Blister Awards — Outdoor Retailer Snow Show
Check out Part 3 of our Outdoor Retailer awards, including classics like Good or Bad Industry Trends; Best Graphics; Gear We Were Most Tempted to Steal; and the “WTF is that?” award.
New Skis from LINE, Nordica, 4FRNT, and J Skis + a Confession & Sneak Peek (Ep.37)
We talk new skis from Line, Nordica, 4FRNT, and J Skis. Also, I share my change of heart over light skis, Luke and Sam discuss their new article on caring for your outerwear, and we give a sneak peek for our upcoming and very intimate episode of GEAR:30.
Arc’teryx Sabre LT Jacket
This year Arc’teryx released the Sabre LT Jacket — a lighter and more comfortable version of their classic Sabre Jacket. So how does the “LT” version compare to the original and other options on the market? Check out our full review.
2019-2020 Nordica Enforcer 88
Next year Nordica will add yet another ski to their Enforcer lineup, and we have very high hopes for the new Enforcer 88. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
19/20 4FRNT Inthayne
We just finished a pow-filled day on the 4FRNT Inthayne, and here you can check out our initial on-snow impressions.
How to Care for Your Waterproof Outerwear & Down Jackets
Ok, people, our outwear nerds / gurus want you to start properly taking care of and cleaning your waterproof jackets & pants, down jackets & mid layers, and other technical apparel to keep them performing at their best. So they’ll tell you how, and recommend several products to use.
Showers Pass IMBA Jacket
Finding the right MTB shell is tricky. It has to protect you from wind and water, breathe during climbs, and shrug off impacts with branches, rocks, and occasionally, the ground. So how well does the Showers Pass IMBA Jacket balance these traits? Check out our full review.
Patagona — “Done in R1”
The iconic Patagonia R1 Fleece has now been around for 20 years. To celebrate, Patagonia not only increased the recycled content in the line, but they also released one of the most hilarious product-promo videos we’ve ever seen. Check it out.
2018-2019 Romp Skis 100
We recently worked with Romp Skis to build a custom ski, and you can learn more about their custom process, how we arrived at the design we did, and see our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the Romp Skis 100.
2018-2019 J Skis The Vacation
The J Skis Vacation used to basically be a J Skis Metal without the metal. But this year, the updated Vacation is an entirely different ski … and we’d argue that it is better in virtually every regard. Check out our full review of this playful all-mountain ski.
Cody Townsend on The FIFTY Project (Ep.78)
We talk to Cody Townsend about his massive new undertaking to ski 50 classic North American lines. We discuss his approach to the project; how it’s going so far; dealing with its incredibly tricky logistics; which lines are the most daunting; the line he’d just skied; what gear he is using; and more.
2019-2020 Line Sir Francis Bacon
The Line Sir Francis Bacon has been around in some form or another for well over a decade. Line is again redesigning it for 19/20, and the new ski has some unique updates. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review.