Granola bars are great, but sometimes you either run out or you feel like switching it up. So we asked our reviewers to give us some of their alternative outdoor snack suggestions, and we’d love to get some of your suggestions, too.
Tenaya Mundaka
The Tenaya Mundaka offers an excellent blend of performance and comfort, and is a great option for intermediate to advanced climbers looking for precision — and a wider fit — than most other high-performance shoes.
18/19 K2 Wayback 106
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Wayback 106, with comparisons to the Salomon MTN Explore 95, Scott Superguide 105, and Dynastar Mythic 97.
Deep Dive: Blizzard Bonafide
We compare the Bonafide to the Volkl Mantra M5, Nordica Enforcer 100, Nordica Enforcer 93, Blizzard Rustler 9, HEAD Kore 99, Atomic Vantage 97 Ti, Rossignol Experience 94 Ti, and more...
Kuat Pivot
The Kuat Pivot swing-away hitch extender is a bit like a dropper post — you don't know you need one until you actually have one. And once you do, it's hard to go back. Check out our review.
New Skis from Prior, Atomic, K2, and More (Ep.18)
Jonathan Ellsworth and Sam Shaheen discuss a number of skis they've been reviewing, including two from Prior Skis, the new Atomic Bent Chetler 100, the K2 Wayback 106, the Scott Super Guide 105, and the Salomon MTN Explore 95.
2021-2022 Salomon MTN Explore W
The Salomon MTN Explore W is a women-specific AT boot that tours extremely well and offers good support for technical descents (especially if you don't need the stiffest boot out there).
Biking 101: Bike Fit & Geometry—Part 2
Assessing a bike’s geometry is a huge part of determining proper bike fit and how a bike will ride. So in part 2 of our Bike Fit Guide, we walk through real-world examples to see what all those geometry measurements actually mean.
Win an Ultralight Cooking Kit from MSR
Enter to win an ultralight stove, cook set, and water filter from MSR.
2019-2020 Fischer Ranger 102 FR
Our managing editor won’t stop raving about the Ranger 102 FR. It’s actually getting kind of annoying. But you should probably check out what all the fuss is about (and the rest of us are going to need to get on this thing). Here’s his review.
Flash Review: 18/19 Prior CBC
We spent some time on Prior's playful pow ski, the CBC, and have been very surprised by it so far. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.
2021-2022 Scarpa Maestrale RS
We’ve now spent two seasons and around 70 days in the revamped Scarpa Maestrale RS, and are still very, very impressed by this touring boot. Check out our long-term update.
Bullying in Outdoor Sports: Reactions & Responsibilities (Ep.71)
Last week, professional climber, Sascha Digulian, announced that she has been bullied for years by a fellow pro climber. A firestorm of responses ensued, and sponsorships were terminated. So we discuss why this is more than just some isolated issue in the climbing world; whether the brand sponsors did the right thing; and what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate responses — by each of us — to situations like this.
BCA Float 27 Speed Avalanche Airbag
This year, BCA released an all-new lighter and more compact version of their Float airbag system, and we’ve been spending much of this season touring in the new Float 27 Speed pack. Check out our review.
18/19 Faction Prodigy 3.0
We’ve now spent several days on the new Prodigy 3.0, and here you can read our initial on-snow impressions, including comparisons to the Candide 3.0, ON3P Kartel 108, and Fischer Ranger 102 FR.
Tension Climbing’s Will Anglin & Ben Spannuth, Part 2 (Ep.10)
In part 2 of our conversation with Will Anglin and Ben Spannuth of Tension Climbing, we talk about some of the finer points of shaping holds from wood, and what setting routes has to offer as a tool for learning difficult movement.
2019-2020 Blizzard Bonafide
We’ve been spending a lot of time skiing the current Bonafide, and it’s time now for our full review of this all-mountain ski that comes back unchanged for the 18/19 season.
Altra Timp
We’ve now spent more time in the Altra Timp, and have a long-term update on its performance and durability.
2019-2020 Nordica Santa Ana 100
The Nordica Santa Ana 100 was one of the most impressive women’s skis we got on this year. Check out our review to find out why.