Giro Axis Goggle
We've been impressed by the Giro Axis Goggle's combination of quality optics, easy lens swapping, and value.
2017 Sram GX Eagle Drivetrain
The new Sram GX Eagle drivetrain is certainly competitive on price, but what about performance? We’ve been putting time on the GX Eagle, and you can now check out our in-depth review.
17/18 Faction Prime 4.0
After skiing Faction's new pow touring ski in deep snow in both Japan and Alaska, you can now check out our initial performance impressions.
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2019-2020 Line Blend
The Line Blend might just be the most playful / surfy park ski we’ve ever reviewed, and you can now check out our full review for more details.
18/19 Atomic Bent Chetler 120
We've now spent a few days skiing in Japan on the all-new Bent Chetler 120, and you can check out here our initial on-snow performance notes.
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2017-2018 Atomic Backland FR 109
We’ve now had two reviewers on the Atomic Backland FR 109 in two different lengths — and they’ve both toured on it and skied it inbounds. Check out our review to see how this playful “50/50” ski has performed.
2020-2021 K2 Ender Snowboard Boot
We’ve been very impressed by K2’s Ender snowboard boot, and would recommend it to a wide variety of riders.
Patagonia Connects Customers with Grassroots Activists
Today, Patagonia announced its latest environmental initiative, Action Works, that’s intended to connect people with grassroot activist groups near them.
8th Annual Blister Awards — OR / SIA
In part 2 of our OR / SIA awards, we reveal our famed Swagger Award, Most Intriguing Outerwear & Women’s Ski Gear, and more.
2018 Sterling Evolution Helix Rope
Sterling recently updated one of our favorite all-around ropes, the Helix, with their new DryXP treatment, and we weigh in on how the new version performs.
Major Trends in Climbing Shoes (Ep.3)
From the Outdoor Retailer Winter trade show, we talk to Black Diamond about all the decisions and details that went into their brand new line of rock shoes, and we also talk with Scarpa about all the new tech and details for their new shoes.
2019-2020 Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 110 W
We’ve been impressed by the men’s Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 and 120, and now we weigh in on the women’s version, the Hawx Ultra XTD 110 W.
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2019-2020 Blizzard Black Pearl 98
We’ve been very impressed by the Blizzard Black Pearl 98, and think it will suit a wide variety of skiers.
Greg Hill & Chris Rubens’ Electric Adventures (Ep.66)
We talk to Greg Hill and Chris Rubens about their latest “Electric Adventure,” their efforts to balance a love of the outdoors with the impacts we have on our environments, and their new film, The Curve of Time.
Salomon MTN Carbon S3 Pole
The Salomon MTN Carbon S3 poles have a few notable features that make them stand out, and are worth a look if you’re in the market for a lightweight, adjustable ski pole.
Jonathan Ellsworth: Founder / Editor in Chief
Age: 50 | Vitals: 5’10,” ~180 lbs. | Years skiing: 30+ | Crested Butte, Colorado
Background:
I grew up in the Chicago area, and my fir
Eric Freson
Age: 36 | Vitals: 5’’10”, 165 lbs | Years skiing: 31 | Residence: Gunnison Valley, Colorado
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Dylan Wood
Age: 24 | Vitals: 5’10”, ~155 lbs | Years Skiing: 21 | Current Residence: Gunnison, Colorado
Skiing Background
I grew up in Evergreen, Co