New vs. Old: a Report on our 16/17 Ski Testing
Innovation, classics, and the problem of making new products.
2nd Look: SCARPA Maestrale RS
The SCARPA Maestrale RS is a warm, wide AT boot with a good blend of uphill and downhill performance. And in this 2nd Look, we also take a look at the boot's long-term durability.
The North Face Summit L4 Jacket
The North Face Summit Series L4 Jacket combines a great fit and intelligent insulation into an extremely impressive mid layer.
2017-2018 J Skis – The Friend
The J Skis Friend delivers a very intuitive, easy-to-ski, and playful ride.
2nd Look: RockShox Reba RL 29″
The RockShox Reba RL is a competent 29" fork and a good value in the 120mm travel category.
Deep Dive: Nordica Enforcer 93
We compare Nordica's new Enforcer 93 to eight other skis in its class.
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Jumbo Pass, BC
Every backcountry mission is unpredictable, and our time at Jumbo Pass, BC, was no exception.
2nd Look: 4frnt Hoji W
The 4FRNT Hoji W is a playful directional ski that can handle most conditions, but shines in soft snow.
2019-2020 Nordica Enforcer 93
Nordica hit a home run with the revamped Enforcer, so for an encore, they made the Enforcer 93. Here's our review.
Deeluxe Independent BC Boot
The Deeluxe Independent BC is a well-designed splitboarding / backcountry boot that performs well on both the ascent and descent.
2021-2022 J Skis Allplay
The J Skis Allplay is a very fun, intuitive mid-fat park ski / all-mountain jib ski that that is impressively durable.
Daron Rahlves – World Champion Downhiller, Big Mtn Skier, Banzai Master (Ep.11)
Daron Rahlves has accomplished a ridiculous amount in the world of skiing. We talk to him about the past, the present, and about this weekend's Rahlves' Banzai Tour - and why he considers it to be "the purest form of racing."
Andrew Forward
Age: 25 | Vitals: 5’ 11” 155 lbs | Years Snowboarding: 16; Splitboarding: 11 | Current Residence: Anchorage, Alaska
As a lifelong Alaskan, I have grown to l…
Flash Review: Line Sick Day Tourist
We've been spending time on the Tourist, here are our initial on-snow impressions.
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2015-2016 Karakoram Prime Carbon Splitboard Binding
The Karakoram Prime Carbon is the highest-performing splitboard binding we've used so far.
Angel Collinson – Big Mountain Skier (Ep.10)
Angel Collinson is on fire right now. If you know Angel, you'll want to listen to this. And if you don't know Angel, you have to listen to this.
The North Face Summit Series L5 Shell Pants
Our outerwear expert calls The North Face's Summit Series L5 pant, "the most beautiful piece of outerwear I have ever seen." Find out why.
Jed Doane
Age: 28 | Vitals: 6’2”, 165 lbs | Years Riding: 17 | Current Residence: Salt Lake City, UT | Stance: 22̸