Oakley Unification Pro Pants

The fit, protection, and breathability of the Oakley Unification Pro Pants make it pretty hard to envision a better choice for backcountry touring.

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Oakley Unification Pro Jacket

A great choice if you earn your turns, the Oakley Unification Pro jacket delivers exceptional wind and water protection while maintaining a very high degree of breathability.

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Moment Boville Pant, Blister Gear Review

Moment Boville Pant

Slim is in around the park, so we headed there to check out Moment's slim-fitting pant, the Boville.

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Venture Odin, Blister Gear Review

2012-2013 Venture Odin

The Venture Odin is a big-mountain board that's fast, forgiving, and fun, and won’t punish riders who are looking to advance.

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Moment Bantam Jacket & Pants, Blister Gear Review

Moment Bantam Jacket and Pants

The Moment Bantam jacket and pants are comfortable, perform well for the price, and have a unique look unlike anything we've seen before.

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The North Face Fargo Cargo Pants

After more than 175 days of skiing, The North Face Fargo Cargo pants have proven to be a great value: comfortable, durable—and affordable.

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Kingswood SMB, Blister Gear Review

2018-2019 Kingswood Skis SMB

The Kingswood Skis SMB is not only one of the most beautifully built skis we've seen, it's an extremely capable pow ski that holds its own when the going gets variable.

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Black Diamond Guide Lobster Mitt

Black Diamond Guide Lobster Mitt

For those who are looking for the outstanding warmth, waterproofing, and dexterity of a trigger-mitt design, the Black Diamond Guide Lobster Mitt deserves to be on your short list.

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BLISTER Lodges

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SmartWool Midweight Pattern Top and Bottom

The SmartWool Midweight Pattern top and bottoms offer great cold-weather protection, durability, and a stylish look.

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Merrell Reze Mid Boot

For the countless occasions when a hardcore, technical boot would be overkill, the Merrell Reze Mid is a casual, comfortable option with a distinctive look.

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3rd Look: MOMENT Night Train

The Moment Night Train occupies a realm between more playful backcountry jib skis and burly big-mountain pow skis, a great niche if it fits your skiing style.

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Reader Review: 2015-2016 Nordica Patron

For former D-1 ski racer & park rat turned comp skier, Hannah Follender, the Patron performs excellently when doing what it was designed for—groomers, powder, tight trees, and jibbing.

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2013-2014 Atomic Automatic, 193cm

Time to weigh in: 186 Automatic vs. 193 Automatic.

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Mammut Vail Pant

The Mammut Vail pant offers well-executed features, a flattering fit, and great color & sizing options.

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Update: 2012-2013 Down Skis Countdown 3

The Down Skis Countdown 3 is a "perfectly honed tool" for fresh snow and a particular riding style. See if it fits yours.

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Scott Decoder Jacket

The Scott Decoder is a breathable, "hybrid" puffy that works well both as a mid-layer and outerlayer when conditions aren't crazy cold.

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Five Ten Dragon

The Five Ten Dragon is an aggressive shoe designed to excel on high-level boulder problems. It delivers, and then some.

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Arc’teryx Sarissa Jacket

Thanks to its streamlined insulation, great features, and durability, the Arc'teryx Sarissa jacket might just have solved the age-old layering dilemma for those who run cold.

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Trip Report: Taos – January ’13

We've been out skiing and riding around Taos this week, testing gear and playing off Highline Ridge. Figured we'd share some of Ryan Heffernan's photos.

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