Best of Taos, 2014
It's closing weekend at Taos Ski Valley, and to celebrate another excellent year, we've selected a few of our favorite images of the season.
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2013-2014 Caravan SB 100
The Caravan Skis SB 100's soft flex makes it a fun, poppy, all-mountain ski that's great for jibbing around the park.
Mountain Equipment Centurion & Tupilak: Gore-Tex Pro vs Polartec NeoShell
Gore-Tex Pro or Polartec Neoshell? It's the biggest question in technical outerwear. So we reviewed two jackets from Mountain Equipment, the Centurion (Neoshell) and the Tupilak (Gore Pro). Same jacket, different fabrics, real answers.
Trip Report (and Guide) to Paddling Veracruz, Mexico
Veracruz, Mexico is a mecca for steep, low-volume creeking, with huge runnable waterfalls. This Guide will tell you exactly how to get there, get around, and where to stay, and the Photo Gallery will show you exactly why it's so worth the trip.
2014-2015 Dynastar Cham 117
The Dynastar Cham 117 is a relatively lightweight pow ski that is most at home in soft conditions and deep conditions.
CAMP Race 290 Crampons
We put the CAMP Race 290 through a range of conditions, and found it to be a super lightweight, packable crampon that is perfect for steep, hard-snow climbs.
TREW Vaporizer Pullover
If you're looking for a quality mid-layer with an edgier style and a slightly larger, freeride-inspired fit, the Vaporizer pullover ought to be on your short list.
Astral Rassler Water Shoe
The Astral Rassler is an excellent expedition paddling shoe, featuring a slimmer, lower profile design than its competitors.
2013-2014 Spark R&D Magneto Splitboard Bindings
Spark R&D's Magneto binding is the lightest, quickest, and easiest to use splitboard binding we've tested to date.
2014-2015 Black Diamond AMPerage
Black Diamond tweaked the AMPerage and positioned it as an outstanding quiver of one. So we put 17 days on it in every condition to see if that's true.
NTN Boots, Part 2: Scarpa T-Race vs. Scarpa Tx Comp
It's time to compare two of the most aggressive boots in their respective platforms - the Scarpa (75mm) T-Race and the Scarpa (NTN) Tx Comp.
Scott Komati Jacket
The Scott Komati Jacket is a very good year-round, lightweight insulator that performs exactly as advertised.
NTN Boots, Part 1
For any telemark skier looking to jump to NTN bindings, the boot is an important part of your decision. In this 2-part review, we first discuss NTN boots in general.
2015-2016 Voile Charger BC
The Voile Charger BC is a touring ski that incorporates a waxless, fish scale pattern on the bases that are a real asset in certain backcountry situations.
2017-2018 Volkl Mantra
The new 2014-2015 Mantra. We've now spent quite a bit of time on it, in two different lengths. The results were surprising.
2nd Look: Nordica Wildfire
Our 1st review of the Nordica Wildfire focused on big mountain lines. Our 2nd Look reports how this all-mountain ski fared in bumps, trees, and groomers.
Mammut Biwak Down Jacket
A lean alpine fit and well-designed features make the Mammut Biwak a good choice for those heading into the alpine or the backcountry in cold temps.
Boot Fitting 101: Fit Issues and Myths
In this article, Charlie Bradley explains why length and width measurements can be overrated, and debunks one of the most common myths in skiing.
Bolle Sharp Helmet
The Bolle Sharp helmet is lightweight and highly adjustable, but its venting system could stand to be refined.
Salomon X Pro 120
The Salomon X-Pro 120 alpine boot has a heat moldable, customizable shell that offers a very impressive mix of comfort, forgiveness, and performance.