First Look: 2018-2019 K2 Pinnacle 130 and Pinnacle Pro 130
K2 has revised their Pinnacle 130 boot, and released the lighter Pinnacle Pro 130. So how do these two boots compare, and what else do you need to know?
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Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2016
If you've been busy skiing pow and still need to find a few gifts, we can help with some great last-minute ideas.
Report from Bachelor + Meet the New Reviewers (Ep.29)
From Bend, we announce the release of a new special-edition Blister Pro, then talk to Blister reviewers David Steele and Andrew Forward about growing up in Alaska; speed flying; Glacier National Park; funny & painful ski touring missions, Super Burrito, and more.
Ski Nerdery: Running Length & Edge Hold
So what properties give a ski good edge hold on ice? What should you be looking for? And how does "running length" relate? We discuss in our latest Topic of the Week.
2017 NOBL Wheels TR38 27.5”
For the price, the NOBL TR38 wheels are easily some of the best we've ridden.
Ski Designers, Armada Skis (Ep.27)
We stopped by Armada HQ in Park City to talk to Andy Hytjan and Logan Imlach about Armada’s past, present, and future; Armada’s stacked team; and a number of skis in the Armada line, including the JJ, the Edollo, and the new ARV 106.
2016-2017 Nordica Santa Ana 93
Strong AND Light? We take a look at the new all-mountain ski from Nordica, the Santa Ana 93.
2016-2017 Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12
The Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12 is one of the most compelling tech bindings currently on the market. Find out why.
Maxxis Minion SS Tire
Maxxis quietly updated the Minion SS, and the new tire is one of our top choices for drier conditions.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 and Insert
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 is a super lightweight, super versatile, 4-season shelter that is well-suited to harsh environments.
Five Ten Kestrel Lace
The Five Ten Kestrel lace strikes an exceptional balance of pedaling efficiency and walkability.
Deep Dive: Alpine Touring Bindings Shootout
We’ve detailed the performance of each of the bindings in our roundup, so in this final installment, we sum up the strengths and weaknesses of each binding.
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Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hoody
The Patagonia Nano-Air jacket is one of our favorite mid-layers, so how does the new Nano-Air Light measure up?
First Look: 2017-2018 Salomon QST 106
We're getting the new Salomon QST 106 on snow this week in New Zealand, but here are our initial thoughts on the ski + rocker pics, specs, etc.
Winter 2016 Trailer Roundup
Ski movie season is fast approaching, so we’ve assembled all the trailers and broken down each flick. See which ones we’re most excited for, most skeptical of, and let us know if you agree.
ENVE Composites (Ep.23)
If you are into high-end bike wheels and components, you already know ENVE. But you almost certainly don’t know the whole ENVE story...
Deep Dive: Salomon QST 118
Paul Forward and Jonathan Ellsworth compare the QST 118 to the Salomon Rocker2 122, Rossignol Super 7 HD and Super 7 RD, Atomic Bent Chetler, Moment Bibby Pro, Blizzard Spur, and more...
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RockShox RS-1 29” Fork
The RockShox RS-1 is a highly-specialized fork that shines in technical terrain.
2018-2019 Fitwell Backcountry Snowboard Boot
The Fitwell Backcountry is a snowboard mountaineering boot that's optimized for steep climbs and descents.
2018-2019 Salomon QST 118
For 16/17, Salomon has replaced the much-loved Rocker2 122 with the new QST 118. We’ve already put the 118 through a broad range of conditions, so here’s our take on Salomon’s widest ski.