Petzl Sum’Tec Ice Axe
While the Petzl Sum'Tec ice axe performs very well, we were left with a few questions.
Sam Shaheen
Patagonia Levitation Hoody
The Patagonia Levitation Hoody is designed for high-output ice and mixed climbs, but also functions well as a highly-breathable spring ski mountaineering piece.
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.
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.
Marmot Alpha Pro Jacket
After more than 50 days of testing, the Marmot Alpha Pro continues to impress. If you're in the market for a more breathable insulating layer, or you're curious what makes Polartec's Alpha insulation special, check out our long-term review.
Ortovox SwissWool Light Tec Vest
If you're looking for an eco-friendly vest that uses wool for insulation, check out the Ortovox SwissWool Light Tec.
2015-2016 Dalbello Lupo SP I.D.
The Dalbello Lupo SP I.D. could be a particularly good choice for those who take more of a freestyle approach to the mountain and do a lot of hiking in the resort or shorter backcountry tours.
Base Repair 101
You may have encountered a rock or two by this point in the season, and base repairs are part of the game. Here’s our step-by-step guide to simple base repairs. (We also threw in a short primer on polymer chemistry, you know, just for good measure.)
Makers and Riders 3-Season Dispatch Rider Weatherproof Trouser
The Makers and Riders 3-Season Dispatch Rider Weatherproof Trousers are made with Polartec NeoShell, combining technical performance with a stylish look.
Outerwear 201: Marketing Wars, New Technologies, Paradigm Shifts
We’ve been testing outerwear with new "air permeable" membranes, materials threatening the outerwear industry’s old hierarchies. Read up on this impressive waterproof / breathable tech.
The North Face Back to Berkeley Boot SE
The North Face Back-to-Berkeley Boot SE has a unique felted-wool upper that gives the boot a vintage look while incorporating modern materials and construction. It’s a great balance of tech and style.
The North Face Radium Jacket
The fabric of the North Face Radium breathes better than almost any other insulator on the market.
Arc’teryx Beta FL Jacket
Over the next few days, we'll be posting reviews of 3 hard shell jackets that use cutting edge membrane technologies to increase breathability. First up, the Arc'teryx Beta FL.
Westcomb Skeena Wool Hoody LE
The Westcomb Skeena Wool Hoody softshell strikes a rare balance of Casual & Technical, with a very cool shell fabric we'd never seen before.
Salewa Raven Combi GTX Mountaineering Boot
The Salewa Raven Combi GTX has great out-of-the-box fit, a fantastic heel pocket, climbs well on rock and snow, and can handle long approaches. It's a great all-around mountaineering boot.
Outerwear 101
GORE-TEX or eVent? 2-layer or 3-layer construction? If you think waterproof/breathable gear is all the same, you need to read this.
2nd Look: Moment Night Train
The Night Train was built to "dominate deep days," "surf big mountain lines," and throw "huge booter spins," and it does all of that really well. But how versatile is this ski in terms of all-mountain performance? Sam Shaheen weighs in.