Sneak Peek: 2021-2022 DPS Foundation 106 C2 DPS Skis, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has always been known to push the boundaries of materials and technology, ultimately resulting in high-quality, performance-driven skis. Newly updated for DPS’s 2021-2022 fleet is the Foundation 106 C2. Here’s what DPS has to say about the ski: “The Foundation 106 C2 has undergone some key updates, making it a capable and […] Gear Clay Malott | May 4, 2021 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2020/2021 Line Blade This season I got the chance to test out the brand new Line Blade at Alta and Solitude Ski Resorts in Salt Lake City, Utah. There’s no getting around it, this ski looks weird, but it’s the most entertaining groomer ski I’ve ever ridden. Line’s new “Gas Pedal Metal” construction and a unique aggressive sidecut came together to make for […] Gear Calvin Giddings | April 14, 2021 0 Comments
Gear Review: Carv Digital Ski Coach I had the opportunity to test the Carv Digital Ski Coach for the past two months. I’ve heard friends – both amateurs and pro skiers alike – rave about the Carvs, saying that it’s improved their skiing exponentially. The Carvs work by utilizing sensors to tell you information about your balance and movement on the hill. I had high hopes for […] Gear Clay Malott | April 5, 2021 2 Comments
VIDEO: “Dane’s World” – Fresh Product Review of the SCOTT Scrapper 115 with Dane Tudor – S1E2 View this post on Instagram A post shared by SCOTT Sports Winter Division (@scottfreeski) Brought to you by SCOTT Sports Welcome to “Dane’s World:” life through the goggle lens of SCOTT Sports athlete and professional freeskiing legend Dane Tudor. In the second episode of this Instagram video series by SCOTT Sports, Dane “The Powdahound” Tudor talks about his favorite ski, […] Gear SnowBrains | March 22, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Access Introduces BC Air Ski and Snowboard Helmets Backcountry Access recently introduced their new BC Air backcountry ski and snowboard helmet. If you’re like me, you do a lot of backcountry touring in terrain where you might want to be wearing your helmet on the way up while approaching your ski objective, as well as on the way down. I do a lot of Sierra spring and summer […] Gear Mike Bartholow | March 12, 2021 0 Comments
New App to Keep Track of Friends & Family on the Slopes It’s a common problem: you’re skiing with your family and friends and decide to go one way, but the group splits into three, and all of a sudden, you are spread across the mountain. You play telephone tag, trying to identify where you are and how to get back to each other. Now, there is an app trying to make […] Gear Liam Abbott | March 8, 2021 0 Comments
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Trailbreaker Touring Pants In the world of backcountry touring, gear is everything. Unfortunately, finding the right gear for the right occasion is really, really hard. Unbiased, detailed gear reviews can help you narrow down the choices, and here at SnowBrains, that’s what we’re all about! I was sent the Outdoor Research Trailbreaker II pants to review. I’ve broken the review up into 5 sections: fit, […] Gear Clay Malott | March 5, 2021 0 Comments
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Ferrosi Touring Shell I was sent the Outdoor Research Ferrosi hooded touring shell to review. I’ve broken the review up into 5 sections: fit, uphill performance, protection from the elements, miscellaneous pros/cons, and “the bottom line.” This is my initial, unbiased review of the shell. I will update the review at the end of the season once I have had significant time to […] Gear Clay Malott | February 26, 2021 0 Comments
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