Gear Review: Fritschi Xenic Alpine Touring Binding Introduction New for the 2019-20 ski season is the Fritschi Xenic. The Xenic builds on Fritschi’s pre-existing Vipec EVO and Tecton binding using many of the same concepts and materials. This means that the Xenic can be truly thought of not as a scary-new product but one which has evolved by building on Fritschi’s past success and experience. Xenic is an alpine touring […] Gear Review Lee Lau | February 8, 2020 2 Comments
Four Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Socks You Need If you find yourself on the skin track often, you probably know that when you’re in the backcountry the most minor inconveniences can really stunt the stoke of the day. One of those inconveniences tends to be found in equipment malfunctions or improper clothing for the tour. One specific thing that comes to mind is socks! Socks are so important […] Gear Review Mitchell Milbauer | February 8, 2020 0 Comments
Ears Pricked; UNIT 1 Brings the Noise “You’ve really got to check these guys out,” the mountain marketing manager points excitedly to promotional signage arrayed around the base area. “Unit 1 has taken the helmet to a whole new level.” I read the demo day signs with respectful interest while in truth I’m thinking, I’m the classic skier with a loud beanie, outdated iPod, and earbuds–but that […] Gear Review Paulie | January 13, 2020 0 Comments
End Ski Touring Blisters Once and For All – Leukotape Blisters while backcountry skiing is something almost everyone has dealt with at one point or another. Finding that balance between uphill comfort and downhill performance in your ski boots is a never-ending challenge. Even more, it can be very hard to tell if the boot fit that feels great at home is going to chafe you to death on the […] Gear Review Mike Lavery | January 10, 2020 2 Comments
2020 Marker Kingpin 13 Gear Review The 2020 Marker Kingpin does it all. It the no-brainer choice when it comes to picking one binding to bridge the gap between resort skiing and backcountry laps. It’s a durable binding meant to charge hard even on the most hardpack of days, yet will still bring stability and stoke when riding soft powder. I try to stay away from […] Gear Review Martin Kuprianowicz | January 10, 2020 1 Comment
How To: Custom Mold Your Intuition Liners at Home Brought to you by Intuition Liners Here at SnowBrains, we’re all fans of Intuition Liners. They make liners for just about every snowsports application you could imagine, and the fit and performance is unrivaled. Another great benefit is that if you don’t want to head into a ski shop, you can order liners right off their website and mold them […] Gear Review Mike Lavery | January 7, 2020 0 Comments
Gear Review: Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody: Amazing Weight-to-Warmth Ratio The 2020 Cerium LT Hoody by Arc’teryx is top of its class in terms of what gear you want to be wearing out in the mountains. The streamlined, lightweight, down hoody filled with 850 white goose down excels as a backcountry mid-layer or standalone jacket in cool, dry conditions. I was most impressed with the mid-layer’s warmth-to-weight ratio, along with […] Gear Review Martin Kuprianowicz | December 20, 2019 0 Comments
Intuition Liner Roundup: Power Wrap, Pro Wrap, Pro Tour, Luxury. Which One Is For You? Brought to you by Intuition Liners It’s no secret that Intuition Liners are the best in the business. I haven’t skied a stock ski boot liner for almost 10 years now and I don’t plan on ever going back. Intuitions live in all my boots. Actually, that’s not true. I am skiing the stock liners in my Scarpa touring boots, […] Gear Review Mike Lavery | December 18, 2019 0 Comments
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