Gear Review: Elevenate Bec de Rosses Jacket & Pants Last season, I had the opportunity to test Elevenate’s new Bec de Rosses kit. This is my unbiased review of the kit – both the shell and the bibs. I’ve broken the review into five sections: fit, uphill performance, protection from the elements, miscellaneous pros/cons, and “the bottom line.” Reviewer Stats: Name: Clay Malott Days with the Bec de Rosses […] Gear Clay Malott | September 20, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2023-2024 WNDR Alpine Intention 108 Review written by Bob Crowder; Aspen, Colorado. Reviewer Stats: Name: Bob Crowder Days skied on the 2023-2024 WNDR Intention 108: 10 Height: 6’2” Weight: 175lbs Skiing Level: Expert Boots Used: Scarpa Maestrale RS Bindings Used: ATK Raider Testing Location: Aspen, Colorado Technical specifications: Dimensions: 137-108-128mm Radius: 21.5m @ 188cm Weight: 2000 @ 188cm Lengths available: 164, 170, 176, 182, 188, […] Gear Clay Malott | July 9, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: The Eco-Friendly, Ultra-Sporty Sunski Treeline Sunglasses The Sunski Treeline polarized sunglasses are for people who like high-velocity sports and the environment. Made from a ‘SuperLight‘ recycled plastic that Sunski came up with themselves and backed by their lifetime warranty, The Treelines are eco-consciously sexy. The award-winning Treeline is part of Sunski’s glacier sunglasses line with extreme coverage and sun protection. A unisex style that looks great on […] Gear SnowBrains | May 8, 2023 0 Comments
Sunski Tera Sunglasses Review: The Newest Addition to My Spring Skiing Arsenal When I first saw the Sunski Tera sunglasses, I fell in love with the style. But when it comes to ski touring, I think most would agree that looks aren’t everything. I was curious how well these stylish little glacier goggles would perform. Eye protection is so vital in the mountains, I couldn’t wait to see what these had in […] Gear Katy Shipley | May 2, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2022-2023 WNDR Alpine Intention 108 The 2022-2023 WNDR Alpine Intention 108. Credit: WNDR AlpineThis season, I had the opportunity to test WNDR Alpine’s revamped Intention 108 skis. Unfortunately, I tore my ACL in early January, leaving me with just three days of experience on these skis. Fortunately, another gear tester has been thoroughly putting these skis through their paces in every condition imaginable this spring; […] Gear Clay Malott | April 5, 2023 0 Comments
[Gear Review] Staying Connected on the Slopes with the Cardo Packtalk Outdoor The Product Unless your summertime adrenaline fix comes in the form of accelerating speeds on two rapidly spinning motorized wheels, there’s a good chance that you haven’t yet heard of Cardo Systems’ range of products. Founded in 2003, the company recognized for designing state-of-the-art wireless mesh and Bluetooth communication systems for motorcycle riders has expanded its product range to include […] Gear Jacqui Davis | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Peak Skis 104: Modern Day Charger or Marketing Hype? If you’re a SnowBrains regular, you know that we covered the launch of Bode Miller’s Peak Skis last spring. Since then, they’ve added big names like Chris Davenport, Michelle Parker, and JT Holmes to their lineup, which begs the question, are these skis the real deal or just a bunch of marketing hype? Luckily, Peak hooked me up with a pair […] Gear Mike Lavery | March 13, 2023 2 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Blizzard Hustle 9 Ski – A Versatile All-In-One Delight With no mountain town to call home, my nomadic lifestyle means I don’t have a garage, crawl space, or basement to store my ski gear. I carry everything everywhere I go. Therefore, I need to have minimal equipment—one quiver for everything. My boots fulfilled these criteria, and I was looking for the perfect ‘do everything’ ski this season. Thankfully, Blizzard […] Gear Steven Agar | March 9, 2023 0 Comments
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