Hestra Heli & XCR Gloves – REVIEW I work as a ski patroller, and finding a glove that can withstand the abuse of the job, keep my hands warm and dry and actually last the season is difficult. While not perfect, Hestra has a couple of gloves on offer that come pretty close. Understand that no glove is going to do everything, and the debate between leather and synthetics can be a long one. I choose leather. Sure, itโs a little high maintenance and requires constant treatment with wax to keep it waterproof, but if you take care of them, leather gloves are durable and tough. Iโve used two different Hestra gloves over the last few years, both gauntlet gloves from their […] Gear DโArcy McLeish | November 6, 2013 6 Comments
evo.comโs 12th Anniversary Sale | Up to 70% Off evo.com is celebrating their 12th anniversary with a big sale. Theyโve got a clothing clearance going on with up to 70% off. Theyโve got a super closeout section with everything at least 60% off. evo.com has over 7,000 pieces of gear on sale right now. Itโs fall. Winter is almost here. You need gear. evo.com has gear at good prices. Get some. These will be the lowest prices of the season. This sale ends […] evo.com | November 4, 2013 0 Comments
Win $1,000 Toward Ski Gear & $1,000 Towards Lift Tix | Just Vote for Your Favorite Ski Brand Here: Weโre offering a $1000 evo gift card and $1000 from Liftopia to one lucky contender, all you have to do is vote for your favorite ski brand and fill out all required fields to be entered to win. A winner will be chosen at random after the voting has concluded. Voting concludes on October 30, 2013 at midnight (PST). Official Rules The ski brand with the most votes at the end of the People’s Pick – Ski Brand Showdown will be crowned victorious. Check out the Current Standings to see where your brand stands. ONLY ONE VOTE PER PERSON! (Duplicate entries will be disqualified and votes […] evo.com | October 29, 2013 1 Comment
Patagonia R1 Hoody – Review Many people have heard of or have seen the Patagonia R1 hoody; a technical multi-use fleece. Equally comfortable and functional when worn as a base or mid layer, this piece has earned its Patagonia name. The Patagonia R1 hoody is part of the Patagonia Regulator family, designed to regulate body temperature during aerobic activities, providing both insulation and thermoregulation as needed. DETAILS: The R1 hoody is optimized for colder weather. However I found it functional and comfortable in a range of temperatures; from skinning in the 50 degree sun near Mt Baker, paddling the Tanana […] Gear Chaz Diamond | October 23, 2013 4 Comments
Gear Review: Black Diamond Agent Avalung Pack “The Black Diamond Agent AvaLung is streamlined enough to ride the lift up for sidecountry laps, yet has enough room for avy-tool essentials on longer day missions in the backcountry. In the event of an avalanche burial, the built-in AvaLung increases your chance of survival by pulling fresh air from the surrounding snowpack. Our diagonal ski carry cable is ultra-secure for hikes, and the innovative HiLo helmet holder gets your lid off when you’re really sweating for those turns.โ The Black Diamond Agent Avalung pack has been an integral part of my gear for just over a year. The pack […] Gear Bevan Waite | October 9, 2013 2 Comments
Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoodie REVIEW I’ve spent a lot of time in the Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoodie. According to Arc’teryx, the Atom LT Hoodie is billed as an insulated, mid-layer hoody with wind and moisture resistant outer shell. Arc’teryx rarely disappoints but I was curious with this jacket. I got it as a kind of do everything piece, from riding on cold days to ski touring and even being manly around the house. But to be truthful, it felt almost too light […] Gear DโArcy McLeish | October 3, 2013 1 Comment
evo Preseason Sale | Up To 70% Off 2013 Gear Are you ready for winter? evo is, and they are here to help get you so stoked it will make you yearn for winter even more than ever imagined. evo is currently offering up to 70% off […] SnowBrains | September 23, 2013 4 Comments
Need Gear? evo.comโs “Christmas in Julyโ dishes up 60% Off… Christmas in July at evo: Up to 60% off until July 25th. Find yourself dreaming of powder on a nightly basis? Finally hit that realization winter is long over? Well good news! We are darn near half way to the next season and this couldnโt be a more opportune time to start snatching up some outerwear or hard goods for […] evo.com | July 17, 2013 1 Comment