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Drew Zieff

Drew Zieff

Drew Zieff is a Tahoe-based freelance writer and gear fanatic. You can find him cruising in his custom-built 2006 Chevy Express van, directing splitboard tests and snowboard tests for various publications, and chasing surf, snow, and stories at home and abroad.

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What Gear Do the Pros Use for Natural Selection Tour? This Is the Ultimate Kit

February 21, 2022 |  By Drew Zieff

The second stop of the Natural Selection Tour throws down this week. We dove into the riders’ gear closets to curate the ultimate Natural Selection kit.

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The Best Men’s Ski Bibs of 2022

February 11, 2022 |  By Drew Zieff & Austin Beck-Doss

‏Snow bibs and backcountry go together like swallowtails and pow slashes. Whether you ski, snowboard, or splitboard, we’ve found the best men’s snow bibs.

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Glacier Camping Gear: A Dozen Essentials for Spring Missions in the Mountains

February 11, 2022 |  By Drew Zieff

Planning a glacier camping trip this spring? Get prepped with essential glacier gear: lightweight axes and crampons, outerwear that can handle skintrack sweat, an ultra-warm puffy, a tried-and-true tent, and more.

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Natural Selection Finals: What the Pros Are Riding in Jackson Hole

January 28, 2022 |  By Drew Zieff

Travis Rice’s Natural Selection Tour kicked off its first stop of the year this week in Jackson Hole. Finals are today, and we couldn’t be more hyped to catch the action. Check out what each snowboarder is riding — right here.

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Mountain Hardwear Puffy Pants: Review, Why You Need Them

October 4, 2021 |  By Drew Zieff

Whether you’re camping on a glacier or just walking the dog, puffy pants are the duds you didn’t know you needed.

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Petzl Fly Review: An Ultralight Harness for Ski Mountaineers, Alpinists, and Splitboarders

May 17, 2021 |  By Drew Zieff

The Petzl Fly Harness is ultralight and packs down small. Developed for ski mountaineers and alpinists, we put it to the test in glacial terrain in Alaska.

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Natural Selection Tour Snowboard Finals: What the Pros Are Riding

February 8, 2021 |  By Drew Zieff

Curious as to who’s in the finals and what the pros are riding? We’ve got an exclusive dive into Natural Selection’s pro snowboarders’ gear here.

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Burton Mine77 ‘Deep Winter’ Drop: Like Father, Like Son

January 19, 2021 |  By Drew Zieff

 Jake Burton Carpenter was a legend at home, in the workshop, and on the mountain. Now, his namesake brand’s Mine77 collection is paying homage with a massive drop of winter gear.

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Never Summer Swift Snowboard & Splitboard Review: Surf Shape, All-Mountain Roots

February 10, 2020 |  By Drew Zieff

The Never Summer Swift has been a favorite of snowboarders who love to surf pow and carve groomers since its release in 2016. This is our multiyear review of both the Swift solid and splitboard.

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Skiing Japan: 4 Ways to Score ‘Japow’

December 26, 2019 |  By Drew Zieff

If you downhill ski and skiing in Japan isn’t on your bucket list, add it now. This is how to score the best snow in the world.

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Surfing Wetsuit Guide: Tips, Care, and Top Picks

May 8, 2019 |  By Drew Zieff

Our buyer’s guide and review will help you find the best surfing wetsuits from Xcel, Patagonia, and more.

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Lightweight Shredder: Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket Review

January 29, 2019 |  By Drew Zieff

A svelte profile belies comfort and convenience features that put the Patagonia Ascensionist ahead of lighter-weight shells. 

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