‘Telemark Tips’ Book

“Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Telemark Tips” is a book for tele skiers looking to refine their skills.

Ipath Shearling

Part boot, part sneaker, Ipath’s Shearling is perfect for tromping around, skateboarding or just hanging out in the cold.

Snowboard Training Board

New snowboarders can take some pain out of the learning curve with Vew-Do’s Progression board.

Eco Gloves

Swany America created a recyclable glove made from windproof and waterproof polyester.

Polartec Blanket Drive

For every 10 people that fan Polartec on Facebook, the company will give a blanket to the homeless.

SRS Hammer Paddle

Writer Jason Magness put the Simon River Sports Hammer paddle to the test on multiple expeditions this past year. Here is his verdict.

JakPak

JakPak is updating its integrated jacket/bivy product for spring 2010 to add features geared toward the avid adventurer.

TentPak

TentPak created a tent-integrated backpack designed as an emergency grab-and-go pack.

Xtreme Sports Insurance

Xtreme Sports Insurance offers affordable accident insurance for extreme and action sports athletes.

Kayak Training Machine

Paddle all winter long. The Ergometer is an exercise machine that mimics the kayaking experience. I am using it to train for a race in…

Clik Elite Photo Pack

TC Worley, a photojournalist for New York Times and other publications, reviews the Clik Elite Medium Nature, a “performance pack for adventure photographers.”

GSI Camp Cook Set

Never forget the basics again. GSI’s Pinnacle Dualist is a self-contained cook system that nestles two bowls, two mugs and two spoons ready for backcountry…

New Balance 910

Our reviewer calls the New Balance 910s “solid and versatile trail-running shoes.”

Mega Earth Atlas

This limited-edition mega atlas weighs 40 pounds and costs $4,800. (In January, the price tag leaps to $5,800!)

Columbia Mobex Backpack

Columbia’s lightweight Mobex packs, new this winter, are designed with the sport of adventure racing and other “fast and light” pursuits in mind.

‘Digital Ski Coach’

Can ski boot sensors and pattern-recognition software provide tips on technique while you ski? A German company has invented a system it says enables exactly…

Ibex Hooded Indie

Can you say cozy? This hard-to-categorize wool top includes a tight-fitting hood and sleeves with thumb-hole cuffs.

Outlier OG Pants

These bike-oriented “performance dress pants” are a specialty product created for a small, affluent market niche.

Ski Trip: 10 Tips

Writer Stephen Krcmar offers these guidelines for families and travelers preparing for their first ski trip of the year.

Gerber Grappler

Flick it to open: The Gerber Grappler offers one-handed opening of a multi-tool with a locking pliers.

Chrome Bike Shoes

A new option for cyclists who use platform pedals: Cycling-specific sneakers from Chrome.

Ocean Wave Skiing

Take an ocean wave. Add skis and a tow-in with a jet ski. That’s what pro skier Cody Townsend did for a recent ski stunt…

Swift. Silent. Deep.

“Swift. Silent. Deep.” is a new documentary on a piece of ski history set in Jackson, Wyo. Writer Stephen Krcmar offer his review.

Custom Skis, Made Cheap

Custom skis for $333? That’s the promise with 333 Skis, a small company with an off-the-grid mobile factory.

Patagonia Race Map Preview

For all the maps geeks out there like me, here are two big, beautiful satellite map samples from last year’s Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race.

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