K2 Ski Descent
Dave Watson, a climber and mountain guide, skidded into the record books this year with a daring ski descent on K2, a 28,251-foot “pyramid of ice and stone.”
Black Diamond Powder Ski Skins
BD’s Ascension Nylon Split STS skins are designed to fit fat planks up to 160mm underfoot.
Shock-Absorbing Ski Boots
Tecnica claims its new shock-absorbing inserts, like those in the Agent 130, will reduce below-the-knee fatigue to help huckers and jibbers stay out longer.
Review: Thule K Summit Chains
You can be prepared for any winter storm with Thule’s K Summit chains. But are they worth $450? This is the Gear Junkie review.
$1,000+ Ski Boots
The era of the $1,000+ ski boot is officially upon us. For better or worse, here are three new boots that cost a grand or more.
Joint-stress Relieving Snowshoes
Tubbs’ FLEX series incorporate a tail design said to absorb shock and help you keep a natural gait to reduce stress on knees and joints.
Scott Stunt big-mountain skis
Scott’s new Stunt freeride ski uses a technology that’s said to increase airflow from tip to tail, helping it track better in all type of snow.
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Winter Gear Preview
Winter is almost here. Gear up this season with heated boots, a $700 down jacket, and a backpack with a built-in emergency avalanche airbag.
Avalanche Airbag Backpack
Pull the rip-cord to inflate the airbag on this backpack — and potentially save your life.
Julbo Revolution Goggle
Variable light requires special eyewear. Julbo’s lens changes tint in seconds on the slopes.
BD Agent AvaLung
Breathe while buried in snow. Black Diamond’s Agent AvaLung Pack is touted as an avalanche insurance policy.
Columbia Heated Boots
Heated boots have long been a Holy Grail. Columbia continues on the quest with its heated men’s and women’s boot models.
Kahtoola TS snowshoes
Removable snowshoe bindings click into a deck that’s stowed away when the snow is not so deep.
Brooks-Range Carbon Avy Probe
Brooks-Range’s 240+ Carbon Pro avalanche probe is in that hope-you-never-need-it catagory of gear.
Burton Malavita EST Bindings
Elevating snowboard-industry marketing hype to within earshot of honesty: Burton’s new Malavita EST bindings.
Review: Burton Custom V-Rocker
Getting used to the Custom V-Rocker is about as difficult as getting used to “a warm bath filled with nymphs,” according to our writer.
North Pole Gear Test
Last April, John Huston and Tyler Fish reached the North Pole by ski — the first Americans to pull off the unsupported feat. This column dissects the gear crucial to their success.
Ride Machete Snowboard
With a price tag of $430, the Ride Machete is a great value and has similar characteristics of more expensive category leaders including. . .
Avalanche Airbag
Backcountry Access’ Float 30 acts like a life preserver, helping the skier/rider/snowmobiler stay near the top of the snow in an avalanche.
Ski Boots made with Plant Oil
Scarpa’s new ski boots are the first boots in the world built with plant-based oil.
The $1,295 Ski Boot
A sneak peek at the self-proclaimed “most expensive ski boot on the market.”
Review: MSR Denali Evo Ascent Snowshoes
Get ready for winter. Contributor Steve Hitchcock writes on the MSR Denali Evo Ascent Snowshoes after three years of backcountry use.
Movement Source Ski
The Source is a ski with a wood core originating from certified sustainable forests.
Gear Review: CamelBak ShredBak
CamelBak’s ShredBak vest is a category-defying piece of apparel made with a polyester outer shell and a mesh “suspension vest” inside, which holds a 72-ounce water reservoir. . .
New York Times — Powder Mountain, Utah
My travel story in today’s New York Times covers Powder Mountain in Utah, an immense and old-school resort I skied in January. . .
Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover
Scrunch and squeeze the Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover and it will compress inside its own chest pocket to create a grapefruit-size package that weighs less than a pound. . .
Karhu XCD ski gear
Karhu’s XCD line touts a “marriage of downhill and cross-country qualities,” including metal edges, Nordic builds, and a sidecut and camber capable of touring as well as turning on the slopes. . .
Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL
Cold, harsh environments can offer great opportunities for adventure — and some of nature’s most stunning beauty. Now imagine enjoying the cold without the bulk and hassle of Michelin-Man clothing layers. A recent winter trip to Vermont was the perfect test for the sleek Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL jacket…
World’s Warmest Winter Coat? The Claim with Canada Goose ‘Snow Mantra’
Gear Junkie tests Canada Goose’s Snow Mantra Parka, the “World’s Warmest Winter Coat”. . .
Arc’teryx Covert Cardigan
The Covert Cardigan by Arc’teryx, a pricey mid-layer top, is as comfortable as putting on your favorite hoody but without the weight. Plus, it’s not made of cotton so you can use it for active pursuits. Made with Polartec Thermal Pro fabric, this sweater is one of those tops you can wear skiing, and then wear downtown afterwards — and then still wear while lounging around the house the next day.
Pearl Izumi Amfib Lobster gloves
Want to turn heads while biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or running to the grocery store on a chilly day? Slip on a pair of Pearl Izumi Amfib Lobster gloves and you’ll be sure to get a few perplexed looks. But who cares! You don’t put on lobster gloves to look cool — err. . . different. You put them on to stay warm.
