Winter

Lightest 4-Buckle Ski Boot. . . Ever

That proclamation, ellipses and all, is verbatim what Garmont assigns to its to-be-released alpine-touring boot line. The PowerLite AT Series includes stout ski boots that…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 05, 2012

Loki ‘Shape-Shifting’ Parka for Women

Superlative warmth, hidden (integrated) mittens, a face shield, and a long, insulated body make the Stockholm Jacket from Loki LLC unique. Our writer gave the…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 03, 2012

Retro ‘Extreme!’ Steep Tech Line Lives on at TNF

Remember Scott Schmidt and the early ’90s? The famous proto-freeskier was known for his sick drops and a signature North Face ski suit, which the…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2011

Colored Goose Down as ‘Bling’ in See-Thru Jacket

A transparent shell fabric and dyed goose down create a unique look for Hi-Tec’s 2012 Timaru jacket. New “Color-Tec” treatment increases loft of down as…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 23, 2011

Excerpt: ‘Forward’ Ski to North Pole Book

“Forward” tells the story of a record Arctic feat in 2009 where two Americans skied unsupported for 500+ miles to the North Pole. Our exclusive…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 14, 2011

Cross-Country Snowboarding! Pole for New Sport

Centuries ago, the first skiers slid and glided over flat land with the aid of a pole. Today, snowboarders at long last can join in…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 06, 2011

Essentials: XC Ski Gear Article

From foot warmers to mohair-adorned skis, Gear Junkie’s article on Outside magazine this week covers a top 10 list of new items for the sport…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 18, 2011

Skier Jamie Pierre Killed in Avalanche

Known for big hucks and an extreme style that landed him in ski movies, Jamie Pierre was caught in a deadly slide yesterday in Utah.…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 14, 2011

In-Goggle Computer Display

Promising a Cyborg upgrade to your skiing experience, this snap-in system gives a tiny LCD display to reveal GPS data, real-time speed and altitude as…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 08, 2011

Not Your Daddy’s Softshell: 2011/12 Jacket Review

Gear Junkie founder Stephen Regenold tested more than two-dozen jackets in 2011 for this site as well as Outside magazine, for which he coordinated the…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 27, 2011

Salomon, Atomic Partner on Alpine Bindings with Free Heel

Ski industry big boys Atomic and Salomon this winter will unveil a binding made for backcountry and “sidecountry” enthusiasts. A free-heel mode grants uphill mobility…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 19, 2011

Outside Magazine ‘Gear of the Year’ Winter 2011

And the winners are. . . Outside magazine has announced its winter 2011 “Gear of the Year” awards, a primo kit of cold-weather equipment recommendations…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 03, 2011

Radical ‘Spoon’ Ski has Convex Base, Built-in Cleats

A fat body, a convex base, and strange protruding “cleats” on the bottom make the to-be-released Spoon from DPS one of the more out-there snow…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 30, 2011

Modular ‘FAST’ Shades from Adidas Put to Test

In a three-month wear test, we’ve evaluated a new pair of sports glasses from Adidas Eyewear on a dozen adventures in conditions from snow to…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 22, 2011

‘Colder,’ a Documentary on the ‘Last Great Frozen Places’

See the trailer for explorer Eric Larsen’s new documentary, “Colder,” which covers his push last year to become the first person to visit the North…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 16, 2011

Euro Rockstar Outdoor Jacket

Softshell material up top, and goose down insulation below. That’s the premise of a unique new jacket for 2012 from the Swiss skiwear company KJUS.…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 19, 2011

Mean, Green ‘EcoGroomer’ Machine

Are you a resort skier concerned about the immense amounts of fuel and energy used for snowmaking, grooming, heating lodges, and running lifts to make…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 14, 2011

High on Argon: Q&A with Founder of Inflatable Jacket Company

Handheld cartridge air pumps are usually reserved for bike tires. But Utah-based Klymit thinks it’s found a better way to insulate jackets and sleeping pads…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 21, 2011

Test: Adidas ‘Do-All’ Shades

They cost $325. They come with a detachable nose cover and a siliconized “head strap.” Meet the strange and amazingly versatile Terrex Pro sunglasses from…

Written by T.C. Worley April 05, 2011

Heli Skiing Nevada

Epic heli skiing in a state most known for its casinos and desert sand? Ruby Mountain Helicopter Skiing offers 11,000-foot peaks and far-from-anything terrain.

Written by April 05, 2011

‘Realfleece’ Wool Apparel

Mention the term “fleece” in an outdoors setting and people think of a synthetic fabric. Icebreaker steps back to the origins of fleece with a…

Written by April 04, 2011

‘Save the Poles’ Gear

Eric Larsen’s year-long expedition reached the world’s three “poles” — the North and South Poles and the top of Mount Everest. This column dissects some…

Written by March 28, 2011

Yakima ‘Luxury Box’

At $699, Yakima touts its SkyBox LoPro model as the “finest rooftop cargo box ever made.” Our writer is on her second season using the…

Written by March 07, 2011

Nalini ‘Winterized’ MTB Shoe

The made-in-Italy Nalini Black Rocks are touted as “winterized” mountain biking shoes. T.C. Worley gives them a month-long test in the depths of a Minnesota…

Written by T.C. Worley March 07, 2011

World’s Warmest Winter Hat?

Black Rock Gear’s Original Down Hat is like a puffy jacket for your head. The company touts it as the “lightest and warmest hat on…

Written by March 02, 2011

Winter Camping Pad

Looking to sleep in the snow this winter? This cushy, four-season camping pad from Pacific Outdoors performs no matter the temperature outside.

Written by T.C. Worley February 24, 2011

Ultra-Light Ski Gear Test

Can you say featherweight? Gear Junkie put a lightweight ski package (boots, bindings, and skis) from Dynafit to the test in the Wasatch Mountain Range…

Written by February 22, 2011

Test: Heat Elite Jacket

Contributor Josh Turner puts the Columbia Heat Elite Jacket to an ultimate objective sedentary test: Spectating at a football game on a winter day at…

Written by February 01, 2011

Yak Wool Sweater

The average male yak weighs upwards of 1,000 pounds and produces a fine wool usable in the making of insulating apparel. Khunu USA employs yak…

Written by January 31, 2011

‘OR-ified!’

The Outdoor Retailer trade show (called “OR” for short) is more than just an exhibition of new products and rows of booths. Gear Junkie provides…

Written by January 25, 2011

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