Winter

Aether High-end Outerwear

Two film producers launched a high-end outerwear company targeted at people who want high fashion and high function and aren’t afraid to pay for it.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 16, 2010

Down Puffy Jackets

The Flex Jacket from Sierra Designs and the Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket are puffys of different types, though both equally cozy in the snow. This…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 01, 2010

Craft Winter Apparel

This winter, for running and skiing, I have been testing two Craft products. This is my review on the Swedish-made tights and top.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 28, 2010

Sled with Skis

An Austrian company touts a different type of downhill experience with its ski-quipped sled.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 04, 2010

POC Cornea Goggles

New this winter, POC’s Cornea goggles use a lens attached to the outside to increase field of view.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 31, 2009

‘Telemark Tips’ Book

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

Written by December 31, 2009

Snowboard Training Board

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

Written by December 31, 2009

Ski Trip: 10 Tips

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

Written by December 23, 2009

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…

Written by December 22, 2009

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.

Written by December 21, 2009

Gucci Ski Goggles

Looking chic on the slopes has a new meaning now that Gucci is a player in the snowsports space.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 18, 2009

Makboard Snowboard

Makboard built a see-through snowboard deck made from the same material used in fighter jet cockpit canopies.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 09, 2009

Custom Swiss Skis

Heidiskis, a Switzerland-based ski maker, revamped its 2010 line to include an ash-Titanal core that gives rigidity and flex.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 08, 2009

U.S. Snowboarding Team Uniforms

What happens when grunge, “The Boss” and the look of Tommy Hilfiger collide? You get Burton’s just-released Olympic uniform for the U.S. Snowboarding Team.

Written by December 08, 2009

MSR Kids Snowshoes

The Shift snowshoes, based on the company’s Denali Evo model, are aimed at preteens who want to keep up with mom and dad.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 03, 2009

Cyber Monday Gear Deals

It’s one of the busiest days of the year for retail electronic commerce in the United States. Here are a few options for gear junkies…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 30, 2009

Stormy Kromer Wool Pants

Army-Surplus wool pants were long a stalwart piece in my winter outerwear getup. This winter, wool pants are back.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 24, 2009

Lake CX236 Cycling Shoe

Lake’s to-be-released road biking shoe, the CX236, has high-end features like a Boa cable lacing system.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 23, 2009

Winter Base Layers

‘Long johns’ are no longer. Instead, outdoors companies now sell “next-to-skin technical base layers.” Here are three sets of skivvies for winter 2010.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 19, 2009

Rab 2-in-1 Technical Mitt

For less than $100, Rab offers a new mitt for this winter with an eVent shell and an insulated glove liner.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 11, 2009

Snowsports Socks

Wigwam, a Wisconsin-based sock manufacturer, developed three new snow-oriented socks for this winter.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 10, 2009

Backcountry Stoic Line

Backcountry.com unveiled its new apparel brand Stoic this week.

Written by November 08, 2009

Smith Maze Helmet

The Maze helmet weighs only 11.5 ounces, making it the lightest snow helmet in the snowsports world, according to Smith.

Written by October 28, 2009

Never Summer Summit Custom Split

Snowshoes and snowboards go together like peanut butter and jelly in the backcountry. But to get where you’re going quicker there’s nothing like a splitboard.

Written by October 28, 2009

$20 Ski Rack

Penny-pinching ski bums will embrace Raxstars’ new $20 ski carrier, which attaches to a vehicle’s luggage rack and is small enough to store in a…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 26, 2009

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 26, 2009

Black Diamond Powder Ski Skins

BD’s Ascension Nylon Split STS skins are designed to fit fat planks up to 160mm underfoot.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 21, 2009

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 13, 2009

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.

Written by October 12, 2009

$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…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 12, 2009

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