Salt Lake City, UT – We recently field tested a new outerlayer offering from Sierra Designs, the Rad Jacket, a three-layer waterproof breathable piece with many more features than its reasonable $239 price tag implies. This oversized shell is a highly waterproof, highly breathable outer layer perfect for long, cold, wet days in the mountains. … Continue reading New Feature-Laden Rad Jacket from Sierra Designs Carries an Enviable Price Tag →

Salt Lake City, UT – You’re spending a few days or more in the backcountry, but you want to keep that cell phone topped off in case of emergency. You don’t want to pack in the extra weight of spare camera batteries to capture that special sunset scene or blower powder run, either.nEnter the Restore, … Continue reading New Solar Charger from Brunton Provides Reliable Power in Remote Locations →

Salt Lake City, UT – If you haven’t looked at the calendar lately, Christmas arrives next week. Next week! If you’re looking for a last-minute gift for the skier or snowboarder in your life we’ve reviewed a collection of products this year that would look perfect wrapped under the Christmas tree. Or if Grandma gave … Continue reading 2009-10 Holiday Ski and Snowboard Gear Gift Guide →

Salt Lake City, UT – About 18 months ago, I wrote a feature detailing the many recent improvements in snowboard boot technology, features that allow wearers to truly get a comfortable and secure fit. Shortly thereafter, I was called out for what I didn’t include in that story — a reference to the value of … Continue reading Feet First: Why Custom Footbeds May Be The Smartest Money You’ll Spend for Skiing or Snowboarding This Season →

Salt Lake City, UT – It’s already November and ski resorts are opening across the Northern Hemisphere, which means that it’s time for First Tracks!! Online Media’s Annual Holiday Gear Gift Guide. Best of all, this year’s edition is our biggest ever! Part I: Outerwear We’ll admit it – we’re geeks at heart. Afer all, … Continue reading First Tracks!! Online Holiday Ski and Snowboard Gift Guide 2008-09 →

Snowbird, UT – Now that cooler temperatures are upon us and leaves are changing color, the season of ski and snowboard swaps is upon us. The current ski swaps and equipment sale expos of today are a far cry from the garage sales of yesteryear, offering ample opportunity for enthusiasts to buy and sell used … Continue reading Tips on Shopping the Ski and Snowboard Swaps →

We peel our own to see if banana junkies are really on to something…or just off their rocker. Sequim, WA – There’s some crazy stuff going on up in Washington State. First comes the notion that a snowboard’s edge should resemble a crinkle-cut French fry, rather than a traditional curve. The dust on crust had … Continue reading Monkey Business: Banana Technology Creates Big Buzz in Snowboard Market →