Get Back on the Bike

by Doug April 6, 2009

We beat these toys to death out in the field and still they came out shining.

Skis, Boards and Boots

by admin January 31, 2009

Rossignol Classic CX80 Best For: Day-to-day alpine at the resort The Word: For those of us who cut our teeth in the days before shaped skis, the Classic just feels right underfoot—sans the effort of turning those old boards. That’s because Rossi used an old-school wood-core and vertical-sidewall construction in conjunction with contemporary deep sidecut [...]

Gear Solutions: The Answers to Your Gear Needs

by admin January 31, 2009

The Need: A warm resort shell that’s light enough for athletic turns. The Answer: Arc’teryx’s Titan serves up a winning combination of über-light, super-breathable, and highly waterproof Gore Pro Shell insulated with light, toasty Primaloft. [singlepic id=79 w=320 h=240 float=] $600; arcteryx.com ———- The Need: A better camera for posting face shots on YouTube The [...]

Digital Burial

by admin January 31, 2009

What exactly is the difference between one kind of avalanche transceiver and another?

Backcountry Booty

by admin January 31, 2009

A mountain guide dishes on his very best gear—and the stuff he covets.