Backcountry skiing is dangerous. Avalanches are our primary concern, so we gear up with beacons, probes, shovels and airbag packs. But what about conventional injury? Do you pack what you need to treat broken bones, debilitating illness, or have the means to move an immobile victim out of harm’s way? I experienced this scenario on…
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New Voilé skis for 2016 at Winter Outdoor Retailer
Voilé always has new skis to show off at Outdoor Retailer, and 2016 is no exception. You can bet whatever they churn out from their factory here in Salt Lake will win the company some more Editor’s Choice awards from ski magazines. My money is on the Voilé SuperCharger and the skimo/touring hybrid, the Objective….
New skis and gear at Outdoor Retailer 2016 All Mountain Demo
Outdoor Retailer is back in Salt Lake City, and the winter show kicked things off with the 2016 All Mountain Demo at Solitude Mountain Resort. There is so much to see and try out in a short 6 hours, and I skied as many new skis as I could, but it’s just impossible to do…
Last minute stocking stuffers for the outdoor gear head
Christmas is almost here, and if you’re like me, you haven’t bought a single present for anybody. Well if you really are like me, there’s a bunch of outdoorsy friends and family to shop for. So here are some last minute stocking stuffers that any gear head in your life will love and need. Switch…
Voile announces new V6 skis and Revelator BC splitboards at Outdoor Retailer
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Salt Lake City-based Voile skis, the Chargers being among my favorite skis of all time. So it was with great relish that I got to manhandle the new V6 skis at the Outdoor Retailer 2014 Winter Market. According to Voile, the V6 are a narrower version…
Outdoor Gear Holiday Gift Guide 2013
The holidays are a magical time for outdoor enthusiasts, because it’s a time to score some new gear! From store and online sales, to gifts from family and friends, or even the $5 bill grandma sent in your Christmas card, this time of year is the best time to upgrade your stuff, or get into…
Pray for snow at Voilé Ullr Ball
Praying for snow is an annual tradition around these parts. You see, skiers are a superstitious bunch, and the Pray for Snow ritual is our most cherished ceremony. Our entire culture of mountain life is dependent on something that comes from the sky and will ensure a successful ski season, and we know the only…
Video: Voile – French for “Made in America”
One of our favorite ski companies, Salt Lake City based Voile, has long been misunderstood. They have a French name, therefore people assumed they are a French company. But no, they are American, headquartered in Utah, and their awesome skis and backcountry gear is made in West Valley City. So to put to rest any…
Voile shows off V8 and WSP skis at Outdoor Retailer 2013 Winter Market
Yep, Salt Lake City’s own backcountry ski company, Voile, has been killing it with their skis the past few years, and what they’ve been showing off at the Outdoor Retailer 2013 Winter Market proves that they’re ready to slay the competition again in 2013/14. While we got to test the Buster that was released last…
Voile Buster skis review at Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo
So many skis, so little time. The Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo is an orgy of new skis, boots, and other winter gear all in one place – at Solitude Mountain Resort. With so many options, I made sure to ski the planks I most wanted to try, and the Voile Buster skis were at…