Stop me if you’ve heard this before: the winter of 2017-18 wasn’t exactly stellar here in Utah. Resorts had meager amounts of terrain open for the holidays, and touring season didn’t start until well into the new year (for me, anyway). When the snow finally came, the weather was variable, even by Utah standards. All…
Tag: Helly Hansen
Helly Hansen Covert HT Glove review
There are plenty of reasons to love leather, and it’s no surprise that skiers and boarders have embraced it as the glove shell du jor. As Ricardo Montalban once quipped “Cornithian leather? Of course, why not the best?”. The Fantasy Island host had a good point; leather is water repellent, abrasion resistant, and damn if…
Helly Hansen Sogn Cargo Pant review
When it comes to ski/snowboard pants, the slew of choices borders on overkill. The good news is that with so many options comes the ability to find the perfect pant for any situation: whether it be resort riding or backcountry touring. A balance of comfort, style, performance and price is ideal, and the Helly Hansen…
Helly Hansen upgrades winter gear at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017
Helly Hansen is in the business of making bomber gear for any and all weather conditions. It is only appropriate that at OR Winter Market, they were showcasing an upgraded and revamped lineup of winter-specific outerwear. I got to scope the new gear firsthand, and here are some of the highlights: POINTNORTH JACKET A modern…
Helly Hansen Warm & Active Flow base layer review
During cold weather adventures, keeping yourself warm, dry and comfortable is paramount. It all starts with our skin, or rather the garments laying on our skin: the base layer. Much like a pyramid of cheerleaders, a strong base will yield good results. If your base is junk, your game is weak…and your time in the…
Helly Hansen Stockholm Boots review
A trusty pair of boots are essential for winter in the Rocky Mountains. This was a fact that I only recently accepted. Let me confess: for most of my time in Utah, I wore sneakers year-round. Wet socks, cold feet, and untimely slipping and sliding around city sidewalks were just some of the Idiot Tax…
Helly Hansen Loke rain jacket and pant review
If the El Nino hype is real, then we are headed for a very wet autumn and winter here in Utah. As Chris Farley told us years ago, “all other tropical storms bow to El Nino”, so it would be wise to be prepared before things get soggy. Helly Hansen specializes in outdoor gear built…
Helly Hansen Odin Guiding Light Jacket review
Shoulder season in the Intermountain West is a wet and unpredictable time of year. You can chant “Rain rain, go away!” all you want, but it’s probably better to come prepared for what mother nature is slinging at you. A good weatherproof shell is a key ingredient for staying dry and happy during the transition…
Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Shirt review
Recently this site’s founder, Jared Hargrave, has been on a mission to find the “perfect mountain shirt.” I decided he shouldn’t have to take on such a quest alone, so I’m here to weigh in with more findings. Helly Hansen makes everything from boating to mountain guiding gear, and I figured if anyone could actually…
Editor’s Choice Outdoor Gear of the Year 2012
We got to test a lot of new gear throughout the year. Between myself and Utah Outside contributor, Ryan Malavolta, we have dozens and dozens of stuff that arrives at our doorsteps that we take up into the mountains and deserts and abuse the hell out of them. The result? The cream rises to the…