At the 2013 Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo, we got to try out a pair of the much coveted Salomon Rocker2 108 skis. For 2013/14, the skis will remain the same expect for new topsheet graphics. Despite the lack of changes to the line next season, I was excited to click my boots into a…
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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…
ISIS Park City Jacket review
In Utah, you must be prepared for any weather. ISIS has the perfect jacket for any mountain town woman. (And if you’re looking for something to buy with money you got for the holidays…here it is.) The Park City Jacket is perfect on its own or layered with a puffy vest underneath. This modern day…
Alpinizmo by High Peak USA Latitude -5 sleeping bag review
With record-breaking cold temperatures putting Utah in a deep freeze this winter, camping is about the last thing anyone wants to do. But if you are an outdoor adventurer who laughs in the face of winter’s chill, then you’re going to need a warm sleeping bag. High Peak USA has a line of high quality,…
Triple Aught Design Stealth Hoodie LT review
Outdoor recreation and military gear share quite a lot in common. From boots to packs, hydration systems and jackets, protecting people from the elements for extended periods of time during major activity is the MO of both. So it’s no wonder that many gear companies produce stuff that can make you feel like you’re either…
Top 5 articles of 2012
You guys love to read about new and upcoming gear. That’s a fact when looking at the most popular articles of 2012. It’s always surprising to see what articles posted on this website get the most page views. Some are unusual, while others are pretty obvious as to why they make it to the top….
Sierra Designs Rohn 15 Backpack review
The perfect backpack is much like Sasquatch…we all know it could be out there, but will anyone ever track it down? Instead of trying to find that one perfect bag, most outdoorsy folks assemble a quiver of packs. Having a few choices based on the particular adventure makes carrying the ideal bag a much less…
Keen Incline Mid Boots review
Keen touts itself as the company for a “Hybrid Life.” Well, I don’t see anything “hybrid” about the new Keen Incline Mid Boots, unless you consider the combination of damn comfortable boots coupled with warmth and good looks as a hybrid. On second thought, I guess that works! The Keen Incline Mid boots are cold-weather,…
Eton Raptor review
Compasses, altimeters, barometers, solar chargers, flashlights, radios: we bring a lot of tech-toys into the backcountry with us. Most of these are necessary, some, like radios and solar chargers, are luxuries. Enter the Eton Raptor, a device that combines all of these gadgets into one unit. I brought the Raptor with me to the Wasatch…
Suunto Ambit review
When purchasing gear, there is always the dilemna of “want vs need.” Very rarely do I buy “needs” and usually fall victim to the impulse of buying “wants.” But with the new Suunto Ambit, well, let’s just say that anyone who is a serious outdoor adventurer will absolutely NEED this watch. Suunto calls the Ambit…