Snowboarding Archives

SPY Optics Sundowner: Affordable, Indestructible Adventure Eyewear

August 12, 2018

Alpine Touring, Commuting, Everyday, Fishing, Gift Guides, Mountain Biking, Optics, Splitboarding, Women

Good eyewear designed for outdoor recreation by sport and motor enthusiasts doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Retailing for $65, the SPY Optics Sundowner sunglasses are a steal. Part of the Refresh Collectio... Read More...

Mystery Ranch Backpacks Preview Outdoor Retailer 2018

Mystery Ranch Backpack Preview – Updated Glacier, Terraframe, Terraplane, Coulee and more!

Sean Sewell

July 27, 2018

Alpine Touring, Avalanche Safety, Backpacking, Bikepacking, Camping, Everyday, Gear, Hiking, Interviews, Skiing, Snowboarding, Splitboarding, Trail Running

Mystery Ranch Backpack Preview - Engearment Interview - Updated Glacier, Terraframe, Terraplane, Scree, 3 zip, Coulee, In and Out bag and more! Tim from Mystery Ranch walks us through the updates to the 2019... Read More...

Patagonia Preview at Outdoor Retailer 2018 – Mountain Biking kit, Recycled Goretex, Danner Fly Fishing boots and more!

Sean Sewell

July 26, 2018

Patagonia Preview at Outdoor Retailer 2018 - Mountain Biking kit, Recycled Goretex, Danner Fly Fishing boots and more! Usually, companies have just a few new products to show at OR, but Patagonia had several... Read More...

Fjallraven Keb Eco-Shell – Recycled Alpine Protection

Sean Sewell

July 10, 2018

Alpine Touring, Avalanche Safety, Backpacking, Bikepacking, Camping, Everyday, Gear, Gift Guides, Hiking, Outerwear, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soft Goods, Splitboarding, Travel

Fjallraven Keb Eco-Shell - Recycled Alpine Protection Looking for a durable backcountry ski jacket and want to be good to the environment? Then read on to find out more about the Fjallraven Keb Eco Shell Jac... Read More...

2XU Elite MCS Compression Tight – Compression to Help you Train Smarter

Sean Sewell

June 12, 2018

Accessories, Alpine Touring, Base Layers, Fitness, Gear, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soft Goods, Splitboarding, Trail Running

2XU Elite MCS Compression tights offer a comfortable and flexible fit that keeps your leg muscles supported during training. I received the 2XU Elite MCS just before attending a 3-day kettlebell certificatio... Read More...

Mountain Standard – Makers of Great Standard Issue Mountain Gear

Sean Sewell

June 8, 2018

Accessories, Backpacking, Camping, Commuting, Everyday, Gear, Hiking, Insulation, Nutrition, Outerwear, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soft Goods

Mountain Standard is a Colorado-based gear company that makes really great outdoor gear for fair prices. All their products are simple, functional and get the job done. Here is the secret - they have been mak... Read More...

Hyperice Hypervolt – Professional Review of the Vibrabration Tool for Recovery and Performance

Sean Sewell

June 7, 2018

Everyday, Fitness, Gear, Gift Guides, Skiing, Snowboarding, Trail Running

Hyperice has been making vibration based recovery tools for the last few years (see our review on Venom and Vyper). The Hypervolt is a handheld device that applies 3 levels of powerful vibrations to areas ... Read More...

The North Face Progressor Power Grid Fleece Hoodie – Lightweight Hoodie for Your Next Adventure

Sean Sewell

May 17, 2018

Backpacking, Base Layers, Camping, Fitness, Gear, Hiking, Outerwear, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soft Goods

The North Face Progressor Power Grid Fleece Hoodie - Lightweight Hoodie for Your Next Adventure The North Face Progressor Power Grid Hoodie is a lightweight, stretchy hoodie that serves as a great layering p... Read More...

Karakoram Prime X Carbon Splitboard Bindings – The Peak of Touring

Sean Sewell

May 16, 2018

Gear, Snowboarding, Splitboarding

The Karakoram Prime splitboard bindings are some of the best performing splitboard bindings. Add a carbon highback and you have a highly responsive and light set up. Throw in some awesome graphics from RP Ro... Read More...

Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody Fleece – Better than R1?

Sean Sewell

May 10, 2018

Alpine Touring, Backpacking, Base Layers, Bikepacking, Camping, Climbing, Commuting, Everyday, Fitness, Gear, Hiking, Outerwear, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soft Goods, Splitboarding, Women

Patagonia R1 TechFace Hooded Fleece Jacket - Better than R1? Patagonia released the new TechFace version of the very popular R1 fleece. Could they possibly make the R1 better? After 15 years of a cult fo... Read More...

The Spark R&D team examined the already solid Surge and Arc splitboard bindings to see how they could improve them. From a higher grade metal frame and aluminum hardware to the carbon infused high back and lighter pillow staps. The Pro line up of bindings from Spark R&D truly is a step in the right (light) direction.

Spark R&D Pro Surge Splitboard Bindings – Lighter and Stronger!

Sean Sewell

May 9, 2018

Avalanche Safety, Gear, Snowboarding, Splitboarding

Spark R&D Pro Surge Splitboard Binding Spark R&D Pro Surge Splitboard Bindings - Lighter and Stronger! The Spark R&D team examined the already solid Surge and Arc splitboard b... Read More...

Bolle Tzar Goggles – The Ruler of Comfort

Sean Sewell

May 7, 2018

Alpine Touring, Avalanche Safety, Gear, Skiing, Snowboarding, Splitboarding

Bolle Tsar Ski Goggles - The Ruler of Comfort Ski and snowboard goggles can have all the best optics and technology. But if they are not comfortable to wear, then what is the point? Enter the Bolle Tsar go... Read More...

Outdoor Retailer Comparison - Policies and Perks

Salomon OUTline Hiking Shoe – Gore-Tex and Grip for Your Outdoor Trip

Salomon Odyssey Pro – A True Thru-Hiking Shoe

Athletic Greens – More than just a green drink

SPY Optics Sundowner: Affordable, Indestructible Adventure Eyewear

Mystery Ranch Backpack Preview – Updated Glacier, Terraframe, Terraplane, Coulee and more!

Patagonia Preview at Outdoor Retailer 2018 – Mountain Biking kit, Recycled Goretex, Danner Fly Fishing boots and more!

Fjallraven Keb Eco-Shell – Recycled Alpine Protection

2XU Elite MCS Compression Tight – Compression to Help you Train Smarter

Mountain Standard – Makers of Great Standard Issue Mountain Gear

Hyperice Hypervolt – Professional Review of the Vibrabration Tool for Recovery and Performance

The North Face Progressor Power Grid Fleece Hoodie – Lightweight Hoodie for Your Next Adventure

Karakoram Prime X Carbon Splitboard Bindings – The Peak of Touring

Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody Fleece – Better than R1?

Spark R&D Pro Surge Splitboard Bindings – Lighter and Stronger!

Bolle Tzar Goggles – The Ruler of Comfort

Salomon OUTline Hiking Shoe – Gore-Tex and Grip for Your Outdoor Trip

Salomon Odyssey Pro – A True Thru-Hiking Shoe

Athletic Greens – More than just a green drink

SPY OPTICS Hi Fi: Affordable Multi-Use Function Eyewear

Mystery Ranch Backpack Preview – Updated Glacier, Terraframe, Terraplane, Coulee and more!