Salt Lake City, UT - Like it or not, we're living in a society that's powered by batteries. Cameras, GPS units, mobile phones and more all need power. These devices all have a place in the backcountry, but if you're spending a few days in the middle of nowhere that power is likely to...
Salt Lake City, UT - I'll readily admit that there's something amiss, something nearly wrong, about paying more for a ski jacket than a new pair of skis. But if you're the type of person who's perpetually cold, the ability to stay warm on the chilliest of days is nearly priceless. We had a...
Salt Lake City, UT - It's not often that we're impressed with an entire line of skis, but that was precisely our experience with new lineup from H2O Outdoor Gear (H2OG). While Outdoor Retailer was being held in our home town of Salt Lake City, several members of our staff were invited to accompany...
Salt Lake City, UT - Back in September, Salomon announced the 2012-13 release of its first alpine touring (AT), or randonée ski binding, the Guardian 16. Our head Gear Guru participated in a Salomon focus group two seasons ago and got an early look at the first prototype of this binding and he’s been...
Grand Rapids, MI - Founders Brewing Co. and Epic Planks have announced the release of their collaborative skis and snowboards. “Founders and Epic Planks have so much in common,” says James Barber, one of the owners of Epic Planks. “We’re both about enjoying life and being more than just a couch decoration.” “We really...
Salt Lake City, UT - Eco-friendly talk has been all the rage in recent years and many people are asking "what exactly can I do about it?" The answer is that there are a lot of small things that everyone can do to help. If you are in the market for a new snowboard,...
Salt Lake City, UT - Every now and then a company launches a product so groundbreaking, so revolutionary, that you nonetheless scratch your head wondering why no one ever thought of it before. Such is the case with the new Inertia X Frame sleeping pad from Utah's Klymit. Company founder Nate Alder earlier made...
Salt Lake City, UT - When the makers of Hydro Flask approached us with the claim that their insulated bottle would keep hot beverages hot for 12 hours and cold drinks cold for 24 hours, we were skeptical. After all, what would make this bottle any more attractive than a run of the mill...
Salt Lake City, UT - Many skiers overlook the importance of the right sock. With the wall of your favorite ski shop adorned with seemingly countless choices it's all too easy to simply grab a pair and go. But experts know that the sock forms an all important link in the chain of transmission...
Salt Lake City, UT - Sierra Designs has released a trio of new jackets filled with lofty 800-fill goose down perfect for anything from a cozy mid-layer to expedition-level warmth. New for fall 2010, the Manic Hoody is Sierra Designs' warmest down jacket. (photo: Sierra Designs) Our test samples of these three new...
