ProView – Outdoor Research Archangel Bibs and Jacket
Outdoor Research describes their Archangel kit of jacket and bibs as “…speed and efficiency with elemental protection, no matter the storms that come your way.”
Backcountry Skiing
ProView – Backcountry Access Scepter 4S Poles
Between the uniquely shaped handles, the huge snow baskets, the tri-fold, and the lightweight/durable construction, they are such a good addition to your backcountry setup. It's such a relief to have a piece of gear that works with you in…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Men’s High Exposure Gore-Tex C Knit Bib
These bibs are made of the best material I have ever used! They are super thin and light, yet stop 50 mph gusts in their tracks and breathe like they aren’t there.
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s High Exposure Gore-Tex C-Knit Jacket
My first impression of the High Exposure C-Knit Jacket was that it was impressively thin and flexible. My other backcountry shells in the same category are stiffer and a little bulkier – this one feels like a more buttery raincoat.…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s High Exposure Gore-Tex C-Knit Jacket
I’m a mountain instructor and guide working in the Pacific Northwest. As the seasons change and I’m well into the routine of spending my days in the mountains, it becomes increasingly important that my gear works just as hard as…
ProView – Deuter Freerider 28 SL
Reviewing the Deuter Freeride 28L SL for the last few weeks has been nothing short of an absolute pleasure. It is clear the designers behind this pack created really thoughtful features that skiers and riders would want and need for…
ProView – Deuter Freerider Lite 20
There’s a lot of gear out there that’s pretty good at a bunch of things, but really not awesome at any of them in particular. The leatherman tool approach; it’ll do, but given the option, I’d grab a dedicated singular…
ProView – Deuter Freerider Pro 34+
The Deuter Freerider Pro is a thoughtfully designed purpose-built backcountry ski/board pack. Featuring back panel access, and dedicated compartments for avalanche gear and skins, Deuter has again lived up to its reputation as a premier pack maker. Winter has long…
ProView – Outdoor Research Carbide Bibs and Jacket
When you’re trying to save on space and withstand all kinds of weather from powder storms to sunny slush, this kit can handle it. It’s designed for all-around use in the backcountry as well as hitting groomers at the resorts.…
ProView – Liberty Skis Origin 106
It can be scary to buy a ski you haven’t tried before, but trust me, this one is worth checking out. Recently I moved from Colorado to Montana, and it was a bit of an adjustment period, to say the…