Gear Reviews
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Friday, October 12th, 2018Killer boot for this season and beyond: Tecnica’s new Zero G lineup…. just 100-200 grams more than the next lightest/truly skiable touring boots, the Zero G line may give us what we’ve all been seeking, truly progressive Alpine drive in a very lightweight setup that is good for 1000s of daily vert. Looking forward […]
gear review: platypus tokul xc 3
Thursday, August 1st, 2013Most of the time we carry way too much mtb gear. In reality, esp. during summer and fall in the Sierra, we really don’t need much more than water, repair kit, gels/bars, and maybe a very light wind layer. For longer rides you can usually get away with this tech as well, maybe more food […]
gear review: blizzard bonafide ski
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013The Blizzard Bonafide and other new skis (Cochise/Bodacious) have converted a lot of people over to Blizzard, and it’s very easy to see why this ski racked up so many awards …. it has got to be, hands-down, one of the best all-round, one-quiver ski out there. I have spent a lot of time […]
gear review: patagonia nano puff hoodie
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013I am constantly on the look-out for the perfect Tahoe backcountry insulation layer. Tahoe has its own peculiarities and conditions, namely the refined balance between relatively “warm” cold temps and high water content snow, so it is difficult to find a great match. For an insulation piece to become a core piece for the pack, […]
gear review: marmot zion neoshell jacket
Friday, February 22nd, 2013We are getting very close to perfection here … the elusive waterproof softshell is very, very close indeed. Marmot’s Zion Jacket, made from Polartec® NeoShell® fabric, is about as close as you can get to the best of both worlds – real breathability and reliable/bomber waterproofness. This jacket and the other products being made with […]
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