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Wednesday, March 20th, 2013
The 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 on […]
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 […]
gear review: crossen surf hat - a better surf hat
Thursday, January 17th, 2013I realize we’re in the middle of winter, and the skiing has been great in Tahoe, amazing snow, excellent stability, great snowpack, and lots of pow lasting with the very cod temps. But, it’s time for a brief piece of gear news. Along with my snow interests, I also surf as much as possible, and […]
gear review: osprey karve 6 pack
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012Most people (esp. Tahoe) typically don’t have a super-small ski pack in their quiver, especially one that is sidecountry/backcountry focused. However, as more and more people begin to access the sidecountry from their favorite resorts (Squaw, Alpine, CB, Jackson, Bridger, etc.), as well as become more aware of the danger of inbounds avalanches on big […]
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