The Best Neck Buffs, Gators & Balaclavas for Skiing & Snowboarding 2024
Exposing your gizzard while you are skiing and riding can be unbearably uncomfortable on chilly days. Neck gaiters and Balaclavas have become integral comfort and style pieces on the mountain in the last decade. Don’t get me wrong, I have oodles of respect for the old school powder filled beard, or an exposed red chin […]
The Best Downhill Ski Socks 2024
We all love skiing champagne powder. It’s the most remarkable feeling in the world. But, like anything in life, in order to experience spectacular, there are sacrifices. Once the powder induced dopamine spell wears off, our bodies are often left feeling like they’ve gone through a spin cycle. Every’body’ is different, but there’s one particular […]
The Best Ski Mittens of 2024 for Resort Skiers
I’ve got something to admit, I’m a mitts guy. And yes, I know, I’m stuck with lobster like dexterity and reflexes on the mountain. But, I’d trade toasty warm hands for frigid fingers any day of the week. When I was growing up, the skiers I idolized were all wearing gloves and that made me […]
The Best Freeride Skis of 2024 for The Resort & Backcountry
Are you the kind of skier who likes to hunt the gnarliest terrain on every mountain you visit. Do you find yourself distracted by jumping off each and every natural feature you rip past? Is powder more important to you than your career? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you probably should […]
The Best Backcountry/Ski Touring Bindings 2024
Welcome to the wild world of backcountry ski bindings. Ski touring bindings serve the same purpose of regular alpine ski bindings with one very important job, to allow you to walk uphill. Day’s backcountry skiing are primarily spent hiking uphill, not skiing. It’s near impossible to duck walk up entire mountains, so ski touring bindings […]
The Best Alpine Ski Bindings of 2024
Ski bindings are a piece of equipment too often overlooked by skiers. The typical buying process with bindings usually goes something like this…. You walk into the ski shop, see a sexy pair of fresh 2024 twigs with a gorgeous top sheet staring deeply into your eyes. You get pulled in like sirens calling a […]
A Beginners Guide To Overnight Hiking (Backpacking) in BC, Canada | How To Get Started
There is no better feeling than spending a night among the stars in the beautiful BC backcountry. British Columbia is home to some of North America’s best backpacking opportunities, pristine parks and diverse terrain. From the West Coast Trail Stretching Vancouver Island’s Coastline to Mt Assiniboine Provincial park, there are never ending opportunities for hiking […]
A Hikers Guide to Gaiters: How They Function & Why You Should Use Them
Backpacking is DIRTY and I love the feeling of exhausting myself and toughing the elements on route to my destination. But, as much as I love getting dirty on the trail, I don’t love when dirt and water get into my boots. Snow, dirt, water and pebbles are crafty and can manage their way into […]
How To Choose The Right Hiking & Backpacking Stove – Liquid vs Gas
Overnight Backpacking trips are always the highlights of my summer. Once the ski season ends I’m itching to throw that big clunky pack onto my back and explore BC’s beautiful backcountry once again. The hiking itself, the views, and the seclusion are obviously highlights, but it’s the entire experience that makes backpacking so special. One […]
Complete Guide to Hiking Poles/Sticks/Trekking Poles – How To Choose & Use Them Properly
Hiking Poles, Hiking Sticks, Trekking Poles, Poles, Sticks…. These carbon fibre or aluminum rods are a gift from the heavens and in my opinion, are one of the most important and impactful tool in a hikers arsenal. These simple sticks have an insane array of benefits when it comes to improving on-trail performance and experience. […]
