Spark R&D Zip Strips Cbalke January 20, 2017 Gear, News, Spark R&D, Videos Wondering about Spark R&D's Zip Strips, check out this video from Dan at Spark R&D. This video tutorial will explain how to properly...
Spark R&D Whammy Bars Cbalke October 20, 2016 Featured, Gear, News, Spark R&D, Videos 3 Comments If you've already upgraded to the Spark T1 bindings you may have had some troubles deploying your climbing wires with ease. If you're not interested...
Batten the Hatches – Patagonia’s PowSlayer Bib and Refugitive Jacket Cbalke April 17, 2016 Articles, Featured, Gear, News, Resources, Reviews 1 Comment After years of marketing jargon and hype, it seems that riders have become more cautious or dismissive when it comes to new "tech." Especially when...
Split Open and Melt – The Reconnaissance Line by Patagonia Cbalke March 29, 2016 Articles, Contributors, Featured, Gear, Ian Tarbox, News, Reviews 1 Comment Ian Tarbox-Recon Line Review The snowsports industry saw some very cool new waves for the 2015/2016 winter season. One of these swells was the...
ORTOVOX, More Than Just Beacons! Cbalke February 16, 2016 Articles, Gear, Resources, Reviews 3 Comments When I heard Justin Ibarra was excited about the new outerwear he was rocking, I was interested to hear what it was and how it was performing. I...
TREW Touring Outerwear Review Cbalke January 25, 2016 Articles, Featured, Gear, Resources, Reviews 2 Comments "There's a way to do it better - Find it." -Thomas Edison When TREW was getting feedback that their gear was, "Too heavy, too beefy, and not...
Patagonia: Backcountry Touring Collection Cbalke December 28, 2015 Articles, Featured, Gear, News, Splitboard 101, Videos It's no secret that the outerwear needs of backcountry enthusiasts is much different than what is offered by typical outerwear. Splitboarder's are...
TREW: Not Just a Shift in Product Cbalke October 1, 2015 Articles, Gear, News, Videos If you’re like us and don’t own any Trew gear, you’ve probably seen it on the skin track, or at the very least heard someone rave about their...