Altra Superior 3.0 Women’s Review
Unlike most people in the Valley, I put more time and effort into finding the perfect trail shoe than I do trying to find the perfect ski boot. A few years back the search finally came to a close and … Read More
Unlike most people in the Valley, I put more time and effort into finding the perfect trail shoe than I do trying to find the perfect ski boot. A few years back the search finally came to a close and … Read More
I have always struggled to find a trail shoe that offers the responsiveness of a road shoe, but the stability of a trail shoe. The Speed Instinct accomplishes both. It is a low profile, light weight, responsive trail shoe, that … Read More
Do I love the backcountry? Yes I do, and for years I loved the peace that comes right along with it. On that note, I’ve tried to keep those experiences electronics free. As years wore on, and with the advent … Read More
Over the last few ski seasons in Jackson we’ve had more mixed condition in the backcountry than ever before. There’s a whole new group of next generation rocker skis on the market this year that are designed to excel … Read More
Since the last review (read it here), I’ve had the Dhaulagiris out for about 15 more days of skiing. Pass laps, Glory hikes, a few 25 Short runs, and even a couple of days riding lifts at Grand Targhee. My … Read More
New for this season, Dynafit’s Dhaulagiri, is a lightweight, touring ski with an all arounder 99mm underfoot width, and ~3 lb. per ski weight. Similar to the Denali, the Dhaulagiri is a little heavier (1,400g vs. 1,190g), a little less … Read More
The Dynafit Chugach is a departure from the lightweight touring skis the brand is known for. They are wider, they weigh more, and have a full rocker to them, making them a burly descent-oriented ski for backcountry touring freeride … Read More
As the weather cools down we are thinking more and more about ways to keep warm this coming winter. Our most important layer? The base layer. From underwear, to long underwear, you want to be wearing the right layers to … Read More
After spending some time on the trail and rocks with the Acrux Fl from Arc’teryx, the shoe unveiled itself to be excellent on a few different fronts. As an approach shoe it’s a standout. The upper is comprised of polyurethane … Read More
Since I’ve had my TX4s, I’ve taken them out on a couple of 3-day backpacking trips, with a summit scramble thrown in, a few day hikes in Grand Teton, and to hike into sport climbing areas. Condition wise, they’re holding … Read More