Doug Ryan The Black Diamond Guide Gloves are the warmest gloves we have ever tried. Our first impression after pulling these out of the box was “Wow these are thick”. They have heavy insulation, a removable lining, and heavy duty leather palms. They are great for very cold days on the mountain. The downside is that the … Read more
The Black Diamond Mercury Mitts have thick wooly feeling Primaloft insulation along with a BD.fit waterproof insert to keep your hands warm and dry. They work well skiing down to very cold temperatures under 20F. They are among the warmest mittens I have skied with. They do not have some extra features such as touch … Read more
The Outdoor Master Elk MIPS snow helmet is an entry level ski and snowboard helmet aimed at resort skiers and boarders. It has a PC hardshell, with EPS liner and MIPS for safety. The Elk is a warmer helmet with enough venting to keep you from getting too sweaty without being cold. It is a … Read more
The Smith Nexus is the flagship helmet from Smith Optics. It is packed full of features and safety technology. It has MIPS and lots of Koroyd honeycomb. It is a very comfortable helmet to wear. The Nexus is one of the best ski helmets available today. What we liked: What we didn’t like: Specifications Video … Read more
You may have heard that skiing is an expensive sport. How much does it cost to ski or snowboard for a day? How much does it cost to ski for a season? The really short answer is that 1 day of skiing or snowboarding will run you anywhere from $200(or more) to $80(or less) depending … Read more
The Aleck Nunchucks wireless ski helmet speakers have good sound quality and battery life. They also have a comm feature that runs through their phone app. They are thinner than most other wireless helmet speakers making them more comfortable to wear. They are the best ski helmet speakers around today. What we liked: What we … Read more
You’ve been skiing at bit at Mt Holly, or your small local ski resort, and you’ve taken some road trips to up north or Vermont. Someone introduced you to the Warren Miller film and you’ve seen some out of this world scenes from resorts out west such as Jackson Hole. It’s time for your first … Read more
Helmet and visor combos are a new trend to hit the skiing world in the last few years. They offer a sleek integrated look. They are a better option than OTG goggles for many people that need to wear prescription glasses while skiing. The Smith Optics Survey MIPS is their helmet visor offering. It has … Read more
The Dakine Fall Line Ski Roller Bag is large enough to carry 2 pairs of skis and poles or 1 pair of skis, poles and ski boots. It can fit almost all your other ski gear like helmets, gloves, and outerwear as well. It is a sturdy bag with rollers making it easy to travel … Read more
The Wildhorn Brimhall Ski Boot Bag has a lot of attractive features such as a dedicated boot compartment, stowable backpack straps, and fleece lined goggle compartment. It is small enough that it could work as a carryon bag for flying without a helmet inside. It is well made with durable materials and zippers. What we … Read more