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 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 Outdoor Master Horizon Ski Goggles share a lot of features with the popular Outdoor Master Pro Goggles. They have similar construction and the same easy to use magnetic lens swap system. They have a similar low price as well. They have a larger lens that offers 25% more peripheral vision in the side and … Read more
The Eagle is the latest offering from popular budget ski goggle brand Outdoor Master. The Eagle comes with 2 lenses that are color optimized and set to work for bright conditions and flat light conditions. These goggles are ready to challenge the best out there for flat light and anti-fog performance. If you want to … Read more
The Outdoor Master Emerald Ski Helmet is a basic entry level ski helmet with a few more features than most cheap budget ski helmets. It is a nice improvement over the popular Outdoor Master Kelvin helmet. It uses similar basic ABS hardshell construction. It has adjustable vents, goggle defog vents, audio compatible ear pads, and … Read more
If you don’t live near any mountains or you want to ski somewhere with a bit more adventure then it’s time for a ski vacation. how much does a ski trip cost? Along with all the normal costs of skiing, it’s time to add in someplace to stay and transportation to get there. You may … 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
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
The Venustas 3L Heated Ski Jacket combines innovative heating technology with practical ski-focused features, making it a strong contender for cold-weather outdoor enthusiasts. Let’s dive into its key features, pros, cons, and who might benefit most from this jacket. Waterproof 3L Thermolite Heated Ski Jacket What we liked: What we didn’t like: Video Review Key … Read more
The Wildhorn Roca is an entry level ski goggle with spherical lenses and a frameless design. It uses Wildhorn’s magnetic lens swap system with 2 latches for extra securtiy. It has good lens clarity and comfort and everything you’d expect in a mid-level ski goggle at a budget ski goggle price. What we liked: What … Read more