Active family lifestyle in Utah
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 17th, 2008
The Burton Ion ‘08 has been redeveloped so that it is lighter, smarter and more comfortable. There is a new ultra light mesh skin that drops precious ounces and also makes the boot stronger. The pull cord system gives you a custom fit by enabling you to tighten the lower and upper half to your […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 16th, 2008
If you are a beginner or a seasoned pro you cannot go wrong with the Alpina NNN BC Magnum Binding for all your cross country ski adventures. These bindings are easy to use even with gloves on and can handle even the fatter cross country tour skis. They are a definite must have at $79.95 […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 12th, 2008
This is a sweet winter pack for all backcountry adventurers. Black Diamond has effectively and logically combined a hydration system with the avalung which, exhales behind you into a comfortable pack. You can carry a snowboard or your skis diagonal or A frame. There is a rescue whistle built into the chest buckle and an […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 11th, 2008
The Black Diamond Glidelite skins are a must have for any backcountry tour. The double bar tip attaches to a wide variety of skis and the STS attachment will fit any tail including twin tips. They weigh only 1LB 4 OZ and roll up small enough to fit into your pocket once you’ve reached the […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 9th, 2008
Isis makes clothing “that works for women” and you can see Marla Bailey having fun in hers! The Whisper Down jacket is made with a 650 down fill, water resistant rip-stop nylon and a life time warranty. The cut is feminine and flattering without the puffy look. It is extremely warm and comes in three […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 4th, 2008
The Burton Stria Snowboard is a great all around park board built for women that has also gotten Transworld Snowboardings Good Wood Award. The Stria is known for its forgiving flex and pop which delivers a good ride. This twin board has Burtons new EST binding system which makes set up pretty quick and painless. […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 4th, 2008
Lib Tech Total Ripper Series Snowboard comes in two shapes. The smaller sizes are shaped more for park and pipe while the larger sizes are more geared towards powder riding. All sizes are made with Magnetraction (MTX) which replaces the “two contact point” ski theory. MTX has seven contact points which means more control directly […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Dec 28th, 2007
Ninthward is a new company founded by Campbell Mckeogh in 2003. This close knit Mammoth based ski and clothing company is named after a low income neighborhood in New Orleans. They try to copy that same community feel where every one looks after one another as a company and as a team. There has been […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Dec 5th, 2007
Personally, I think gaiters are pretty silly but if I was going to wear a pair I would go with these. If you need anything taller than this then you should probably be wearing some sort of ski pant. They should work really well at keeping dirt and rocks out of your shoes because of […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Dec 5th, 2007
The Suunto t1 heart rate monitor is recommed for a fitness training routine. It comes with a three zone system to customize your workouts to your specific needs plus a caloric burning counter. The heart rate belt is included as well as a 2 year warranty. The sleek yet casual design of the waterproof […]
