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After umpteen years of working with Black Diamond and skiing on their skis, I’ve made the switch to work with the great local manufacturer, Voile. It’s only been a short time, but it’s very exciting to work with a medium…
I haven’t blogged about gear very much in the past because I do a bunch of gear reviews over at Backcountry.com. They make it easy to get the product information, post reviews and ask questions. And now you can…
We all get to decide what “skiing” means on our own individual level. With all the gear manufacturers crafting backcountry tools we don’t have to be defined or limited by the gear, but only by imagination and…
There are sooooo many things I love about skiing. A major reason I’ve been able to stay interested in this activity for so long is the variety. This activity takes on so many shapes and forms and provides enjoyment in…
Not much time has been spent on my blog covering the gear I use. Having the right tools is a huge part of successful and enjoyable days in the mountains. I’m planning to do a few blog posts in the…
I got a call from Derek Weiss to go ski Mt Nebo the other day. It seemed about time to get down to check out this nearby peak that has been beckoning for years. Derek posted a great TR with…
I’m not sure of the origins of the quote, “It’s always snowing somewhere”, but I know it’s not snowing in Utah (currently 94 degrees and sunny). So what the hell are we doing here? With the coaxing of Andy Jacobsen…
This isn’t so much a ski review as it is a celebration of the floatiest, fastest, non-tip divingest pleasure-boards I’ve encountered. Black Diamond Megawatt Length=188cm Dimensions=153-125-130mm Turn Radius=42m I’ve had the privilege of being a BD product tester for the…