RSS FeedIt’s been awhile since I’ve fired up a review, and I’ve been sleeping on this one for awhile. Took the pics a few weeks back and just haven’t set aside the time to fire up some thoughts on the jacket. Marketing speak The Westcomb Mirage jacket is part of the Hardshell AX line of outerwear [...]
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Review: Westcomb Mirage jacket
May 28th, 2009 
Justin 
Posted in Reviews 
Tags: backcountry, ski, skiing, snowboard, snowboarding, westcomb, westcomb mirage 
Comments OffAvalanche beacon review round up
May 13th, 2009 Justin Haven’t been posting much lately due to time/energy commitments. Figured I’d take a moment to throw these two avalanche beacon review sites up to help out anybody who is looking for a beacon, especially as now it’s the offseason and the sales are going to start – and if you’re lucky you’ll find a screaming [...]
Posted in News Tags: avalanche beacons, backcountry, ski, skiing, snowboard, snowboarding Comments OffSharing the bloggity blog blogger love
May 7th, 2009 Justin Bored at work and/or killing time at work? Check out the below blogs, maybe one (or all) will be new to you. Some are snowboard, some ski, all good for a few extra mental vacation minutes. Jeremy Jones blog Lou Dawson, first guy to ski all the 14′ers in Colorado Lots of good cooler photos [...]
Boarder ‘rides’ avy at Tuckerman
April 27th, 2009 Justin Three words: lucky motherf*cker (or is that two words?) The crowd cheering is an odd touch.
Posted in Videos Tags: avalanche, ski, skiing, snowboard, snowboarding, tuckerman ravine 2 Comments »A few Avalung vids
April 22nd, 2009 Justin Yeah, I know most of you out there have probably seen these vids, but I was thinking about the Avalung and other ‘avalanche safety’ devices this morning (it’s 80 out, you’d think I’d be thinking about surfing or something right?). I actually own a standalone Avalung that was a gift from the lady friend for [...]
Posted in News, Videos Tags: avalung, avalung burial, backcountry, ski, skiing, snowboard, snowboarding 1 Comment »Photo sneak preview: Osprey Kode 38 pack
April 19th, 2009 Justin Dying tonight in our heatwave (RIP snow) and melting on the couch figured I’d snap a few pics of the Osprey Kode 38 that recently came into my possession. I’ve only got two days on the pack so want to hold off giving any real review yet as I’m still getting used to the Kode [...]
Posted in New Gear, Reviews Tags: backcountry, osprey kode, osprey kode 38, ski, skiing, snowboard, snowboarding 4 Comments »(mock) How to: on the hill base grind/structuring
April 16th, 2009 Justin *warning: blurry photos ahead, do not adjust your eyes* Step 1: Find east facing slope that has been baking in the sun all week. Climb said slope. Step 2: Achieve a zen-like state and sit/ponder the conditions you’ll be encountering in the near future to decide how you’d like to structure your base. Step 3: [...]
Importance of Islands of Safety – tetonAT x-post
April 13th, 2009 Justin Check this post over at Steve Romeo’s site today. That wet slide goes for a bit. Imagine yourself in it. Good vid to watch and keep in mind now that spring is upon us.
Posted in News Tags: backcountry, ski, skiing, snowboard, snowboarding, steve romeo, tetonAT Comments OffEddie Bauer’s new “First Ascent” line
April 8th, 2009 Justin Just came across this today, Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent. Interesting stuff as maybe, juuuust maybe, it means that Eddie Bauer is going back to it’s roots (though not going so far as to manufacturing in the USA…) and actually trying to put out quality outdoor gear again. First thought: Sweet, a potential source of outdoor [...]
Posted in News Tags: backcountry, Eddie Bauer, First Ascent, ski, skiing, snowboard, snowboarding 22 Comments »Steinar Nes avoids the white death in Norway
March 31st, 2009 Justin Just saw this vid of skier Steinar Nes triggering, than avoiding, an avy in Norway. Notice how it starts as a small slab around :35 in, almost looks like it’s just his sluff, but than moments later he acts as trigger for the HUGE slab to release. Shart factor: 10+
