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Review: Westcomb Mirage jacket

Justin — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:23:00 +0000

It’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 from (ex-Arcteryxers) [...]

Avalanche beacon review round up

Justin — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:56:15 +0000

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 [...]

Sharing the bloggity blog blogger love

Justin — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:31:34 +0000

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 Andrew McLean’s [...]

Boarder ‘rides’ avy at Tuckerman

Justin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:37:27 +0000

Three words: lucky motherf*cker (or is that two words?)

The crowd cheering is an [...]

A few Avalung vids

Justin — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:44:33 +0000

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 [...]

Photo sneak preview: Osprey Kode 38 pack

Justin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:27:07 +0000

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 [...]

(mock) How to: on the hill base grind/structuring

Justin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:29:32 +0000

*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 1: Hike up east facing/melted out peak

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 [...]

Importance of Islands of Safety – tetonAT x-post

Justin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:09:45 +0000

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 [...]

Eddie Bauer’s new “First Ascent” line

Justin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:13:04 +0000

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 clothing available [...]

Steinar Nes avoids the white death in Norway

Justin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:55:27 +0000

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: [...]