Unofficial Outdoor Gear Reviews

Check out this Squaw Valley ski instructor jacket from the early 1960′s.  Taking a look back at the technology available back in the day, it’s quite remarkable just how far … Read More

  Mike Basich has long been known as the ultimate Do It Yourselfer. When he’s not shooting self portraits, building his own ski lifts in his backyard or this amazing … Read More

via, gCaptain.com At $40 per month Globalstar is offering an unlimited airtime call plan for new customers. A plan both cheaper and with much greater call coverage than any cell phone … Read More

The Marmot Spire pant is a solid option for virtually any winter sport enthusiast.  It is bright enough for the resort.  Light enough to hike in.  Dexterous enough to hold … Read More

It is now 2012 and people 20 years ago would have thought that mankind would have invented some sort of awesome/inexpensive personal flying device by now. Unfortunately our dreams of charging around … Read More

No one likes being woken up by a Ranger at 7 am with his tazer drawn but if this were to happen and one was to be ticketed for illegal … Read More

  Andrew McLean is one of America’s most accomplished and experienced ski mountaineers. He has also been testing and designing gear for companies like Black Diamond and Mountain Hardwear for … Read More

The skiing starts 1:00 in These guys are creative. Top moments include: 2:10 Click your ski off mid backflip to stomp  2:00 The Human anchored rail -Disaster  4:13 Quad kink elbow rail … Read More

Waterville Valley ski resort in New Hampshire just became the official ski resort of the Boston Red Sox.  The first thing we could think of was: “Good freakin’ luck getting … Read More

Long before the Sony Walkman, portable CD players and the iPod there was Astraltune. Aimed primarily at skiers who wanted to listen to music on the slopes, the device debuted on … Read More

Marker has been one of the major players in the binding business, and the introduction of their “Royal Family” lineup a few years back solidified them as a prominent player … Read More

Skiingbusiness.com sat down for an interview with Peter Aschauer, a pioneer of Avalache Airbags and founder of ABS.  skiingbusiness.com Attributed with founding the modern avalanche airbag in the ’80s, Peter Aschauer has … Read More

How many ski poles did you break this winter?  Sick Stickz is celebrating spring with a SKI POLE SALE. You can get two pairs of ski poles (any length) a … Read More

Rare items are sought after and often expensive. The Unofficial Networks pom-pom beanie is rare, YES, and sought after, CERTAINLY. Expensive? Not yet. This is simply a fantastic item of … Read More

The Massif jacket, part of Causwell’s Mountain Division is my everyday insulator. It is a light weight synthetic down jacket that is easily packable, and has a water resistant nylon … Read More

Quick hit side country routes? Day long adventures in the backcountry? Whatever your approach, the Agent Pack from Black Diamond Equipment proves to be a solid companion. The Agent’s sleek, efficient … Read More

With a starting price of around $70 the Amazon Kindle has been adopted by countless readers around the world, but did you know it could also save your life? Picture this … Read More

A trusted veteran of ski patrollers and mountain enthusiasts, the Dakine Poacher Pack is the go-to Pack for your all around mountain needs.  Simple clean design allows good storage and easy … Read More

The Freeskiing World Tour Quailifier at Moonlight Basin will be kicking off here in Montana in about 3 short hours. This quick edit gives you a feel for the conditions … Read More

By: Kyler Roush How many times have we all heard: “Bro I was like going 60 MPH!” “Dude I bet that air was ATLEAST 30 feet!” “I can’t see with … Read More

I can’t quite decide what to think about this setup. They claim it is “the world’s smallest motor home setup fitting most cars.” The first thing that comes to mind is … Read More

The new Volkl Gotama has long been a favorite in the ski industry.  Undergoing a number of transformations over the past years, the new 2013 Gotama enters the field as … Read More

Why spend $300 on a GoPro when 90 $Bucks$ will score you a Optrix Helmet-Mount Case for your iPhone. Shoot POV straight from your Phone.  Pros Everyone on the hill will know … Read More

Anon Optics 2013: M1 Goggle We all know what a pain in the ass it can be to swap goggle lenses while out on the hill. Some goggles like the … Read More

Freeskier Gear Girl: Vol 10, October Freeskier Gear Girl: December 2011 Freeskier Gear Girl: October 2011 Freeskier Gear Girl: Vol 11, October Gear Girl: Vol 10, November Freeskier Gear Girl: Vol … Read More

Flylow – Tough Guy Glove $28.00 MSRP Flylow doesn’t just make great jackets and pants, they have some pretty great gloves too.  The Flylow Tough Guy Glove is the “best … Read More