A few days back, Trevor Hall asked me if I wanted to go check out Tioga Pass and maybe make a little day edit, and of course I was down. I had experienced the area, the infamous Mobile station, the beauty of Mono Lake, the 3 or 4 dining options on the Lee Vining strip and the creepy streets of Bodie and the 395 in all its glory, never having skied there, it was high time to check it out.
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In a market flooded with overweight, out of control multi-tools, the Leatherman Skeletool CX is a breath of fresh air. Rather than packing as much useless crap that you will … Read More
If you have ever had the pleasure of riding Unity Snowboards‘ Dominion you are aware of the greatness that can come from splitting this board. It is the same cut, … Read More
For the next several weeks Unofficial is stoked to have the knowledgeable gals and guys from Tahoe City’s Alpen Glow Sports share some beta with us to get us all … Read More
As a video guy in the ski industry, I have come to have a particular set of gear that optimizes efficiency yet still allows for getting great footage. Upon getting … Read More
Some of you have rafted, some have kayaked, more have camped, but I stake my reputation on the assumption that EVERYONE HAS TRIED TO DO SOMETHING IN THE DARK BEFORE. … Read More
Coming in at anywhere between $122-$175 dollars it’s tough to find a better pair of softshell ski pants than Patagonia’s latest offering in the updated Men’s Backcountry Guide Softshell Pant.
It’s mountaineering season and before you go after your net alpine adventure you better have a reliable harness in your quiver. If you’re planning to use rope systems to protect … Read More
This weeks gear review REI Water Bottle – Flat Oval Poly Bottle 8 fl oz is from 5th grader and Squaw ripper, Parker Russell.
Finally, a water bottle that can fit in a ski pant pocket! Holding 8 fl. ounces for $2.00. Jumping off huge cliffs is no problem because you cant feel the water bottle. You can also link turns up without duress.
The Black Diamond Whippet has become one of my most used items in an ever growing quiver of gear to manage risk and stay safe while skiing the backcountry. Even … Read More
