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Dupraz D2 Skis — the Industry Gamechanger

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Todd Lawson

The biggest pat on the back for any ski designer has to be winning the grand-daddy of them all, the 2012 ISPO Award. The ISPO AWARD label stands as a… Read More

Humpday Gear: The GOAL ZERO Nomad

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Todd Lawson

Goal Zero Nomad Solar Panels ($99) Sometimes life or death depends on having a fully charged Sat Phone. Or you might need a bit of juice for your camera batteries… Read More

Wade Davis and the Birth of the Modern Sherpa

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Todd Lawson

Wade Davis calls the title on his National Geographic business card, that of Explorer-in-Residence, an ‘oxymoronic sinecure’. Whatever that means. When you are as worldy, as well-spoken and as educated… Read More

Gear Review: The Surefoot Experience

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Todd Lawson

The science of feet is amazing. The science behind the custom boot-fitting process at Surefoot even more. I had the good-fortune to have finally stepped into a pair of Surfeoot… Read More

Poll: What is the ultimate day-long Sea to Sky adrenalin rush in the winter?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Todd Lawson

Winner gets the big daddy, the Leatherman Multi-Tool 300. You MUST answer the poll AND make a comment below to be eligible to win.

Fred Beckey’s Magnum Opus

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Todd Lawson

The first time I met Fred Beckey he was sleeping on the carpeted floor of the house I was staying at. He’d been offered a bed, but refused. “This is… Read More

Gear Review: The Suunto CORE

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Todd Lawson

In three words or less I can tell you everything you need to know about the Suunto CORE. You. Want. One. Suunto is a watch company clearly on top of… Read More

Take poll, Win headlamp:Best partners for snowcave sex?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Todd Lawson

WIN this sweet LED Lenser headlamp… You MUST answer the poll AND make a comment below to be eligible to win. Thanks to the kind folks at Led Lenser. We’ll… Read More

Poll: What was the best thing about skiing in the 80′s?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by John Magill

Win this Leatherman Skeletool! Santa Claus is comin’ to town! And he just might come down your chimney. All you gotta do is answer our weekly Mountain Life poll question… Read More