Author: Brian Mullin

  • Backcountry Access releases the Tracker4 Avalanche Beacon

    Press Release Backcountry Access (BCA) this month announced the release of its newest avalanche beacon the Tracker4™, for winter 2020/21. The design of the Tracker4 avalanche transceiver marks a new industry standard for transceiver durability and ease-of-use for those moments when every second count. When asked about what makes the Tracker4 different from other BCA…

  • Introducing the RevGrips RG5 Ergonomic Grips

    The new RevGrips RG5 Grip continues its ongoing mission to end the dreaded arm pump and hand fatigue problem many riders face. This all-new ergonomic grip design is built upon their award-winning Shock Absorbing Grip platform and is packed with features to add control and comfort for all riders. Whether you focus on DH, XC,…

  • 2020 Holiday Gift Guide – Skiing

    Giro Grid/Envi MIPS Helmets Giro Sport Design new Grid MIPS (men’s) and Envi MIPS (women’s) helmets weigh in at feathery light 400-grams. The innovative MIPS® Spherical Technology’s Ball-and-Socket design helps redirect impact forces away from the brain by allowing the outer liner to rotate around the inner liner during a crash. It also eliminates contact with…

  • 2020 Holiday Gift Guide – Electronics

    OtterBox Power Up with OtterBox Power Banks, Cables, and More OtterBox has a full Power system lineup, including Power Banks, Mobile/Car Charging Kits, and a slew of cables. OtterBox USB-C Fast Charge Wall Charger – Premium Fast Charge Premium single USB-C Wall Chargers from OtterBox are engineered rugged and built to outlast. Featuring a smart…

  • Video – FKT on Scotland’s West Highland Way Trail

    Stretching from just outside the hustle of Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow, to the iconic highland town of Fort William, the 95 miles (153km) West Highland Way is a world-famous, multi-day traverse loved by walkers from around the world. What is less well known about the route, is that a hardy band of mountain bikers has…

  • GOAT Cooler System Debuts Customizable Modular Design, Delivering the Ultimate Base Camp

    GOAT BOXCO Disrupts Cooler Industry with Launch of High-Performance Food and Gear Storage Solution Engineered for People Who Live Ready GOAT BOXCO is launching their all-new GOAT Cooler System, a high-performance food and gear storage solution built by, and for, people who GO AT life. Engineered to flip the switch on the cooler industry, the…

  • New Magura Products For 2021

    Magura’s Customize Your Brake program will continue into 2021, offering new components and rotors to best customize your MT brakes for better performance and ergonomics. Last year, Magura introduced the MDR-C and MDR-P rotors, which are stiffened and optimized to meet modern E-MTBs and gravity bikes’ requirements. The advantages: greater braking force, less fading, and…

  • WTB Vigilante 2.8 29er Tire Review

    The WTB Vigilante 2.8 tire is an aggressive All-Mountain design with an open tread pattern and large square lugs, and it offers excellent traction and braking. The 2.8-inch width is Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy, and the newer 29er size greatly aids bikepackers, Plus tire aficionados, and anyone that wants a big aggressive tire with a…

  • Wolf Tooth Components introduces the 8-Bit Pack Pliers

    The Wolf Tooth Components 8-Bit Pack Pliers is a lightweight multi-tool with 17 functions. Eight attachments nest inside the handles of master link pliers using magnets and a clever storage system. These attachments then fit into an 8mm ball detent swivel head with a 4mm opening for hex bits, which adds functionality to the already-versatile…

  • Introducing the Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT RIVAL Sportswatch

    ELEMNT RIVAL Watch Brings Wahoo’s Proven, Powerfully Simple Platform to Triathlon and Running for the First Time Wahoo’s first watch gives multi-sport athletes an eye-catching, innovative device to capture all their workout data with unprecedented ease. Wahoo’s ELEMNT RIVAL GPS multi-sport watch, unveiled today, offers triathletes and runners the user-centric design and functionality for which…

  • First Impressions – Giro Grid MIPS Helmet and Contour Goggle

    Giro Grid/Envi MIPS Helmets Giro Sport Design new Grid MIPS (men’s) and Envi MIPS (women’s) helmets weigh in at feathery light 400-grams. With the additional dangers of backcountry skiing, including things such as avalanches, rocks, trees, etc., dropping the extra weight means you’re more likely to bring along a helmet instead of leaving it at home…

  • WTB’s All-New Carbon CZR and E-Ready HTZ Rims

    Tougher than 2020: WTB’s All-New Carbon CZR and E-Ready HTZ Rims PRESS RELEASE What is happening!? 2020 has been a tough year, to say the least. With everything spiraling into continual chaos, it seems appropriate to introduce something to help improve the control and dependability in your life. Something you can always rely on, regardless…

  • Just In – Eggtronic 63W Laptop Power Bank

    Eggtronic 63W Laptop Power Bank Is the Ultimate On-The-Go Power Source Three USB ports, Power Delivery, Fast Charging, and 20,000mAh all in one power bank Simplifying the number of chargers required to power various devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops just got easier. Italian electronic company Eggtronic has created a portable power solution that is…

  • Video : Jill Kintner’s Sound of Sport

    Jill Kintner riding in Bellingham © Bryn Atkinson / Red Bull Content Pool American Jill Kintner is one of the world’s most versatile and accomplished mountain bike riders, earning Olympic bronze and plenty of world, national and event championships across disciplines including BMX, 4X, Slalom, Downhill, Pumptrack, and Enduro. In 2018 she claimed what amounts…

  • CamelBak Skyline LR 10 Hydration Pack Review

    The CamelBak Men’s Skyline 10 LR and Women’s Solstice LR 10 are lumbar All Mountain oriented packs and include new upgrades and features. The lumbar design’s lower center of gravity means more stability on bumpy trails and free upper body movement. The innovative new dual-wing hip belt system offers amazing load-carrying stability, comfort, and ventilation. The…

  • Hillsound BTR Stool Review

    The Hillsound BTR Stool uses lightweight materials with a telescoping and folding design that makes the BTR a seat you really can take anywhere. It features aluminum alloy legs, a nylon seat, and beefy plastic swivels, and it offers a 240 lbs weight capacity. The BTR, which stands for ‘Better Than a Rock,’ is the…