Category: Apparel/Protection

  • Fischer athlete Noah Dines breaks record for most vert skied in one month

    Fischer Alpine Ski athlete, Noah Dines’s recent achievement of logging the most vertical feet ever ascended in one month, is an impressive feat. Dines is hoping to ski a whopping 3 million vertical feet in 2024, and just this January, he tallied 378,024 vertical feet, beating out Greg Hill, who set the previous vert record…

  • Tifosi Optics releases the Sanctum Sunglasses

    Tifosi Optics has launched the Sanctum, an oversized shield-style pair of sunglasses that exudes a perfect combination of fashion and functionality. Sanctum makes history as the brand’s first sunglasses style to be crafted with plant-based frame technology, Thrive. Composed of 45% renewable raw materials derived from castor oil, the Thrive Frame boasts a light, flexible,…

  • Backcountry Access Announces New Branding and Brand Logo for 2024

    Backcountry Access Announces New Branding and Brand Logo for 2024 Backcountry Access (BCA) was founded in Colorado in 1994 by hardcore backcountry enthusiasts whose primary objective was to innovate backcountry safety for all. Since its inception, BCA has achieved many landmark “firsts” in product innovation and safety techniques that have made a lasting impact on…

  • The Warmest Gloves for January’s Coldest Days – Gordini’s Top Selects for Keeping You Outside Longer

    Here is a selection of the warmest gloves and mitts from Gordini. Gordini’s styles feature revolutionary fabrics, features, and insulation for protection and warmth for the coldest of days. After just having some of the most bitter cold conditions in Colorado, these gloves are the ideal candidate to survive the brunt of the winter. FORGE…

  • Helly Hansen’s Winter 2023 Arctic Patrol Collection

    Helly Hansen’s Winter 2023 Arctic Patrol Collection, Developed With and Tested By Arctic Scientists Since its founding in 1877, Helly Hansen has continued to work closely with professionals, gathering their insights throughout the design and development process to create gear that can withstand the harshest conditions, even with changing activity levels and fluctuating weather. For…

  • Best Wool Socks for Biking: Swiftwick’s Pursuit Collection

    Your Adventure Companion: Merino Wool Socks For Year-Round Performance The Swiftwick PURSUIT is constructed with nature’s technical fiber Merino wool and upgraded with a reinforced heel and toe to maximize durability. The four-season fiber of Merino wool provides warmth in the winter and cooling in the summer and absorbs moisture without feeling soggy or losing…

  • Smith Optics Launches The Venture Sunglasses

    Where snow falls, you follow. On summit bids or high-speed descents, the Smith Venture sunglasses provide much-needed eye protection in alpine environments. They’re our take on glacier glasses, with removable side shields that protect against light reflecting off snow, rock, and ice. ChromaPop lens technology offers a terrain-boosting view of every wind drift and crevasse.…

  • Pearl iZUMi Polartec Cycling Apparel for Wet Winter Weather

    Don’t let wet winter weather spoil your training plan – conquer wet winter rides with Pearl Izumi’s Polartec cycling apparel. With a focus on quality, function, and style, these high-performance pieces will keep you warm, dry, and comfortable in the most challenging conditions. The mini lineup includes the PRO Alpha Layer, PRO NeoShell WxB Jacket,…

  • The MTB Lab Best Apparel of 2023

    The MTB Lab Best Apparel of 2023 includes shorts, bibs, bib tights, shirts, jerseys, jackets, and gloves for warm and cold season: Pearl iZUMi Summit Shell Shorts – Light and airy shorts. Pearl iZUMi Expedition Pro Bib Short – Comfortable bibs with good compression and padding Pearl iZUMi AmFIB Lite Cycling Bib Tights – Cusp…

  • The MTB Lab Best Helmets of 2023

    The MTB Lab Best Helmets of 2023 include the Leatt Enduro 3.0 helmet (3-in-1 for open-face, over-ear, or full-face conversion), the ABUS CliffHanger MIPS helmet (deep-fitting protective half-shell-style),  the Smith Method MIPS Snow helmet (MIPS and zonal Koroyd coverage), and finally the Smith Summit Backcountry Snow helmet (good ventilation and zonal KOROYD coverage). Leatt Enduro…

  • Swiftwick Happy Holidays Sock Sale

    Save 20% On All Socks Now! Swiftwick Vision Holiday Socks Swiftwick is launching its new Vision Holiday sock design, the Raptor Rock. This sock features fun holiday artwork that’s perfect for gifting your fitness friends who love to run and bike. All of the Vision Collection socks are made with high-performance fibers that wick moisture…

  • Fischer becomes exclusive ski partner of the Colorado Mountain School

    Fischer US is pleased to announce a new and exclusive ski partnership with the Colorado Mountain School (CMS). Starting in December 2023, CMS guides will exclusively be on Fischer’s award-winning Transalp ski lineup, including the Backcountry Magazine Editor’s Choice Transalp 105CTi  and the Freeskier Editor’s Choice Transalp 98CTi. The Colorado Mountain School, founded in 1981, is dedicated…

  • Fox Racing Releases New Dropframe Pro Helmet

    The ¾-shell is packed with features and E-bike-certified Fox Racing, the global leader in motocross and mountain bike safety equipment and apparel, introduces significant updates to the “first to market” Dropframe Pro. This new iteration features similar upgrades as the Proframe RS with an all-new aesthetic and list of features that further enhance the performance…

  • Velocio 2023 Cold-Weather Riding Essentials

    Winter is here, whether you’re ready or not. But you don’t need to let the weather slow your roll. Here are some cold-weather essentials from Velocio to keep you riding through the darkest, coldest, and hardest conditions. Secondly, Velocio is running a Holiday Promotion this month. Those who purchase $200 or more will receive a $40 gift…

  • Paka Releases PAKACLOUD – The First Alpaca Fiber Fleece Alternative

    PAKACLOUD tests as 2x more thermally efficient than standard synthetic fleece Paka, the leading innovator in alpaca apparel, today launches their latest material innovation in alpaca fiber: PAKACLOUD. This alpaca-based fleece is the first of its kind and outperforms standard synthetic fleece in warmth-to-weight ratio, testing twice as warm in CLO value tests. The original…

  • Tifosi Optics 2023 Gift Guide

      Are you looking for last-minute stocking stuffers or budget-friendly gifts? Tifosi Optics offers top-quality optics at affordable prices. All of their eyewear offers hydrophilic Grilamid TR-90 frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. Here are some lifestyle, sporty, and full-frame coverage highlights from their lineup: $25 to $80. Rail Sunglasses The Rail Rimless Eyeshield offers maximum…