Category: Apparel/Protection

  • LIVSN Designs and Gnara Apparel Announce Release of Ecotrek Overalls for Direct Sale

    LIVSN Designs, an outdoor apparel brand focused on creating products and systems that minimize harm to the planet and people while maximizing function, launches its Ecotrek Overalls for direct sale today. Designed with Gnara Apparel, a fellow outdoor apparel brand built to empower everyone to Answer Nature’s Call® – literally – through products featuring their innovative,…

  • Tifosi 2024 Sunglasses Highlights

    Tifosi Optics offers top-quality optics at affordable prices. Their eyewear features hydrophilic Grilamid TR-90 or Thrive plant-based frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. We tested the new sports-oriented Moab, Stash, and Sanctum. Moab Tifosi Moab is built to tackle the most challenging trails while keeping athletes comfortable and focused on the long road ahead. An impact-resistant, scratch-proof…

  • Wild Rye Rebranding

    more than mountains: introducing the new wild rye We’re thrilled to share our new look with you! Our mountain logo had her moment, but after eight incredible years, it’s time for her to rest. She no longer reflects our brand’s evolution or our community’s boundless strength. And so, we bid her a fond farewell. One…

  • Swiftwick Merino Wool Socks

    PURSUIT The Swiftwick PURSUIT is constructed with Merino wool, nature’s technical fiber, and upgraded with a reinforced heel and toe to maximize durability. This four-season fiber provides warmth in the winter and cooling in the summer and absorbs moisture without feeling soggy or losing its ability to regulate temperature. The PURSUIT is engineered with fine-gauge…

  • Skida Releases Cozy Valentine’s Day Collection

        Skida’s new Valentine’s Day collection features a variety of pink and red accessories and a fresh Heart Strings print that will tug at your heartstrings with its charming blend of delicate hearts and dainty blooms. Designed for the coldest parts of winter, the new Heart Strings print is available in the Alpine Hat,…

  • The MTB Lab Best Apparel of 2024

    For ‘The MTB Lab Best Apparel of 2024,’ we choose jerseys from Party Shirt International and Velocio, shorts from Patagonia and Velocio, a jacket from Velocio, bib chamois from Peral iZUMi, insulation from Pearl iZUMi, and finally, socks for Paka. Party Shirt International Stretch-Tech Party Shirts The multifunctional LS Stretch-Tech Party Shirts remain a staple…

  • Smith 2024 Helmets and Googles

    Method Pro Mips Snow Helmet Explore the mountain, lap the park, or drop in on your secret stash. No matter where you like to ski or ride, the Smith Method Pro provides all-day comfort with our best-fit package and the latest crash coverage, including Zonal KOROYD and Mips impact protection. It elevates the standard Method helmet with…

  • Sweet Protection Primer Mips Helmet Review

    The Sweet Protection Primer MIPS helmet offers all the features ambitious mountain bikers need. With its low volume and extraordinary ventilation, the helmet is a minimalistic companion on the trail. The breakaway visor can be adjusted easily on the fly, and the helmet offers an optimized fit, improved ventilation, and lightweight construction, making it the…

  • Smith Sunglasses 2024 Gift Guide

    Shift Split MAG Put it into high gear with the Smith Shift Split MAG sunglasses. Their split-frame design provides an obstruction-free view of the road and trail with a lightweight feel that stays put through technical trails and full-gas descents. ChromaPop lens tech ensures crisp visuals to keep you on track and charging. Interchangeable lenses…

  • One Way poles for Backcountry, Sidecountry and Frontcountry Exploration

    It’s officially ski season, and this year, make sure you have your pole system dialed with One Way’s selection of carbon, aluminum, and hybrid poles. FR Carbon Vario Pro For the perfect freeride adventures The FR Carbon Vario Pro is the perfect go-to for freeride terrain. It’s made of an ultralight, stable carbon fiber/aluminum shaft,…

  • Black Diamond Equipment Announces Recall and Repair for PIEPS Pro IPS Avalanche Transceiver

    Black Diamond Equipment®, the North American distributor of PIEPS GmbH, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, is voluntarily recalling the PIEPS Pro IPS avalanche transceiver due to an issue with the size of the battery compartment. The company is offering to rework the affected device and return it…

  • Canadawide Sports Announces Acquisition of G3 Genuine Guide Gear

    Canadawide Sports Announces Acquisition of G3 Genuine Guide Gear, Focused on Revitalizing Operations Canadawide Sports, a leading employee-owned sports and outdoor equipment distributor is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vancouver-based G3 Genuine Guide Gear (G3), a well-respected name in backcountry skiing and snowboarding. This acquisition represents a new chapter for G3, focusing on revitalizing…

  • Fischer Releases Ranger 108 Ski Commemorating Kyle Smaine

    Fischer releases limited edition ski to commemorate late freeride ski athlete Kyle Smaine. To commemorate the life of late freeride ski athlete Kyle Smaine, Fischer is releasing a limited edition version of the Ranger 108 ski adorned with a design created by Blaz Bajzelj that speaks to Kyle’s legacy of kindness, his passion for skiing…

  • KOO Eyewear HYPE Sunglasses Has Maximum Ventilation

    Premium Italian eyewear brand KOO Eyewear announced the official launch of its newest cycling-centric sunglasses, equipped with maximum ventilation: the HYPE collection. The HYPE collection joins KOO’s current lineup of bicycling eyewear and boasts features, making it the brand’s most innovative sunglass launch to date. Mainly intended for road cycling, HYPE was uniquely crafted with…

  • Best Bamboo Ski Poles – Grass Sticks

    Grass Sticks makes gear for the love of sport, the love of community, and the love of future generations enjoying the outdoors. They are a small company based in the heart of Steamboat Springs, Co, that handcrafts bamboo Ski Poles and paddles. Every process is done in-house and runs through the hands of one of…

  • LEATT’s new MTB 2025 Shoe Collection

    ProClip 8.0 Endurance High-Performance Xc & Gravel Race Shoe Endurance shoe (XC & Gravel) with a lightweight and durable RipStop upper. The sole is carbon-injected (lightweight and stiff) and features RideGrip rubber with an aggressive tread pattern for easy off-bike walking or incline climbing. The cleat slots are extended for a greater range of adjustments.…