Category: Events

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Wolf Tooth Components

    Wolf Tooth Components Precision Headsets They have just released a brand new line of precision headsets which follow along with their typical high-quality, high-performance and highly engineering CNC artisanship. After two years internal development the trick headsets utilize the superb Enduro stainless steel cartridge bearings sealed with their top and bottom lip seals. They have lightweight top covers in…

  • Ergon GA3 Grips Review

    The GA3 feature a “Mini-wing” design that offers more comfort and wrist support for GA2 grip fans and riders with smaller hands who found other winged grips to be too big. The highly functional and ergonomic grips utilize advanced materials and designs and shapes, to fit the hand as naturally as possible for increased comfort and decreased…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – Under Armour

    Under Armor has some exciting new products at the show, such as the new Horizon BPF running shoe featuring Michelin outsole and lugs, the updated Horizon RTT GTX with a Gore-Tex membrane. They also have some innovative outdoor apparel, including the highly functional ColdGear Reactor Terrain Hybrid 1/2 Zip shirt, the Terrain Hybrid Pants and…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – Osprey Packs

    Osprey was showing the new Ozone Duplex which offers a Daypack and a Carry-On-Sized Cargo Bag two-in-one design, an updated Ozone rolling luggage, a redesigned Mutant technical pack lineup with a new 22L addition and finally, the Transporter series gets a roller option. Ozone Duplex Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – Traction gear from STABIL , Hillsound Equipment, and Yaktrax

    STABIL STABIL is one of the leading U.S. manufacturers of traction footwear, and they were showing their outdoor traction line called the STABILicers. The STABILicers collection offers solutions to fit any outdoor winter pursuit, from walking the dog or going for a run on an icy sidewalk to hikes in challenging conditions. For further information…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – Five Ten, Merrell, OOFOS, Birkenstock, and Muck Boots

    Shoe sightings from the show include Five Ten’s Sleuth Slip-On’s and Impact Pro MTB shoe, Merrell’s innovative Thermo Rogue winter boot and barefoot shoe collection, OOFOS’s biomechanically comfy OOfoam sandals/shoes, Birkenstock’s massive sandal/shoe lineup, and Muck Boots Arctic Ice winter boots and casual shoe collection. Five Ten Sleuth Slip-On The Sleuth Slip-On has a woven…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – Socks from Eurosock, Cotopaxi, Balega and Lorpen

    At the show, Eurosock had the innovative Sensorysox with sensory technology, Cotopaxi is finally releasing their llama-fiber Libre Socks, Balega with their Drynamix fabric and Lorpen with their TRILAYER Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic fabric. Eurosock Eurosock International was showing their innovative Sensorysox line of socks that incorporate sensory technology into the design to improve athletic performance. An elastic structure of…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – Gordini Gloves

    Gordini has some great gloves for the coming season including the innovative ERGOknit 3D knit glove, the high tech waterproof Camber glove that incorporates the ERGOknit technology, and the tough Mtn Crew work glove with Downtek insulation. Camber The Gordini Camber is a mix of ‘Classic Glove’ heritage meets ‘Cutting-Edge’ design. It’s built around Gordini’s revolutionary 3D…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – AfterShokz, Drysure, Fuelbelt and GU

    AfterShokz Trekz Air The new AfterShokz Trekz Air headphone uses the bone conduction technology to transmit excellent fidelity sound through the listener’s cheekbones to the inner ear, bypassing the eardrum entirely along with a rubberized, thin and flexible titanium frame that offers extreme comfort, strength, and durability. The Trekz Air was designed for rigorous athletic…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – XERO Shoes

    XERO shoes and sandals let you enjoy the fun and freedom of letting your feet move the way nature intended and they’re lightweight, flexible, super comfortable. The minimalist design has thin and flexible soles that are contoured to the shape of the human foot, mimicking a barefoot experience. Whether you’re walking, hiking, running, working out,…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – BUFF Headwear

    For the coming season, BUFF has a brand new Run Collection that’s lightweight, absorbent, stretchy and has reflective strips, along with an expanded lifestyle and armband lineup, and finally, they’ve redesigned Original BUFF with 4-way stretch and features green manufacturing. For further information refer to buffusa.com. BUFF Run Collection For summer 2018 they have an entirely new product…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – CGear Sand-Free Mats and Footwear

    CGear technology allows sand and dirt to fall through them and the patented weave keeps it from working its way from the ground up so any gear you put on the mat stays clean. Their collection ranges from personal sized mats for backpacking to RV sized mats, drone landing pads, soft beach towels and beach bags, and…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – Crescent Moon Snowshoes EVA All-Foam V2 Debut

    Crescent Moon Snowshoes was showing off their latest iteration of their award-winning Eva All-Foam Snowshoe at the show, the Eva All-Foam V2. The Version 2 includes the addition of aluminum cleats to compliment the “tri-star clusters” in the TPU traction plate, which will provide a more versatile snowshoe, and give snowshoers access to more technical terrain for…

  • Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018 – Klean Kanteen, DMOS, Rumpl and Julbo

    Klean Kanteen was focusing on their about to be released green friendly Klean Coat bottle coating, while DMOS has added flat and serrated edges to their Alpha and Stealth Pro snow shovels, Rumpl blankets gets some towels and Julbo has Aerospeed and Renegade sunglasses with the  Zebra Light Red photochromic lens. Klean Kanteen The family-owned company introduced…

  • Celebrating the life of Tim Watkins

    Tim Virgil Watkins Nov 17, 1956, to Sept 14, 2017  For this post, an ode to my friend, I am not going into any of the circumstances of his heinous passing. Instead, this is a celebration of his life. #BeLikeTim #MissMyTimmy Loveland Ski Area I first met Tim Watkins when he was a ski patroller…

  • Video – Another Miraculous Aaron Gwin Win At the Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Cup

    Photo courtesy of Red Bull and Bartek Woliński The Men’s World Cup UCI Downhill finals at the Mont-Sainte-Anne on August 6, 2017, turned out to be an entertaining and challenging race. The Australian rider Dean Lucas had set the best time before the course conditions turned ugly when a deluge of rain slammed everything. The…