By Kate Drexler Okay, so either Burton is your thing or it’s not. To wear the Burton Billboard Slouch Beanie, you not only have to like Burton, you have to LOVE it. Just as it name suggests, wearing this hat means advertising the Burton name in full force, since “BURTON” is tattooed in bold colors [...]

I’m not sure what 17.5-micron merino wool is exactly, besides that the Stoic Merino 150 Crew shirt is made with this material and that it’s really soft! True to Stoic’s claims, this shirt goes beyond the traditional long underwear-type shirt to provide that extra bit of comfort and warmth. The other plus about the Stoic [...]

More than any other backcountry skiing backpack, the one standout about the Gregory Targhee Backpack is that is especially versatile. Depending on your preference, it can hold your skis in three different ways – vertically, diagonally, or criss-crossed. Plus, it has multiple compartments to carry specialty backcountry items like your avalanche probe or shovel. The [...]

When you’re in the backcountry, layering is of the utmost importance in any season. Patagonia makes a perfect pant for unpredictability – the R1 Fleece Pant. My boyfriend has a pair and he takes them every time we venture into the backcountry, be it for skiing in winter or backpacking in summer. Mainly, he’s very [...]