Gear Review & Tech Talk

Because the majority of PCT hikers wear them, that’s why. Joking aside, several attractive attributes of the Lone Peak factor into its popularity among those hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, and this year’s model, the Lone Peak 7, is no exception. In short, the shoe offers excellent stability through its unique outsole grip and internal zero-drop, remarkable comfort from...

  We have used our Dometic CFX3 45 for the third season, and I just realized that I haven't written a gear review for this WONDERFUL DC (12 volt / 24 volt), AC (110-240), or solar, powered cooler. Shame on me!  Let me get straight to the point we love it ALOT! A WHOLE LOT! You can plug...

Entry Open Date: April 3, 2023. Entry Deadline Date: April 16, 2023 @ 11:59:59pm Facebook Voting: April 3- April 18, 2023 Shreddie Awards Night: April 24, 2023 Doors open @7pm - Ceremony Start 7:30 - Truckee Art Center on Church Street The 8th Annual Shreddit Showdown is sponsored by some of the biggest names in the ski world including: Blizzard, Lange, Marker...

Granite Chief x Wagner Custom Skis = A Perfect Pair For The Sierras!                             Ever wish you could have a pair of custom skis? Now you can because Granite Chief partnered up with Wagner Custom...

by Edith Thys | Thys writes for SkiRacing.com and RacerX.com Marker Dalbello Völkl’s Generations Project started three years ago, with the development of an all new Völkl Junior Slalom ski. The company approached this challenge by looking beyond the existing method and tapped into the expertise of former World Cup athletes in the MDV family who are now raising...

Our annual Ski Service Card is now on sale through Labor Day. About 35 years ago, someone on our staff came up with an idea to offer a season pass for ski tuning, repairs, binding work, boot fitting, all the back shop services that skiers need to ski with confidence and ski their best. Herb claims it was his idea...

 by: Rachel Meisler The Earth needs water, and so do you. The solution to pollution is dilution, and Granite Chief has hydration solutions to help you detox your body.  If you’re in Truckee, you’ve probably noticed all the wildfire smoke and you're not trying to breathe too deeply.  Whether you need to counteract the effects of daily air pollution or just...

By: Izzy Jackson Are you looking for a durable, warm, and comfortable sleeping bag? Come try our Western Mountaineering bags! Western Mountaineering has been around for over 45 years and continues to make top-notch quality products. Their sleeping bags have been one of the most sought out bags in the outdoor lovers’ community. Even though their bags do come at...

by Jedidiah Kravitz When looking to buy a new rope, sometimes all the different options can be a bit overwhelming. Every brand offers different lengths, diameters, and treatments. So how do you know which rope will be the best for you? First off, the most important thing to ask yourself is what is going to be the purpose of...

If you're one of those that live and play in the mountains, there are two seasons when we pull out our gear to review and make sure we're ready to hit the slopes, the hiking, and mountain bike trails. Two piles, one for the items we can get at least one more season out of, and the other pile...