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I had heard a little about the new Gary Fisher Rumblefish from the Fat Cyclist’s post from the Trek Media Camp, so when I got a chance to ride it, I thought I’d give it a whirl to see if my...

Leading up to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the U.S. Ski Team is amped for a killer year. With Lindsey Vonn continuing her dominance on the hill and the other team members not far...

Wool is your friend… repeat after me… WOOL IS YOUR FRIEND. Good… nice work! Well, with all the synthetic fabrics on the market these days, sometimes I have to convince people that natural fibers are...

I just got word that a new snowcat skiing operation will begin operations in Jones Pass, just outside Winter Park, Colorado. At only 45 minutes from Denver, this just might be one of the most...

An athletic shell is key to 4-season trail running. Even in the dead of winter, a variety of thin layers is much preferred over anything thick and heavy. The Sierra Designs Kenosha Jacket is a great...

Some British things just don’t cross the pond real well for one reason or another. For example, it took many years for the Mini Cooper to actually make it here and flourish and well, lets face it,...

As more and more manufacturers are producing skis with rockered tips, it’s important to keep proper sizing in mind. In effect, the rockered tip or tip/tail reduces the overall running length to...

With just a push of cold weather thus far this Fall, I have had an opportunity to try out a handful of foul-weather trail runners. With all the success the Montrail Mountain Masochist shoes have...

With the introduction of the Niner WFO this year, Niner continues to promote the demise of the 26er in all disciplines–including DH. DH!?!?!? Really? Yup… the WFO is for real and to complement the...

A trail runner’s ideal headlamp is one that punches a big hole through the darkness without tearing a big hole in your wallet.  Black Diamond’s Spot is one of the better combinations of high power...

With eight world-class ski resorts within an hour’s drive from my house, why do I still dream about skiing elsewhere? Well, maybe because it’s fun to ski something new and exciting and maybe it’s...

Looks like Backcountry.com is stepping it up with their new Stoic brand. I’ve been very impressed with the variety of Backcountry-branded gear I’ve reviewed in the past and envision the new Stoic...

Do you think we’ll ever see the demise of the bicycle chain? Well, belt drivetrains have been around for a few years now as mostly a novelty. For 2010, Norco is trying to bring it mainstream… well…...

Cooking in the backcountry can be simple, or it can be archaic and annoying. Be it known that I hate, no loathe campfires. If I was living 100 years ago and loved the outdoors as much as I do–heck...

It’s hard to top the utility value of a durable headlamp that’s bright enough to light your way on dark morning trails, but small enough to conveniently tuck away in a pocket after the sun comes up. ...