GORE-TEX has announced the expansion of its Outerwear on Demand program to Killington and Jay Peak ski resorts in Vermont, marking its first introduction to the East Coast. This innovative rental service offers high-performance ski and snowboard clothing, catering to new enthusiasts and infrequent visitors who prefer not to invest in expensive gear. The program, Read more ›
Eric Larsen’s Polar Academy is championing diversity in polar exploration through its new scholarship program. Aimed at BIPOC individuals, this initiative seeks to break down the barriers traditionally faced in the outdoor adventure community. The scholarship, funded primarily by outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear company Jack Wolfskin, offers a fully-funded week-long polar training course, including Read more ›
Just as the X Games finish up in Aspen, Jackson Hole is prepping for the Kings & Queens of Corbet’s competition. An annual freeride skiing and snowboarding event that takes place on the legendary Corbet’s Couloir is scheduled for next week, February 4-11. The event features some of the world’s most exciting and decorated skiers Read more ›
Atomic has announced a new full line of skis designed by Chris Benchetler for the 2022-23 season. A collaboration that started in 2008, the iconic pow-slashing Bentchetler (a previous Best New Gear Award winner) now comes in a full collection of freeride and freestyle skis. Built with input from Atomic’s pro team of park, pipe Read more ›
MG Mountain Gazette Subscription Relaunched by, former POWDER Managing Editor, Mike Rogge in 2020. Mountain Gazzette is a favorite of ours here at Gear Institute. The large format (11×17) beauitfully printed magazine is filled with long-form stories, poetry, essays and stunning photography. Get a subscription for the mountain lovers in your life — and maybe Read more ›
If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to ski season for some time now. And while this year has been a real downer, a quality ski season could fix a lot of the things right about now. However, it’s not quite time to ski yet and it’s not even clear what this season will Read more ›
Everyone likes to get a bonus helping of the good stuff, and with the 2021 SB115, Yeti indulges cross-country riders that want a little more plushness, a little more pop in the terrain park, a little more tiger in the tank. This new model isn’t aiming to be an enduro rig or even a trail Read more ›
Getting outside this fall and winter are big priorities for many of us since we’ve been cooped up in many parts of the country and world. If you’re looking for some deals to upgrade your gear or you’re branching out into a new activity — check out some of these Labor Day sales to get Read more ›
The Spring 2020 Vasque Breeze AT Mid GTX looks to be a beefed-up version of the brand’s popular Breeze III GTX, with a $10 higher price tag (MSRP $190). The boot is currently available at REI in men’s and women’s versions and a men’s low top model. They will be available in other retail locations Read more ›
This giving Tuesday you may want to consider giving to the planet through Climate Neutral. This new company works with businesses to evaluate their carbon footprint, reduce their carbon emissions and offset the rest. Now, through a Kickstarter campaign, they are also offering a way for individuals to offset their carbon footprint for the year. Read more ›
Presented by Looking for a killer gift for that skier in your life? Here is a sampling of gear that will not disappoint any skier on your list. This isn’t a listing of novelty items or throw-away junk that will find its way to the donation bin before it ever sees the hill; this is Read more ›
For a real knife and tool-hound like myself, the anticipation for the new Leatherman “Free” series of multitools was almost too much to bear. After all, I’ve known “a new and revolutionary” tool series was coming from Leatherman for three years now, but was given very little detail. Then, in January, when SHOT show came Read more ›