The Oazo binding from Plum has been my go-to backcountry binding over the last few years, and recently Plum released an updated version. The design was refined rather than overhauled, and I’m grateful they didn’t change too much. This review […]
Scott Superguide 88
In March 2022, I found myself in the backroom at SkiUphill looking at next year’s Scott Superguides 88. I only knew a little about them or the company, and they had me wondering if I’d ever skied on Scotts. Joel […]
Scarpa F1 LT
Everyone has that one backcountry boot that strikes a near-perfect balance between weight, stiffness, downhill performance and walk mode; that boot, for me, is quickly becoming the Scarpa F1 LT. Luckily the boot fits right out of the box, which […]
North45 Sure Fit Balaclava
One day last spring, I got a message from one of my IG followers asking if I’d like to try an “anti-fog” face mask that his company makes. Being a huge fan of using face masks and knowing they all […]
WNDR Intention 110
Last season I was sent a couple of pairs of WNDR skis from Pep Fujas to check out. I previously did a review for the Vital 100, and I figured with all the powder we’ve been getting this season, it […]
Plum Guide 12
This season I got a few heavier skis and decided it was an excellent opportunity to test out the Guide 12 model from Plum. I received one Guide 12 free from Plum and purchased two others at a discount. The […]
WNDR Vital 100
The first time I heard about WNDR skis was in early 2020 while going for a quick lap with Brandon Gulstene. His top sheet stood out, and I questioned what brand it was, “Wonder, they’re from Salt Lake City, and […]
Zag uBac 95
After joining the Canadian Zag team for the 20/21 season, I requested a pair of uBac 95 skis as I was looking for something lightweight and could “do it all” in the backcountry. I currently have about 40 days on […]
Plum Summit 12
Last season Plum sent me a Summit 12 binding to try, and although it’s not a binding type I would typically steer towards, it proved to be an excellent choice for my resort/backcountry crossover setup. The Summit 12 is Plum’s […]
Plum R150
In the past, I have steered clear of anything called a “race binding”. I felt this category was meant to be as light as possible while being used less than a normal backcountry binding. The Plum R150 has changed my […]
Mammut Alugator Light Avalanche Shovel
A few years ago, I was looking to lighten my pack weight, and after skimming most other areas, I was left with safety gear. I already had a bad experience with the BCA Shaxe regarding finding lightweight options in the safety category, […]
K2 Wayback 88
It dawned on me today after buying a new K2 Wayback 80 for summer use that I have never reviewed my 88s. I’ve owned two pairs of Wayback 88s, and for several years it was the setup I used the […]
PHD Xero Half Bag
A few years ago I was trying to figure out how to drop weight from my overnight kit. I started by weighing all my items and it was obvious that the sleeping bag was the first area I needed to […]
Pika vs Oazo
This afternoon I opened my IG inbox to find a simple question: “Pika or Oazo?” I had meant to write up a comparison review before the global pandemic started but I had forgot about it amidst the chaos of preparing […]
Plum Pika Binding
After using the Plum Oazo Binding last season and being very happy with the product, I agreed to sign on with Plum to represent them in Canada. The first binding I received was their Pika model and I have been […]
Fischer Hannibal 106 Ski
Full disclosure, these skis were sent to me for free by Fischer via SkiUphill. This review of the ski was not something Fischer or SkiUphill requested before or after sending me the ski and I am writing it in order […]
My Multi-day Trip Gear
Last season I had many requests for a multi-day gear list but the task has been hanging out at the bottom of my never ending to-do list. But here it is, a complete breakdown of the gear I actually use […]
SkiTrab Mohair/Nylon Mix Skin
Like most people I know, I usually treat buying skins as an afterthought of a new ski setup. Usually I find something on sale and go with it because I just spent all my money on the skis and bindings, […]
Plum Oazo Binding
For the last few seasons, I have been using a K2 Wayback 88 with a Dynafit TLT Speed Radical binding as my deep backcountry, steep skiing, recon setup – this is the ski I use most of the time. The […]
Fischer Travers Carbon Ski Boot
Going into the 18/19 season I really wanted to switch up my boots. The last 3 boots I’ve owned were Scarpa Maestrale RS and although the model served me well for many years, I was very disapointed by the 17/18 […]
Xero Down Socks Review & Bootie Hack
During the 16/17 ski season I was researching down product design, mostly in order to design/create my own half bag and some other more “simple” products like down booties. Throughout my research on DIY forums I came across one company […]
PHD Mera Down Mitts Review
During the 16/17 ski season I was researching down product design, mostly in order to design/create my own half bag and some other more “simple” products like down mitts. Throughout my research on DIY forums I came across one company […]
BCA Shaxe
For the later part of this season I have been planning the logistics of some much longer trips that I want to do in the next few years. Along with longer trips comes larger and heavier packs, so I have […]