Hard Gear Reviews

The Mammut Alugator Pro T Shovel is an amazing piece of gear for the backcountry arsenal. Whether you are digging snow pits, clearing a tree well, or More...

Phantom Splitboard Bindings Background of progression to Phantom Splitboard Bindings The Phantoms are a complete game changer in alpinMore...

Check out my review of the Pieps DSP Sport, a great value for entry/intermediate avalanche beacons. http://blog.tahoemountainsports.com/2015/02/03/More...

I have used Black Diamond STS Ascension skins for many years on multiple splitboard setups. In my opinion the nylon fiber and glue longevity are the bMore...

Review: Pieps DSP Sport Beacon I still carry the Pieps DSP, but wanted a second beacon for practice sessions and as a backup for partners that More...

This is something a little out of the norm for me to review, but I have my, albeit lame, reasons for it. I have been converting some of my equipment tMore...

I added the 2014/15  Prospector 161 by Never Summer Industries to my backcountry arsenal toward the end of last season through a lucky raffle win at tMore...

Review: Pat’s Backcountry Beverages So here’s the quick and dirty on the Pat’s Backcountry Beer. I’m one of those people that enjoys a beer ‘noMore...

Phantom Splitboard Bindings I was first introduced to the Phantom Splitboard Bindings early in 2013 by snowboard mountaineer Rick Gaukel. I hadMore...

Black Diamond Whippet revisited I have had about a solid year with the Black Diamond Whippet and thought it would be appropriate to do an update More...

"I will trade you shovels."   Those are the words you do not want to hear when you show to the trailhead with your riding or skiing partner. More...

Initial thoughts Black Diamond Whippet These modifications to the Black Diamond Whippet are in no way endorsed by Black Diamond and will nullify any More...

Having some trial and error experience with Jetboil, I can point out a few things about the fuel, and a few things that have worked for me. First, NOTMore...

Voile markets a Splitboard Tractor Skin, which is actually made by Black Diamond and branded under the Voile name. These are made specifically for splMore...

I own an ACR SARlink 406. I have used a Spot in the past, which in my opinion is the cheapest most useless piece of trash ever marketed. Bottom linMore...