Dying tonight in our heatwave (RIP snow) and melting on the couch figured I’d snap a few pics of the Osprey Kode 38 that recently came into my possession. I’ve only got two days on the pack so want to hold off giving any real review yet as I’m still getting used to the Kode […]
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(mock) How to: on the hill base grind/structuring
*warning: blurry photos ahead, do not adjust your eyes* Step 1: Find east facing slope that has been baking in the sun all week. Climb said slope. Step 2: Achieve a zen-like state and sit/ponder the conditions you’ll be encountering in the near future to decide how you’d like to structure your base. Step 3: […]
Importance of Islands of Safety – tetonAT x-post
Check this post over at Steve Romeo’s site today. That wet slide goes for a bit. Imagine yourself in it. Good vid to watch and keep in mind now that spring is upon us.
TR: Weekends are far too short
Seriously, they are. Picture how much happier the world would be (well, at least my world would be) if weekends were Monday thru Friday and you just worked Saturday and Sunday. I guess that idea is a lot like my ‘we should get to play until we reach retirement age, than when we hit retirement […]
Backcountry turns = srs bizns
Bored out of my mind at work, I was looking thru some photos from this weekend’s tour and noticed that most people were smiling when we found our little pow stash. However, noticed one person wasn’t, which was odd as it was his first trip into the backcountry ever, would have figured him to be […]
Eddie Bauer’s new “First Ascent” line
Just came across this today, Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent. Interesting stuff as maybe, juuuust maybe, it means that Eddie Bauer is going back to it’s roots (though not going so far as to manufacturing in the USA…) and actually trying to put out quality outdoor gear again. First thought: Sweet, a potential source of outdoor […]
One pic TR: Pow turns > desk job
Yes, another one pic TR ( aka I’m busy at work but want to throw some stoke up) from the splitboard.com meetup this weekend
One pic TR: some Saturdays are better than others
Bluebird pow two weeks after the last storm? Yes, I’d have to say this was better than going to a wedding.
Anticipation
Been getting the stuff laid out and packing this week, been down and out with a bit of a cold this week though so hopefully didn’t forget anything. Still in a bit of a codeine induced fog this AM. What percent of the enjoyment of a trip comes from the anticipation? Is it like dating, […]
Happy birthday Craig Kelly
“While Snowboarding I feel like I’m aligning myself with the universe.” Craig Kelly was, is, and always will be the man. The most influential snowboarder of our time, Burton would not be where it is today had Craig never ridden for them and given his input on the product. Even Terje refers to him as […]