not a bad bud, the cord is super long often getting caught and ripping the buds out of your ears. had a problem with a short in the cord and skullcandy replace them for free which was sweet. buy them on sac and enjoy them for about a year, good bud, cheap price.

My girlfriend rocks these for both resort and touring. With a flex of 120 it is stiff enough to drive goats with dukes on them yet comfortable to spend the day in the backcountry. The double lean angle (20 and 25) allows for a comfortable and customizable fit. great boot from a great company.

if you are going lite this is the sleeping pad to use. it is not the most comfortable but adds some much needed padding between you and the ground. multiple uses and wont puncture. pad also works great for taking a seat for lunch or just resting, and then you can be on your way with just a simple fold up.

my girlfriend rides the 170's (5'4" 120) and loves them. mounted +1cm and she can rip powder to groomers all over the mountain. with the rocker tip and tail they ski a shorter than what they are. mounted them with last years dukes (which look sick with the new goat graphics) and they can really be a quiver of one.

wait for it... wait for it... and water is boiling. super easy to use and works like a charm. the new tripod makes it a little more stable and the neoprene holder that changes color when boiling is nice so you don't have to stand over the top of it to tell when your water is ready. super light and a kick *ss backpacking stove.

perfect jacket. not a true softshell but a great jacket when for when you are moving around alot in the cold. the hood is nice to take the edge off when the wind picks up. use this jacket mainly for touring and warm days in the resort. super comfortable.

mounted them +3cm to make the more agile in the trees and varied terrain. almost feels like cheating when it's deep, feels like you are on a mini trampoline bouncing in the deep powder. buy these for when its deep and ski them all day even when the resort gets chewed up.

great reliable bottle, i usually get about 12 to 18 months out of a them, which is super good since it goes everywhere with me. it is the staple water bottle to have, and doesn't stink like nalgene.

enough with 32 ounces, 40 is where its at. great wide mouth for adding ice and drinking is still a breeze. bomber construction and still fits in my cup holder. liberate yourself to 40oz.

good lite weight and minimal jacket. packs small and keeps you warm as long as it's not super cold. great for spring, summer and fall outings when it's not quite cold enough but you want that furnace feeling.

these things are the best, anytime i think of leaving the mush i am quickly reminded that these are the best inexpensive sandal on the market. buy them and wear them, repeat as necessary.

use this shoe for everything, bouldering to climbing. i wanted to upgrade from my evolv defy and these shoes seemed to be everywhere, so i went for it and could not be happier. size down a 1/2 size and has stretched out just nice.

great beginner shoe, picked them up on sac. not super rigid or stiff, but for the price it will get you into a shoe that will get you climbing, then you can move on if you choose. overall good product for a good price.

i have owned the kestrel 48 for the past 3 years and love it, ended up giving it to my girlfriend so i upgraded to the 68. this pack is everything i loved about the 48 but with just more room.

the hipbelt pockets are large enough to hold camera/bars/knife without a problem. the outside hydration pocket works great and the built in rain cover is a must. just recently took this pack 5 days through zion and loved every minute of it. the adjustable torso really allows for almost a custom fit.

originally had a therm-a-rest z-lite which is great for light weight travel, but after a week and a half on it my hips could no longer take it. enter the prolite plus. this mat is super comfortable and warm. with this mat i no longer dread waking in the middle of the night and not getting comforatable enough to go back to sleep.

purchased these pads because they have been so highly reccomended. currently they have been nothing short of perfect. as an apline skier, i have never worn kneepads but after hitting a rock early season with my knee as the stopping point, i felt it was time to pull the trigger.

other than the first five minutes i wore them i no longer notice them on. i have even toured with them on, they are great for digging pits and for the occasional moonwalk that occurs while skinning. if you are going to be wearing a helmet, you should also get a pair of these pads.

have used this skin about a dozen times this season in the wasatch and it is super solid. just be careful about taking your skins on and off, the glue is really sticky and it is very easy to catch debris (if this occurs a little cold water and rubbing should remove most anything).

the skin sticks to the ski very well, and climbs excellent. so far no problems and as long as the glue is looked after should last awhile.

my girlfriend rocks this jacket in summer or winter, a great shell layer that breathes but without the cost of more expensive versions.

super easy to use, range is good and has a simple digital screen that points you in the right direction. however, like any beacon it only works if you know how to use it.

can not get much easier to assemble while in the backcountry. a solid probe that i will trust in case of an emergency.

the sensor is the best all around lens you can buy. great for low and flat light conditions, and unless you are skiing on the surface of the sun they will work for bright days.

a small shovel that packs a big punch. fits in all of my winter packs with or without the handle attached. great design and another quality bd product.

i have just starting touring this year and was at a toss up between fritschi and the dukes. the simplest explanation i have heard so far is that if you are mainly a resort skier that will tour get the dukes. so far the binding as been super easy to use and tour with, haven't noticed the extra weight since i have never been on another touring binding, but as long as your not a minimalist you might not notice either way.

have a pair mounted on bluehouse districts and the new goat, bomber binding and dont expect any troubles with them. as a side note last years color of the duke and the new gotamas are sick.

fits four bikes, but takes some adjusting to get it right. i can carry 2 mountain and 2 road bikes (extremely tight fit and will leave marks on bikes). extremely convenient with the swing away arm.

however be careful of the bike lock cable, if not fully secure it will drag when the rack is in the down position. additional cable is not cheap if it needs to be replaced.

smith is the only sunglasses to buy, there customer service is unmatched. great shades and protection, good look for medium size melons.

these skis only know how to shred. ride these mainly in the east with trips out west, have had them on ice at cannon and 2' fresh at alta and they kick *ss. they are super fun and playful through the trees and groomers and the graphics are super stylish.

ive used this back for a full summer and it is a great pack, more than enough pockets for storage, external hydration compartment is a plus, has a heavy duty waist strap to allow for heavy loads, also has waist pockets which is great for cameras/ipod. all the space needed for a long weekend excursion.

bought this jacket for my girlfriend, absolutely bombproof. skied twice in it this year in weather less than 20 degrees and she only had to wear a t-shirt underneath. tons of compliments as well.

great jacket for a great price. wear it often for cold days on the hill with nothing but a t-shirt underneath. worn it for over two years and no signs of stress.

the insulated hydration sleeve is awesome, has never frozen in 3 years. use the pack for days in the resort as well as backcountry. just enough space for a quick day out.

worn these pants in the dead of winter at jay peak with temps below 0 with only a pair of long underwear and never got cold. also worn them in 60 degree weather hikin tuckerman's without sweating my *ss off, these pants can handle it all.