Patagonia Reconnaissance Ski Pant Review I spend nearly every day of the winter in softshell pants. Finding the perfect do-it-all pants is nearly as challenging as finding the perfect quiver-of-one ski. I’ve had my favorite pants over the years, but in the ever-evolving world of fabric and our newer-is-better culture, it seems like the shelf life of even the best… Read More
Coffee fuels adventure and, whether you’re in the backcountry or simply road tripping, a good cup of coffee is part of the experience. Like a good addict, I’ve always got an eye out for new ways to get my fix. The latest coffee gadget to find its way into the office for testing is the Minipresso portable espresso maker. It’s a portable, hand-operated espresso… Read More
It’s a luxury to have a ski quiver, so the search for the elusive quiver-of-one backcountry ski is always on our minds when testing skis. There are certainly skiers who will argue going wider but, generally speaking, a mid- to upper-90’s waist makes for a reasonable do-it-all ski width. Sure, you give up some flotation on super deep days, but you gain agility… Read More
