I Crash-Tested the Top Impact Shorts
Falling hurts. These shorts don’t. I crash-tested the most popular impact shorts to find out which ones are actually worth wearing.
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Why I’ll Never Sell My 2019 Bataleon Surfer
Six years later, the 2019 Bataleon Surfer still rips, floats, and turns heads. Here’s why I’ll never sell mine (and why you’ll want one too).
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Snowboard Wax That Doesn’t Suck (2026)
We tested a ton of snowboard waxes for 2026. These seven were the only ones worth keeping. The rest? Straight in the trash.
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Jikepulin International Ski Resort Guide | My Advice
After spending three winters riding Hemu, here’s my honest guide to Jikepulin International Ski Resort, including the best terrain, powder, accommodation and local tips.
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Is Skiing Dying? What’s Actually Happening to Winter Sports
Is skiing dying? Rising costs, fewer new riders, and changing seasons are reshaping winter sports. Here’s what’s actually going on.
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Summer Is Coming: A Snowboarder’s Survival Guide
Summer is coming. Here’s how snowboarders should stay fit, keep their legs, and avoid coming back rusty next season.
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From Park Laps to Powder Lines (An Aging Snowboarder)
Ride long enough and your snowboarding changes. Park laps turn into powder days and your priorities shift whether you plan it or not. Trust me.
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Is Ski Gear Getting Better (or Just More Expensive)
Ski prices keep climbing. But is the gear actually better than it used to be, or are we just paying more for it?
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FACETS and the Human Side of Avalanche Decisions
I’ve been thinking about how to talk about avalanche safety without repeating the same obvious stuff. Everyone knows to check the bulletin. Everyone knows to…
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Following Tracks Doesn’t Make It Safer
Seeing tracks on a fresh slope can change how you judge risk. Let’s look at how that instinct plays into avalanche decisions during a particularly difficult season.
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Steep Is Overrated
Everyone thinks riding steeper terrain means a better day. After years of chasing it, I’m not convinced. Here’s why blue runs often deliver more fun.
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Chamonix Diary (2): Frozen Beard, BOA Fixed, New Friends
Blue skies, brutal cold, a trailside BOA fix and quick laps under Cornu with riders from Whistler. Another day snowboarding in Chamonix.
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Chamonix Diary: Flat White, Fast Laps, Tired Legs
Bluebird morning in Chamonix, hero groomers, a ridiculously good flat white at Planpraz and legs that did not survive the afternoon.
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