The Great Outdoors

The Designers: Elan’s Melanja Sober on the Challenges of Crafting Ultra-Lightweight Skis

After a successful racing career, and a stint exploring the peaks of the world, Melanja Šober landed at Elan Skis and over the last seven years has worked her way…

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Volcom Smithington Boot

In these days of ultra tech materials, it’s nice to drop back to a classically styled boot. With soft leather and a supportive non-skid sole, the Volcom Smithington is the…

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Billabong Bode Merrill Jacket

On a recent catskiing trip, I took the the Billabong Bode 20K for a whirl and was not disappointed. The jacket is extremely waterproof (20K with fully-taped seams), and its…

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THE GEAR SHED

High altitude and high speed inspire Helly Hansen‘s performance insulated ski jacket. Waterproof, breathable Helly Tech Performance mechanical stretch fabric is combined with PrimaLoft insulation and innovative H2Flow system for…

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