The Overview
The Altai Hok is described as the love child between a backcountry ski and a snowshoe. It is a short wide ski with a fully integrated climbing skin underfoot and enough length to be fun going downhill. They’re...
Ortovox Haute Route 30 S Overview
The Haute Route backpack is a classic Ortovox design with thoughtful features for a long day in the backcountry, but the 30 S goes a bit further with its specialized features compiled for the...
There are two types of helmets in the snow world: single- and multi-impact. The type of helmet you chose determines how long you'd like it to last.
The first thing to be said about helmets is never leave home without...
Backpacks are just one of those items, particularly for curvier smaller framed gals, that truly requires women's specific design. Women need a backcountry day pack that not only fits all the safety essentials—shovel, probe, med kit, water, snacks, layers,...
Top ski industry publications have deemed the following women's skis the best of the best for Winter 2021-22. Womensgearguide.com cannot personally attest to having tested this skis yet - fingers crossed we can get on some of the bad...
The Overview
In our little snowsports world one-piece suits, or onesies, are generally reserved for very specific functions: Closing Day at your local ski resort, retro ski costume parties, and downhill racing. If you're not a racer and happen to...
The Overview: As we saw at the 2013 SIA “Snow Show” optics and helmets are trending towards a minimal, low profile look, rather than past years' clunkier styles. The benefit? Lighter weight, closer fitting products. This is great news for petite...
Whether you’re hiking high-altitude trails, exploring windy coastlines, or just commuting in brisk weather, a good fleece jacket is an outdoor essential. Most of us own one, but not all fleeces are created equal. Some excel in casual comfort,...
