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Typically I wear one set of outerwear each year but this season, I’m able to try out multiple brands on the slopes. After meeting with Oakley at SIA last season, I got in touch with them to see about goggles and ended up with a whole kit from head to toe for the season. I [...]

Usually I know exactly what outerwear I want the second I see it at the SIA Tradeshow but 686 was hard to choose from this year. They really do a good job of making designs for every style of rider. But there were so many options to consider: going bright, going snaggletooth or just going [...]

Just beyond the shadows of Mt Hood, lies TREW Outerwear in Hood River, Oregon where they create outerwear for the true riders.  The collection focuses on a high demand of performance, function and style to the dedicated riders who need functional and highly durable gear.  All of the pieces offer a 20,000 waterproofing and breathability [...]

For over 100 years, Helly Hansen has been making outerwear for those seeking the great outdoors.  Their history goes beyond being cool or core but a determination to give high quality, performance driven outerwear to all kinds of adventurers. The key components to Helly Hansen outerwear are insulation, ventiliation and waterproofing, that create jackets that [...]

Since 1992, Special Blend has been creating outerwear designed for those who ride first chair to last call.  The pieces are centered around a collection tailored to fit consistently while providing a flawless match between the garment’s specific look and its on-snow rideability. For 2012, every Special Blend jacket and pant has been tailored for [...]

Founded by Pro snowboarder Mikey LeBlanc and designer Scott Zergebel, Holden has kept their goals set on a fusion of fashion and function with design, tailored fits and high quality technical features in environmentally committed outerwear.  Their desire is to create products that make people happier and healthier.  Holden has grown from the quiet NW [...]

The men wear L1 but the ladies have their own brand, L1TA for the feminine take on the L1 brand.  Their approach has been streetwear to snowboardwear inspired by classic Americana, timeless military cues and vintage finishes with outerwear that fits better to function better with slimmer cuts, tailored fits and a streamlined silhouette.  Design [...]

L1 Premium Outerwear focuses on taking the best fits and fabrics to create a style that is unique and individual to snowboarding.  Their approach has been streetwear to snowboardwear inspired by classic Americana, timeless military cues and vintage finishes with outerwear that fits better to function better with slimmer cuts, tailored fits and a streamlined [...]

It’s no surprise that I love snowboard gear but what I really love is outerwear.  Luckily each year I get to try out more and more brands of outerwear, the first of which is 686 which I’ll be wearing this season.  This rider driven outerwear brand mixes it up with technical collections that range from [...]

Intended Purpose: The Smarty 2.5 complete ply pant offers a high waterproofing and breathability rating, fleece and thermal inner liner to help keep you layered on the mountain when you need it. Fit: The 2.5 complete ply pants are a 686 regular fit.  At first when I got them I didn’t like the fit, I [...]