Berne Broudy

2 months ago | scoutlife.org | Berne Broudy |Mark Anders

Mountain biking mixes exploring nature with high-speed fun. It’s a great way to conquer rugged trails, and it’s a lot quicker than going on foot. “On a mountain bike, you can cover a lot of ground,” says Lea Davison, a cross-country mountain biker and two-time Olympian. “You can challenge yourself or have fun with friends, and you can set and achieve goals and overcome obstacles.” Here are a few things you should know before buying a mountain bike.

Mar 28, 2025 | gearjunkie.com | Berne Broudy

The Atomic Maven 103CTI was so much fun everywhere on the mountain that we thought it was a unicorn. Then Atomic introduced the Maven 94 CTI, which is just as versatile, confidence-inspiring, and fun. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreIt’s a spring day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort when I click into the Atomic Maven 94 CTI at the top of Bridger Gondola. The sun has barely kissed the slopes, and the corduroy is crisp and untouched.

Mar 25, 2025 | scoutlife.org | Berne Broudy

Bug bites are no fun. They can itch or hurt, and some can make you sick. Bug spray can help, but you have to reapply it often, especially if you’re sweating or doing an activity where it might wash off. Another effective way to keep biting bugs away is with insect-repellent clothing. Most anti-bug clothing is infused with permethrin, a synthetic version of a natural repellent found in chrysanthemum plants.

Mar 5, 2025 | gearjunkie.com | Berne Broudy

DPS’s claim to fame has been fat, playful carbon-based backcountry and powder day skis. With the new Pisteworks, DPS shows that carbon fiber belongs on the front side, too. I’m following Ted Ligety down Deer Valley’s Stein’s Way, a steep and quiet groomer off the Bald Mountain summit. Even though aggressive groomer carving isn’t normally my jam, I’m having so much fun on DPS Pisteworks 79 that it might become my jam. It’s been a low-tide season in Utah. But the groomers are chalky with good coverage.

Feb 26, 2025 | adventurecycling.org | Berne Broudy

This review originally appeared in the Nov/Dec 2024 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Click here to learn more. After years of producing high-end carbon bike components, ENVE finally decided to try its hand at full bike builds in 2021. The result was the Custom Road, whose geometry, paint, and components are tailored to each rider. The Melee and all-road Fray soon followed, and last year the firm finally released a gravel rig: the MOG (Mother of Gravel) reviewed here.