Ryan Ariano

2 months ago | mtnweekly.com | Ryan Ariano

“This is just like home,” Jackson said, standing on his skis atop a cloudy glacier in Iceland, “except we’re on an island in the middle of the Atlantic in July.” My son exploded into the world on a halcyon August day in the Tetons and has lived there ever since; before he could walk he’d gotten in a couple dozen days at Jackson Hole and Snow King Mountain Resort (on my chest) and by 3 was notching more ski days a season than most of America.

Jan 2, 2025 | amp.cnn.com | Ryan Ariano

Waking up to a loud alarm on your smartphone is not a fun way to get up in the morning. Plus, there’s growing evidence that having a smartphone in the bedroom may be wreaking havoc on our sleep. This is where one of the best sunrise alarm clocks can help you wake more naturally and achieve improved rest. Sunrise alarm clocks are designed to gradually illuminate your bedside until a shift in light and sound finally wakes you.

Dec 3, 2024 | mtnweekly.com | Ryan Ariano

The samurai moves fast and strongly into battle, with honor and skill and fury, fueled by a code of warrior stoicism known as bushido; if alive today, no doubt he’d be training in the La Sportiva Bushido III Shoes. It has the precision and power of a katana, and the protection and support of good armor. As my fall turns into winter and I pound the trail further and harder, as snow piles on the trail and what dirt is left becomes mud, I need a shoe that can keep up.

Nov 30, 2024 | mtnweekly.com | Ryan Ariano

So you’re considering entering the exciting sport of splitboarding for fun and for health? What a wonderful decision. And what a horrible decision. I mean, it’s a lot more difficult to earn your turns than to ride the great space coaster to the top of a well-marked, mapped out peak. If you have an issue, there’s no ski patrol to bail you out. If you get to a summit and forgot a screwdriver and your binders loosened up a little, you better be able to get downhill on one foot.

Sep 23, 2024 | mtnweekly.com | Ryan Ariano

Black Diamond’s Traverse 3 poles are simplicity refined. The Traverse 3 is a 125cm touring pole in 3 sections, a magical hiking staff powerful enough to tour up any peak but versatile enough to can fit into your pack without issue. An aside, and something I love about adjustable poles, is that my son was able to use them when I decided to snowboard for quick tours, on adventure travels, or if I simply forgot his poles. But you want versatility?