Mountain Weekly News

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.

Nov 11, 2024 | mtnweekly.com | Connor Burkesmith

I’ve been wearing Ombraz sunglasses for some time now and these things are great. As someone who spends a lot of outdoors, I need sunglasses that offer excellent protection, comfort, and durability. The Ombraz Dolomite sunglasses deliver on all fronts. Design and ComfortThe first thing that stands out about Ombraz is the armless design. Instead of traditional temple arms, these sunglasses use an adjustable cord that wraps around your head.

Oct 24, 2024 | mtnweekly.com | Adam Meyer

The GOREWEAR x Jeremy Collins Spinshift LS Jersey is awesome. It’s warm but breathable, simple, yet meets all my needs. I’m stoked that the masterminds behind GORE-TEX have started making their own clothing. When to Use the GOREWEAR Spinshift LS Jersey? For this review, I tested the jersey during a 250-mile fall bikepacking trip in Montana. When layered under a shell it provided warmth during frosty mornings and then alone it provided midday sun protection while staying breathable.

Oct 21, 2024 | mtnweekly.com | Travis McCullough

Despite its best efforts, Wolf Creek still manages to stay off the radar of most front-range skiers. This and the epic amount of snow they receive every year are what makes the mountain so special. Any resort that boasts a 430” average snowfall would normally be swarming with locals and tourists alike – but not Wolf Creek. It’s more of a snow sanctuary that lies just far enough from any major city so that only the true heads are willing to make the trek.