Founded in Oyabe City in Toyama Prefecture, Goldwin has been producing sporting goods since the late 1950s. During their second decade on the market, the brand applied new knitting technologies to their apparel, creating highly functional ski wear that was immediately recognizable thanks to the colorful, geometric patterns. Essentially, Goldwin evolved their apparel as skis (and the sport itself) also developed, and in 1987 they …
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Winter Backcountry Snow Gear
Equipment and apparel to keep you warm and safe this season
With early snowstorms hitting the east coast in the USA, it’s clear that winter has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and people all over are enjoying the ever-growing sport of backcountry skiing. But backcountry conditions are variable, and sometimes dangerous, so dressing for the terrain is crucial. Further, well-designed pieces that function easily in various circumstances make a backcountry trip that much more enjoyable. From …
Word of Mouth: Golden, BC
The little-known treasure tucked away between the Rockies and Columbia Mountain ranges has plenty to offer
The town of Golden, British Columbia—in the picturesque Kootenay region tucked away between the Rockies and Columbia Mountain ranges—is a small historical logging town, and an appealing location for snow sports enthusiasts. Close to Banff, Glacier, Jasper, Kootenay, Revelstoke and Yoho, Golden is still a little-known treasure and doesn’t boast boutique hotels or fancy stores. There is, however, an abundance of quality terrain for skiing …
Paragliding, Cat- and Heli-Skiing at Revelstoke, British Columbia
Part of the highly regarded Mountain Collective, this resort offers all kinds of winter adventure
Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia has the longest vertical descent in North America—set atop Mt MacKenzie in the Selkirk Range. With views overlooking the stunning Monashee Mountains and the Columbia River Valley, Revelstoke is part of the highly regarded Mountain Collective—a group of independent resorts in North America (with some European affiliates) that join together to offer two-day passes for each location. Most of …
Ski and Snowboard Kits for Big Mountain and Backcountry
The best gear to ensure you never have a bad day on the mountain
by Sasha Barkans Nothing can spoil a great snow day like bad gear. Puffy jackets in wet conditions will shut your days down early, uncomfortable and heavy backcountry equipment will slow you down on the up-track, and that poorly shaped split board is going to sink you when the mountain is hit with that epic powder dump. To help you get sorted for the 2017 …