Great Gear

K2 has sponsored me for a good many years now. My first pair of skis were a pair of K2 Fours. I have always felt that K2 provides us with a very lively ski, which suits my style. I love to be playful when I ski, and my K2s give me a super rebound from each turn. They not only provide me with lots of fun, but make it a lot easier to ski. And the new generation of rocker skis make it easier than ever. I am skiing with the HardSide this season.

Scarpa is investing more and more in our back country experience. They were the folks who gave us a plastic telemark boot with bellows. I struggled with the transition from leather to plastic, but have been psyched with the way they have evolved. I have been skiing on the F3 and F1. The F1 is great for going fast. This boot needs to be paired with a real light ski and binding, like the K2 Way Back and Dynafit binding. The F3 is a fantastic boot for every day skiing. It still has the bellows for supreme skinning and plenty of control for freeriding. If want a little more control still, the Terminator X Pro is the boot of the future. This boot will allow you to drop your knee and throw in some tele turns when paired with the new NTN bindings. It will work with the Dynafit system and any other AT binding for that matter.

Mammut has been churning out awesome gear for decades. They got started with climbing ropes, then got into fabrics and clothing about 20 years ago. They have a huge collection now, and are able to provide just about anybody with a jacket, pants underwear and much of the tech gear needed for a summit bid.

I’ll be checking out G3′s new Dynafit compatable binding this winter, the Onyx. It looks to be a great addition to the touring set up.