Recent content by iLLbiLLy

There's been a lot of recent hype around new "drones" (quadcopters) that are capable of carrying a human passenger. It's easy to see what a game changer this could be (for better or worse) as a mode of backcountry transportation. Fly the drone to the top of a peak and then set auto-pilot to...

After a straight week of temps pretty much staying below 0F, I think its time I invest in a decent pair of winter boots. I don't want something big and clunky (I hate thick soles). I'd honestly prefer something that just has proper insulation and waterproofing, but just looks like a hightop...

Anyone ever use one of these things? I saw one the other day and was thinking it might be a good addition to a backcountry kit. Not sure if they actually would work in the extreme conditions in which you would actually want the damn thing (preventing frostbite?)... but it's only 10 bucks so...

Not sure how many of you own sleds, but if you do, do you insure it? Thinking bout dropping in on a brand new RMK 800 and trying to get a feeler for what it might cost to insure it. Seems like since you only ride for 4 months out of the year it might not be too bad?

Hey guys, My girlfriend and I are leaving for a road trip around the PNW at the end of the week. We've laid out the following route (tentative). Link to Google Maps Route We're looking for the best climbing, camping, biking (XC) & hiking along the way. Currently we've got the following...

I'm pretty sure we did... and now we must live with the shame that we are responsible for the single most vain contraption man-kind has ever developed... which will most likely result in the eventual collapse of society.

Just thought I'd share my top three. I don't know how I'd get by without them. They are a critical part of my backcountry tool kit. 1: HillMap.com This is an amazing tool to figure out your route prior to setting out on the trail head. Feature Highlights: * Side by Side Topo and sat...

Anyone know where to find these? My soles got chewed up pretty bad from sledding last season. Would like to replace them before its too late, but I can't seem to find them anywhere. Boot is from 2014 season.

First off, if you don't follow @jerryoftheday on instagram. Second off, he just posted this amazing shot. http://instagram.com/p/vPLDiYC1jE/ Fairly confident this is an NS'er. Props to this kid... So many different levels of steeze going on at one time. Whoever this is should own up to...

My buddies need some help winning a contest. Just watch this short video and give it a thumbs up. For your hard work, heres a gif of a guy getting a fish to the face.

Its that time of the season again. My facebook feed is full of "Best ____ for 2015" post from Powder, Freeskier, Transworld, etc. The buyers guides have arrived in the mail. Sponsored athletes are dropping posts all over their instagram feeds about their companies new products. Etc It got...

I can change my password, username, etc. It would be nice to be able to change my email. When I created this account in sooo many years ago I used an email address that I no longer have access too.

Looking to pick up something small but capable to shoot in the backcountry with this year. I've found that trying to shoot with your friends using a DSLR is just more work than anyone wants to do, especially when the snow is deep. I'll only be using the footage for web edits, so bringing out a...

I'll try to post one a day until either: A: Ski season starts B: Posting would result in a double post (no one cares to see anymore). Feel free to join in.