Category Archive: Gear Repair
How to repair your ski pants
January 1, 2016
Your ski pants can take quite a beating throughout the course of a ski season. But, with a little bit of maintenance your ski pants can last not just this season but many to come. I try to do most major gear maintenance twice a season – once halfway through and once at the end. I […]
Leatherman Leap Multitool Review
November 13, 2015
The Leatherman Leap is a unique multitool. It’s aimed at children and consequently made “safe”. According to Leatherman “the Leap includes safety locks that keep fingers from the path of the tools, a two-hand opening knife blade for safer deployment, and a secure grip designed to train users to properly and safely operate tools. The […]
How do you repair your gear when it breaks in the backcountry?
December 6, 2013
SNAP! You are 20 miles into the backcountry skiing over 10 feet of snow and your skin/bindings/ski pole/whatever just broke. What do you do? When I’m out in the woods there are a few items that I never leave behind: 10-15 medium zip ties 1′ Tenacious Tape 1 tent pole sleeve (not pictured above) 2 […]
Emergency/Medical/Personal Supplies Packing List
October 17, 2013
The always up to date guide to what’s in my pack! I pretty much bring this kit with me on any trip no matter what activity I’m doing. Last Updated: 9/09/2015