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SEASONS Mountain Bike Film Premieres in Utah
04.16.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

We are stoked to announce that we will once again be bringing the latest film from The Collective to Salt Lake City and Park City! This year's film, SEASONS, looks into the lives of seven top athletes from the perspective of the most renowned cinematographers and photographers of the sport. You won't want to miss this on the big screen! I watch their previous releases, ROAM and The Collective, over and over in the comfort of my own home and on my laptop. These films are by far the best outdoor sports films period... better than TGR, better than MSP, better ...
Trip Report: Backcountry Skiing in the Oquirrh Mountains
04.13.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | 1 Comment

Sometimes across the street might as well be on the other side of the country. People get settled into their routines and stick with what's familiar. Though I lean on the side of comfort, I long to explore and check out new places. This ski season has taken me backcountry skiing in less-traveled areas like American Fork Canyon and Parley's Canyon. Most local backcountry skiers confine themselves to Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, while areas to the north, south, east and west see significantly less--if any--backcountry traffic. For years, I've stared the Oquirrh Mountains dead in the face ...
2008 Sierra Designs Mantra Pants Review
04.11.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Backcountry skiers are like the leg-shavin' XC mountain bike racers who count every gram, drill out every part, swap out all steel bolts for titanium ones and shave their legs too. Every gram counts whether you are pedaling or skinning uphill. Regardless of lightweight gear or not, I'm always the last one up the skintrack. I just like to take things slow and steady, but can still appreciate the weight savings. With so much high-quality, lightweight backcountry gear these days, there's a myriad of choices. Dynafit or Fritschi? Foam or bamboo core? Full-size or mid-size shovel? Carbon fiber or aluminum ...
Dawn Patrol: In Search of April Pow on Mt. Aire
04.10.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

I haven't been on a Dawn Patrol in over a month... having our third child has reduced my free time considerably. But, with the recent storms, I just had to get out--even if I was doing it all on only 4 hours of sleep. The email came from Kendall yesterday... "Hitting Mt. Aire tomorrow... anyone interested?" I've been wanting to hit Mt. Aire to see Kendall's trailwork and get a first-hand tour from the Mt. Aire addict himself, so I made it happen. Up at 4:45 am, quick breakfast and out the door by 5:15 am. I pulled into ...
Trials Rider Ryan Leech Launches New Web Site and Blog
04.08.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Ryan Leech has been a friend of FeedTheHabit.com for a long time. The man is likely the most talented trials rider ever and he's a class act to boot. I chatted with him at Interbike last October as I swung a leg over the new Norco Fluid LT1 prototype and he was as happy and friendly as ever. Ryan is truly a one-of-a-kind individual and athlete who takes time to chat with fans and truly cares about the image he portrays of himself and of his sponsors. I also had a good chat with Norco's Peter Stace-Smith about Ryan ...
CrankBrothers Cobalt XC Wheelset
04.07.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

Though I don't typically salivate over cross-country mountain bike wheelsets, the all-new Crank Brothers Cobalt XC wheelset is about the sexiest looking set of mountain bike wheels I think I've ever seen! 24 twin-pairs of spokes are laced to the anodized blue rims via twelve integrated eyelets. The hubs are built in typical Crank Brothers fashion--functional and great looking. I'm a big fan of Crank Brothers and have used their pedals exclusively for the past several years. One thing that stands out to me with Crank Brothers... they are always leading the industry in the aesthetics of their designs. Everything ...
The North Face Windwall 1 Vest Review
04.04.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

When it comes down to it, I'm a vest guy. They are one of the most versatile pieces of outdoor clothing there are. As a lightweight and unobtrusive layering piece, they are always tops on my list. On backcountry ski trips, I always carry one in the bottom of my pack just in case. A nice, lightweight vest is an awesome piece to have in the car just in case the temps on an early-morning trail run are a tad chilly. Several years ago, I lost my Marmot DriClime Vest somewhere between couch surfing or mountain biking trips to Moab. ...
ODI Lock-On Grips: Why Bother With Anything Else?
04.02.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

I don't know why all other grip manufacturers don't just throw their hands up in submission and give up making their futile attempts at grips. Is there any reason why you would NOT want to have your grips securely attached to your bars? Is there a reason why you would NOT want to be able to swap out grips, shifters or brake levers on a whim without destroying your grips? Ummm... I can't think of a reason. ODI Lock-On grips are simply the best grips on the market today and the only grips I use on my bikes. I've ...
Gordini Lavawool Midweight Base Layers Review
03.29.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | No Comments

I've long been a fan of Gordini's Lavawool® fabric. This proprietary blend of wool and synthetic fibers represents the best in both thermal properties and quick drying attributes. I tested a pair of the Gordini Vertigo gloves a few years back and that was my first taste of Lavawool fabrics. I was impressed by the feel and function of the fabric--very warm and quick to dry, which are both highly-desirable qualities for gloves. As Lavawool as gotten more and more acclaim, Gordini has been expanding the Lavawool lineup in recent years--utilizing it in other applications aside from their glove ...
Backcountry.com Wool Hooded Jacket Review
03.26.08 | Author: Jason Mitchell | 4 Comments

Not only is Backcountry.com one of the top online gear retailers, they are also coming on the scene in a big way with their own house-brand gear. Since these guys have schlepped high-end outerwear and gear for years, they know a thing or two about the little things that make a great jacket. This season represents the best collection of Backcountry.com Goat gear to date with stellar merino wool base layers, funky T's, beanies and softshell jackets. There's no doubt their clothing line is for real and their pricepoints are extremely competitive for what you're getting. Backed by ...

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