Reviewer Reports: Palisades Tahoe; New Skis & Snowboards; & the Hunt for Red October

JBobb, Luke, Koppa, Kristin Sinnott and Jonathan Ellsworth just wrapped up a week at Palisades Tahoe, and today, they’re sharing lots of stories and impressions, and talking about the gear they reviewed — but didn’t bring with them. Thanks to everyone who made this a truly unforgettable trip.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Getting There w/o Skis & Boards (1:34)

How Jonathan Jinxed Us (6:06)

What Luke’s Reading (10:22)

Day 1:

- Demo Center & People We Met Up With (14:23)

- Favorite Runs of the Day (17:31)

- Skis & Boards (19:23)

- Palisades Patrol Shreds Harder Than You (23:10)

- Slot Bar Sneak Attack (26:33)

Day 2:

- Armada Declivity 102 & Antimatter 100

- Day 2 Favorite Runs (37:00)

- Day 2 Equipment Picks (41:12)

Day 3:

- Rakim & Alpine Meadows (48:55)

- Connery Lundin (54:44)

- Wildfour & Rocker (59:35)

Day 4: (1:02:36)

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