Reviewer Reports: Testing at Palisades, Ski Touring Gear, Favorite Ski Socks & Midlayers
GEAR:309 Mai 2025

Reviewer Reports: Testing at Palisades, Ski Touring Gear, Favorite Ski Socks & Midlayers

Luke Koppa, Kristin Sinnott, and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss what they’ve been getting up to lately, and the gear they’ve been using to do so. Luke recaps his first trip to Palisades Tahoe, being there during Level 1’s mind-blowing SuperUnknown event, finally experiencing the iconic Wildflour Bakery, and some of the skis that stood out throughout the week. Kristin covers her recent trip down to the tropics, and Jonathan goes over some of the touring skis, boots, and bindings he’s been liking. We also dive into ski socks, the particular socks each of us used most this season, some new midlayers we’ve all been testing, and more.

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Luke’s Trip Report (3:57)

Kristin’s Trip Report (11:22)

Jonathan’s Trip Report (12:58)

Volkl Revolt 101 vs. Fischer Ranger 102 FR (14:52)

Salomon QST Echo 106 (18:11)

Salomon MTN 96 & MTN Pure Binding (23:01)

ON3P Jeffrey & Mango Skis (28:49)

Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 BOA (33:09)

Our Favorite Ski Socks This Year (36:19)

Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight & Freeride (47:28)

Kristin’s Promise to Jonathan (1:04:36)

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