Thanks to the pseudo-stealthy R&D team at Fletcher Chouinard Designs (FCD), we found this fun testing video courtesy of Sydney, Australia-based photographer Banjo McLachlan. | Flip through these photos, courtesy of Banjo, FCD and Patagonia, to see what he said about the board. And watch the video here.

Sharing the love, Smith Optics decided to invite a few skiers to their private Idaho backcountry zone for a half-episode of "Prospecting Idaho." This edit features Gus Kenworthy, Cody Barnhill and Colter Brehmer, and they were no doubt thankful for the chance to play in the house that Columbo built. | Watch the series here. | About "Prospecting Idaho" Smith Optics has their own private cat operation located only 30 minutes from their corporate office in Sun Valley, Idaho. This 800-acre facility …read more

Photo: GearPatrol.comThis three-wheeler is an icon, to say the least, and has been since the first production run during World War II. For 2010, Ural Motorcycles has created the limited edition Taiga ($13,999), which is built primarily for mutli-day off-road adventures. The Taiga utilizes a signature on-demand sidecar drive which allows riders to switch between single-wheel and dual-wheel drive for additional off-road traction. The Taiga is painted matte larch green and features a luggage rack, …read more

Here's a unique behind-the-scenes peek at two of the more memorable shots from Anthill Films' 2010 film "Follow Me." The first being the movie's intro featuring Matt Hunter and Kurt Sorge, and the second being Hunter's -now famous- gap-to-wall ride. Watch the sneak peek here. As if you need more incentive to buy this film, Anthill Films is giving away a Specialized custom Demo 7 to one lucky buyer. All orders come with a free one-year subscription to Bike Mag.

Jackson Hole local skier Jason Tattersall and Shroder Baker share what its like to heli ski in Alaska.

Photo: GearPatrol.comWhether you're looking to stock your cabinet for the Holidays, or simply warm your bowels, Buffalo Trace has released a limited stock collection featuring four highly rated bourbon whiskeys that deserve top shelf positioning. First introduced 10 years ago, the Antique Collection has consistently received international praise and an equal amount of awards to back up the talk. Supply is limited, but the proofs aren't - these whiskeys are cask strength, so doubles are quadruple…read more

Photo: (C) GearJunkie.comOn the Winter Trail Running in the winter months can be harsh. But with the right gear -- and a different mentality toward the sport -- snow and ice don't have to slow you down. I run year-round in Minneapolis, where temps dredge to 20-below-zero each winter and the paths are deep with snow. In the past, I've written on the basics of winter running, including information on base layers, grip-embellished shoes, and the debate of mittens versus gloves. But this article …read more

It's all high-fives, tater tots and fresh Sawtooth snow for the fourth episode of "Prospecting Idaho," which features the pow-riding prowess of Nate Farrell, Greg Bokenkamp, Pat Lee and Yancy Caldwell. | "They should change the Idaho license plate from 'Famous Potatoes' to 'Famous Pow Runs With Good Buddies.' That might be a little long, though," says Nate Farrell. He got friendly with a tree mid-spin during a cab 540 off a log ride. No tree hugs, just a high five. | Watch the series here. | …read more

Photo: DuckworksMagazine.com / Chuck CorwinCorwin hiking into Alice Lake with the Alice Boatpacked tightly away in the backpack carrier.File this one under super niche... and super cool. A retired engineer near Sun Valley, Idaho recently unveiled his 10-year dream: to design a foldable kayak that's light enough to pack on your back for a hike to alpine lakes. Chuck Corwin calls his creation an Alice Boat, named after Alice Lake -- a pristine mountain lake at the end of a challenging hike w…read more

The Lesser Antilles, which includes the US and British Virgin Islands, Barbados and a variety of islands in between, are well positioned to see the brunt of NW/N/NE swells delivered from storm activity across the Atlantic basin. | With a varied and diverse mix of reefs, beachbreaks and points, the Lesser Antilles offer a variety of options to please even the pickiest surfers. Also, because the islands in the region offer numerous options depending on the wind and swell directions, there is alway…read more