The Jester has changed backcountry skiing for me. In the past I skied on the fritschi bindings in the backcountry. I was always walking out of my skis and they would torque when climbing up. If I was planning on skiing hard in the backcountry, I would opt to book pack. The Jester is heavy, but it is worth its weight in gold. The binding tours well, very smooth and stable. It is when you get to the top that the binding really shines. As you step into, you here that beautiful sound of a clunk as the binding clamps down onto your boot. And you can ski without any worry of binding fallure. It is the best backcountry freeride binding on the market!

I love the down sweater. It is perfect to throw on when you need just little more warmth. It packs super small and is incredibly warm. It is also a great piece for hiking to secret ski stashes or climbing high peaks in the summer.

This skirtis great to throw on for anything. I keep it in my car for after a long run or a big climb. It feels so nice to take off your sweaty clothes and throw on a cute skirt. The length is perfect, just above your knees. The light weight cotton keeps you cool on warm summer days.

These pants are really cute and fit really well. They are a little stretchy which makes them great for long plane rides and traveling. I was able to wear them for a couple of weeks before they looked stretched out. I liked this pant so much, I bought another pair. Sizes are regular sizing; a size 6 is a size 6.

This is my favorite pant to wear on the really cold windy days. The insulation keeps your legs warm while standing in the lift lin and your tush warm on the iced over chairlifts. They are good for short hikes; the inside leg zippers offer good insulation. The only draw back is the sizing runs small. I would recommend buying a size larger than what you are used to wearing in other Cloudveil pieces.

These are the most comfortable pants in the world. Once you put them on, you will never want to take them off. The sizes run a little large and the pants are a little long. The perfect pant to put on and curl up by the fire. I would also recommend the hoody for complete bliss.

I love this top. It fits great. The arms are long enough to wrap your hands up when it is a little chilly. The collar is tall and nice on windy or cold days. It is incredibly warm and comfortable. It is also nice enough to wear to dinner after a day of skiing or hiking. This hoody is great for long trips where it is nearly impossible to find a laundry mat because even after a month of wear it doesn't smell. The only draw back is that you have to be careful that roommate doesn't throw it in the dryer on high because it will shrink. And it isn't the lightest weight top.

I love this top. I don't think Patagonia has changed much about this top in the last ten years besides the color. I still have my first Capilene top from ten years ago and I still love it. It is really warm, comfortable, and durable. The only draw back is that, as we all know, capilene can get a little stinky.

It may just be me, but I felt like I was wearing sand paper when I put these on. I love wearing the icebreaker tops, but these wear just too itchy.

This is a great summer skirt. It is really cute and comfortable. It is perfect to throw on after a day on the river or to go out to casual diner with friends.

Best rain coat on the market. It has been raining for the last two months and I have been living in this jacket. Cloudveil did a great job sealing all of the seams. The collar and hood are big enough to protect your face from nasty weather. I also like to use it in the mtns for the unexpected storm or gail force winds. The pit zips make it easy to regulate temperature and the color is really pretty.

I love these socks. They are really comfortable and the cushion is great for running and hiking. As the name states, they really are darn tough. I've had my original pair for two years and no hole yet. I'm a true fan!

Who knew adding a flip up straw would make all the difference in the world. No more spills in the car or your pack. Easy to grab off your bike. This is my favorite water bottle I own.

So this water bottle is supposed to me good for you, but I have to admit it kind of freaks me out. Sometimes my water has a metallic taste and the bottle dents easily. Still a fan of the Nalgene.

I love these for the summer. I have a couple of pairs. They fit great and are really cute.

It is hard to find a bikini top that you can actually play and work in. This top feels like you are wearing a sports bra and doesn't come off. I wear it when I'm river guiding, kayaking, and surfing. It is awesome.

This is my favorite glove to wear everyday. I have used then for the last two years and always have toasty hands. And they are bomber. I usually go through two or three pairs of gloves a year and the Troller Mitt is the only glove that lasted more than a season.

This ski is truly made for backcountry jibbing. It is not made for traditional skiing. If you don't plan on skiing switch or landing switch, I would recommend the Kuro over the Chopstick. If you are used to a more traditional ski and mounting point, this ski is going to feel really weird.

I never thought I would pay so much for a ski sock, but these are worth it. I bought my first pair this year when I forgot my ski socks. I couldn't believe the difference. Not only are they really warm, but they help prevent rubbing and shin bang. They are great for shredding on the hill and hiking in the backcountry. I have since purchased two more pairs.

I think the Keens are so cute, but they fit really weird. I would try them on before you buy them. Most shoes fit great, but these just don't fit well at all.

Super durable and looks cool as well. Not crazy about the leather straps. In cold weather they freeze up and are hard to form around your hand. The strap also comes undone, it helps to duct tape it.

I love these pants. The are incredibly comfortable and look great. They are great for traveling, relaxing, and exercising.

I planned on using this for a two week backcountry trip in Japan. It seemed like a great idea, but in reality the mouthpiece was either frozen or leaking. After a couple of days of being incredibly thirsty or wet, I went back to using a water bottle.

This is my favorite sports drink. It tastes good and will keep you going all day!

This pack is perfect skiing inbounds or for backcountry days trips. Dakine thought of everything when building this pack. There are pockets for: goggles, skins, shovel, probe, snacks, water, extra layers, etc. It is a perfect size for day trips. And the new adjustable wire loop will hold every size of ski from the fastest to the thinnest. I use this pack every day and love it!

I like to use this pack for the out of bounds areas off of the resort in Jackson. It works great as a day pack. I have taken this pack on trips into the Tetons and Yellowstone and wished there was more to it. The back pack is very simple. There are not a lot of pockets to help you organize your gear. I also wish the ski carry loops were bigger or adjustable. My solution has been to use a standard avalung and a separate back pack.

I purchased these for a trip to Japan. The snow has been incredibly deep and so I needed a pair of skins for the Volkl Kuro. The width of the skins is perfect, but the double bar tip attachment isn't big enough. I improvised with a copper hanger. It seems to be working. I think a bike spoke would work better, stronger. And I agree with Jeff, it would be great if the bag was a little bigger and the razor sucks. I broke my razor on my first cut.

I won my first pair of Kaenon's in a raffle and lost them skiing. I loved my first pair so much, I sucked it up and bought another pair. The glass lens is amazing. They are great for skiing, biking, outdoor activities. They wrap well around your face eliminating wind and sun. A little expensive, but well worth the price.

It took Volkl a little while to come out with a reverse camber ski, but it was worth the wait. The Kuro will make a two inch day feel like a six inch day. It is incredibly stable especially at high speeds. And you won't look like a fool on the groomers because it is not floppy like a lot of the reverse camber skis. You will find yourself arching past all your friends on the Pontoons. The Kuro likes to go fast and is a lot of work to throw around at slower speeds, but who wants to go slow anyway. My friends and I always finish the day with a friendly race down the Hobacks in Jackson. It was always a toss up who would win, until I the Kuro. Now my friend Bob says, "I don't want to race if Jess is going to use her cheater skis."

I love this crampon. If you are going to own one pair of crampons as opposed to a quiver, this is the one to have. It is the best all around crampon on the marker. It is easy to use, durable, and relatively light. It also works with multiple types of boots; alpine, plastic, and soft boots. I'll say it again: if you are going to own just one crampon, buy this one.

I have used this tool skiing in Yellowstone and also in the summer to climb Mount Owen. I am just getting into mountaineering and am not really familiar with what is good and what is better. All of mountaineering friends recommended this tool as the best all around tool. Even Stephen Koch thought it was a good choice. It was perfect for the two adventures I have taken it on.

This ski is sick! It is great in the powder. Where it really accelerates, and I mean you will be flying past your friends, is the day after a storm. It is incredibly damp and will plow through any chopped up snow or crud. It is pretty good on the groomers/ice, but that's not what it is designed for.

FYI - If you take to the shop, warn them about the powder channel, it will melt.

I'm not sure why the Jester was originally marketed as a park and pipe binding. It is so much more. It is one the lightest 16 din binding on the market. It will lighten up any set-up will stil havingthe intergity of a 16 din. Many people believe you must ski 20 din marker to prevent pre-releasing, not with the Jester. It does not have the biometric toe, so it will keep you in off any big cliff or gnarley line. I love the way it skis, it adds a little riser to your set up which helps you power through the turn. I would recommend this binding to anyone.

I have been using the Ransom for the last three years and it is my favorite goggle. The frame is a little smaller than the Motive so it fits smaller faces. The Ransom offers great visibilty, rarely, if ever fogs, and fits well with almost all helmets.

The Down Patrol is my favorite jacket I own. It is incredibly warm, but also has pit zips to cool you down when you are working up a sweat. It is perfect for stormy days and those sub zero days. Cloudveil thought of everything in this jacket: huge collar with fleece on the inside, a powder skirt, mutiple pockets, an Ipod pocket, and its durable. I have skied in the Down Patrol for the last three years, one washing and it looks brand new.

The Koven is a very light-weight shell. It is a no thrills jacket. Perfect for spring skiing or hiking. It is very light and wind proof. The only thing I don't like about the koven it that there are no inside pockets to store a cell-phone or wallet.

The Koven is my favorite and most worn coat I own. In basic terms, it is a shell with a little extra. So on super cold days, I don't have to wear six layers under my coat to stay warm. And the pit-zips are great for regulating temperature on warm days or when I'm hiking. The cloudveil team also built all kinds of cool features like a place for your Ipod, googles, and ski pass. The collar is awesome. It is big enough to bury your entire face in and keep it shielded from the cold and wind. The stow away hood is great too for chilly days. The koven is perfect for women, a shell with a little more warmth.

This bag is awesome! Super durable and plenty of room. I have traveled around the world for the last two years and the bag still looks brand new. The two compartments are great to keep my boots and stinky gear separate from my nice clothes. The only problem, is that it is so big that I end up filling it and having to pay extra on flights. The smaller version of the bag is probaly big enough unless you are planning on being gone for really long time.