Author

Gavin Hess

Gavin is a mountain guide and gear fanatic based in Jackson, WY. His endless pursuit of gear perfection led to starting a pack company, Apocalypse Equipment in 2019. He has a degree in Nordic skiing and mechanical engineering from the University of New Hampshire and worked as a ski shop tech prior to getting his dream job as a WildSnow contributor.

Ski Trab Neve: A First Look (February 9, 2023)

Seek Outside Unaweep 6300 – The Ultimate West Buttress Pack? (January 20, 2023)

Dynafit DNA Race Boot: A First Look (January 5, 2023)

GRIZZLY.SKI Olympic Binding: A First Look (January 3, 2023)

Moonlight Cruiser 120: A Ski Review (November 23, 2022)

Black Diamond Venom LT Ice Tools and Transfer LT Shovel: A First Look (November 21, 2022)

ZipFit GFT Touring Liner Review (October 10, 2022)

OGSO Schwarztor 100 SR UL: A Ski Review (September 13, 2022)

HARDISH-SHELL SKI PANTS FROM BD, STRAFE, OR, AND ARC’TERYX: The Final Review (July 15, 2022)

ATK Kuluar 12 LT: A First Look (April 22, 2022)

Nordica Nails Its Backcountry Landing: The Enforcer 104 Unlimited Ski Review (March 16, 2022)

Hardish-shell Ski Pants from BD, Strafe, OR, and Arc’teryx- An Initial Look (February 2, 2022)