The Stoke Fam

: I can’t wait to test this one out more and plan all the road trips with everyone we haven’t seen enough lately! Limited waypoints in the free version: The free version is still perfect for day trips or simple trip plans, but we do wish there were a few more waypoints on the free plan. like us and love having the right tools (but also love a good deal), be sure to use promo code: STOKEFAM when you sign up at Roadtrippers for $5 off. But, most importantly, it’s the tool we need on trips to help us navigate without stress, change our plans on the fly, and still enjoy the journey from the passenger – or the driver’s – seat.

A few years ago, we were traveling to our favorite local mountain to take the kids snowboarding when I made a big mistake. They have a compartment lined with tarp-like material for boots on the back, a top zipper for helmets, goggles, and face masks and two side zipper pockets perfect for socks and gloves. If you’ve ever seen us at the mountain or talked with us about gear, you’ve probably realized that we LOVE our Airblaster Ninja Suits. We’ve also learned that until the kids are at least 8 or 9, it’s not worth it to waste your money on expensive, ultra-fancy gloves.

While you can definitely find boards fine-tuned for riding specifically in one area of the mountain, all-mountain boards are great at handling it all. As we mentioned above in the snowboard types, each snowboard type can vary in typical size (shorter freestyle boards vs. longer freeride boards). If you’re new(er) to riding, boards with a mild rocker/camber/rocker (hybrid camber) profile can be a great place to start. However, when you’re figuring out how to choose a snowboard, focus on the kind of riding you like to do and the conditions you’re likely to be snowboarding in to help guide your decision.

Because I don’t know about you, but as soon as things change, I’m gonna want every bit of extra cash possible for travel. Truth be told though, I’m actually a tiny bit bitter about the fact that Volcom didn’t have this color last year (and I’m totally trying to justify a second coat). And, I don’t know about you, but scrambling around town (or online) to find things like gentian violet isn’t my idea of fun. And, if you’d like to support the local Portland small business community even more, check out the wide variety of businesses at PDX SOS that really need our help to sustain themselves through this season.