Photography by Dave Smith

Inevitably, this list evokes thoughts of gear and experiences. But after giving it some thought, there's no question what tops my list: It's the People.

It could have gone ugly, but enduro camaraderie, indie disruptors, and big wheel trail bikes top the list pushing things in the right direction.

"Would I put one in the quiver if money weren't an object? Hell yes, but then the question remains: how often would you notch that arrow?"

Tim is looking to Santa for something money can't buy, something vintage, something Swiss (and mechanical and a couple more...

A merino wool jersey, waterproof shorts, a new favourite knee pad, and a MIPS-equipped helmet - all reviewed in this head-to-toe selection from the Norwegian brand.

Brightly covered lever covers, a stem cap mounted clock or compass or USB charger and removable cable ends to prevent the fray...

A Five Ten for the clip-less (SPD) crowd that is stiff, well made that won't make you look like a tap dancer...

Dave Smith's list of non-denominational seasonal goodies is one for fans of camera gear, carbon bikes and wheels and warm toes alike...

We're going to review two Knolly Wardens with identical builds, except for one key difference: one is aluminum, one is carbon. For this first impression, we shot them at North Vancouver's newest brewer: Beere Brewing Co.

"The Shimoda Explore 40 has an impressive laundry list of details and is among the best packs that I have ever used..."

The new Codes bear the SRAM name and offer better heat management, lots of fluid and everything you loved about the old Code...

"I was expecting to get punished by Whistler's late-season child swallowing braking bumps, but the Spot was more forgiving than any 130 mm bike has a right to be..."

Up top or on the back? We review the latest racks from Yakima.

"Unlike a conventional linkage system that will cycle through the travel freely, there's a bit of spring resistance..."

We don't normally do the winning bike thing but today we got lucky and we bring you the 1st and 5th place bikes...

Over next few months I'll be bashing about on the Agent wheelset, riding and racing on the toughest trails around

The Tectal is a top of the line helmet and while it doesn't come with MIPS it will help authorities find your corpse and it fits very well...

Brewed in North Vancouver, the new Altitude aims for the same balanced characteristics with an updated list of ingredients.

Unsprung weight is the enemy of your suspension - but we keep putting larger cogs on the rear wheel - but maybe there is a simple solution...

The Santa Cruz Nomad 4 features a V10-like shock rate, but climbs like a trail bike. Really.

A slideshow of Dave Smith's selects from the past year

Trek's signature trail bike only comes in 27.5 for 2017, but it is as versatile as it is fun.

Two new forks, handmade hardtails, wheels that cost two months' rent and sunglasses that demand respect and authority...