If you’re not a bibs person, I’m not here to argue with you. I’m a bib guy. This guide is for other bib appreciators, but for the bib-curious, I’ll explain the pros and cons. I primarily like backcountry ski bibs…
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The trash bag-like material strips the face fabric off 3-layer GORE-TEX for maximum waterproof breathability and ultra-low weight, but there’s a catch. I’m not sure how many more times I can flip flop on where I stand in the hardshell/softshell…
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Four of my hut companions and I leaned into plastic deck chairs facing the wind-scoured peaks looming over Silverton, passing around a flask of cheap mezcal, recounting the day’s ski runs. Calling the conditions harsh would have been an understatement.…
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It didn’t take long to feel comfortable on ZAG’s&subId2=wildsnow updated 2024/25 UBAC 95s, but I eased in anyway. I felt like I knew them quickly through soft snow, trees, soft chop, and powder. They just felt easy right off the…
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Backcountry travelers worldwide (that’s you!) can help researchers at Simon Fraser University study how winter recreationists use the avalanche forecast. You can access the survey here: https://caic2024.avalancheresearch.ca/en/ (Estimated 20 minutes to complete.) Here’s the basic idea of the research project:…
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For most of us, backcountry skiing is a hobby, an outlet, and an excuse to spend time in the mountains, but if we aren’t professionals and don’t race, we don’t always think of it as a sport. Still, it’s physically…
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