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In Part II of Cody Townsend’s Quarantine Q&A, he talks gear innovation at Salomon, binding elasticity and the search for the ski setup Holy Grail.

Cody Townsend is dialing back his skiing during the Coronavirus but has big plans for the crux lines of the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America.

Cody Townsend is steadily skiing the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. We had him on the podcast to hear all about it.

Bjarne Salen, Swedish ski mountaineer and cinematographer, on life during the quarantine and filming the Fifty Project with Cody Townsend.

Thoughts on social media and the backcountry scene: Social media is entertainment, not connection. It can be great entertainment, whether a post is authentic or not. Social media is also an unnecessary, but powerful tool. No matter how you feel about it, that power is worth careful consideration.

Elongated grips, we love them for their functionality. We review three telescoping options: the BD Vapor 2, Black Crows Duos Freebrid, and Salomon’s MTN S3.

So hot out there— fine temperatures to dig into the question of what is ski mountaineering. The question is making news as we turn into August.

Every backcountry skier has an origin story—some are filled with myths, some with easy access and mentors, some with hardscrabble grit. Here’s Ethan Daly’s true tale.

Items we’re eyeing this Monday morning: Fischer Rangers, BCA Float E2 avy pack, and some spicey Salomon MTN Pro ski boots.

There’s been chatter about Mount Saint Elias. With a dive into the WildSnow archives, we look back at some controversial St. Elias ski mountaineering.

Revisiting Lou Dawson’s thoughts on why ski mountaineering style matters when considering our travel and turns in the mountains.

Overview of the new onX Backcountry digital mapping app that allows users to create, track and follow backcountry routes and access ski touring guides.

Roundup of virtual takes from Outdoor Retailer Winter 2021. Freeride touring skis are hot, and more.

Ski touring gift guide featuring books on backcountry skiing, electronics for ski tourers, maple syrup fuel, instant coffee and more.

How to make backcountry skiing less white? Aidan Goldie examines the implicit biases, racism, and barriers that prevent BIPOC from backcountry inclusivity.

Can you learn to ski mountaineer online? We took IFMGA Guide Mark Smiley’s “Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing and Ski Mountaineering” course to find out.

The Backland 85s aren’t the lightest or the burliest, but over a winter season their perfect level of functionality made them my most reached-for ski, even on the Coor’s Face of Wilson Peak.

Review of Matchstick Productions film, “All In” stoke for the ski season with a strong cast of women and men skiing tremendous lines on mountains around the world.