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The launch of the completely redesigned Scarpa Maestrale family largely flew under the media radar last fall. That’s surprising given that the Maestrale has been the best-selling AT boot of all time. Maybe it’s because it doesn’t look that different?…

Side by side comparison of hard charging Scarpa Maestrale XT and it’s more ski touring oriented predecessor the Maestrale RS.

The early first manufacturing run of the Scarpa Maestrale RS ski touring boot, fall of 2017, had a defect and cracked, Scarpa announces a total recall.

Review of updated SCARPA Maestrale RS 2 ski boot for backcountry touring and skiing, buckles and lean lock.

Review of redesigned SCARPA Maestrale RS backcountry ski touring boot, new for touring 2017.

Long term review of SCARPA Maestrale RS backcountry boot for ski touring and mountaineering.

Review of Scarpa Maestrale RS backcountry skiing boot, perfect mix of weight savings and performance.

Review of Scarpa Maestrale RS backcountry skiing and mountaineering boots, beautiful craftsmanship.

Maestrale RS backcountry skiing boot and G3 Spitfire skis, reviewed in real conditions by a real skier using real muscles uphill and down.

Backcountry skiing boot Scarpa Maestrale is terrific, some folks like a stiffer tongue, here is one way to mod for that.

Maestrale, Scarpa backcountry skiing boot long-term report covers durability and performance for ski mountaineering.

Review of Scarpa Maestrale Backcountry Skiing Ski Mountaineering Boots

Review of Scarpa Maestrale Backcountry Skiing Ski Mountaineering Boot that works for everything from touring to mountaineering.

New Scarpa boots for skiing the backcountry, Maestrale and Gea, review and details.

The new lineup adds flax, cuts weight, and ski really, really well With a start-to-finish factory in Salt Lake City and Wasatch testing ground a mere 33 minutes apart sans traffic, it’s no surprise that DPS is able to pump…

It didn’t take long to feel comfortable on ZAG’s 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…

Snow conditions have been wild this season. I’ve wallowed through waist-deep powder, struggled through breakable crust, skied a lot of ice, sloshed around in corn, and encountered everything in between. I’ve found a reason to bring out every ski in…

Scarpa’s 4-Quattro boots feature a Grip Walk sole, making this an option for those riding lifts or in the backcountry. The off-piste reality may convince you this is your power touring boot. The Scarpa 4-Quattro SL can tour and most certainly ski.

The 4-Quattro SL promises and delivers legit stiffness. The sole is GripWalk compatible for the 50/50 skiers out there. Don’t be fooled by the 50/50 … it could go 100/0. Here’s a first look.

Recalls or not, skier/rider trust with PPE manufacturers is critical. It is a two-way street with many moving parts. The bottom line: PPE gear must work. WildSnow explores recent and past gear recalls and what we can learn. (This is part one of a two-part series.)