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  • Pomoca Race Pro 2.0 Skins — Not Just For Competition

    by Gary Smith January 11, 2019
    by Gary Smith January 11, 2019

    Review of Pomoca mohair climbing skins for ski mountaineering and touring, race technology for everyone.

  • Mysteries of Pomoca and Dynafit Climbing Skins — Review

    by Lou Dawson August 4, 2014
    by Lou Dawson August 4, 2014

    Pomoca ski climbing skins, different models can be confusing we try to sort it out for backcountry skiers and touring mountaineers.

  • Three Flavors of G3’s Minimist Skins: A Review

    by Jason Albert November 14, 2022
    by Jason Albert November 14, 2022

    Vancouver-based G3 offers up a line of skins in their Minimist series with three builds on offer. We’ve got a review of the Universal (all-nylon), Glide (a 70/30 mohair/nylon mix), and Speed (100% mohair).

  • Climbing Skins 101

    by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin February 22, 2022
    by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin February 22, 2022

    Looking to learn about the skin basics? Here’s “Skins 101” to cover materials, tip and tail attachments systems, and stickiness- or lack thereof- of glue.

  • For the Long Haul — Pomoca Climb 2.0 Climbing Skin Review

    by Manasseh Franklin December 3, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin December 3, 2020

    Review of the Pomoca Climb 2.0 Climbing skin, a 70/30 mohair/nylon blended skin featuring a waterproof membrane and wallet-friendly price tag.

  • Cutting Climbing Skins — Study in Tactility and Knife Blades

    by Lou Dawson January 7, 2020
    by Lou Dawson January 7, 2020

    Cutting ski touring climbing skins, and a DIY trick to center the skin before cutting for this essential gear item.

  • Climbing Skins — Easy Tips to Keep ‘Em Touring

    by Doug Stenclik October 29, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik October 29, 2019

    Care and maintenance of your ski touring climbing skins needn’t be rocket science. Here, best practices for drying, storing and maintaining your skins.

  • Climbing Skins: 5 Myths and Buying Tips

    by Doug Stenclik September 10, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik September 10, 2019

    Climbing skins: underrated and totally essential to your ski touring kit. Here, we bust 5 climbing skin myths and offer tips for buying your next pair.

  • Ruminations — Ski Touring Climbing Skins

    by Lou Dawson February 26, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 26, 2015

    Ski touring climbing skins are in a crazy spate of changes and improvements, check out High Trails, Montana, Contour and more.

  • Gecko Climbing Skins Review Update

    by Lou Dawson November 21, 2011
    by Lou Dawson November 21, 2011

    Gecko climbing skins review for backcountry skiing.

  • Dynafit Skins Evolution

    by Lou Dawson November 4, 2010
    by Lou Dawson November 4, 2010

    Dynafit climbing skins for backcountry skiing, new pair of Speedskins arrives.

  • Backcountry Ski Gear: The Supply and Demand Tango

    by Jason Albert September 28, 2021
    by Jason Albert September 28, 2021

    With global supply chain issues and shipping delays, retailers and manufacturers problem solve as they gear up for winter.

  • Ski Touring News — Gear Shortages, Avalanche Stats, Powder Stash Lawsuit

    by Manasseh Franklin November 20, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin November 20, 2020

    Roundup of the latest ski touring news including a CAIC study on avalanche incidents, Covid-induced gear shortages and a public lands lawsuit.

  • Dynafit’s Systems Approach to 20/21 — First Looks

    by Doug Stenclik February 5, 2020
    by Doug Stenclik February 5, 2020

    For 20/21, Dynafit sticks to its systematic roots by offering pre-mounted full ski, binding and skin set ups and Blacklight kits, but deviates with the tuned down Hoji Free 110.

  • Blizzard Zero G 85 & 95 Side-by-Side Comparo

    by Rob Coppolillo May 16, 2016
    by Rob Coppolillo May 16, 2016

    Certified guide Rob reviews Blizzard ZeroG 85 & 95 in real-world extended use, for ski touring and mountaineering.

  • Splitting Zippers — Packing for Haines, Alaska

    by Jonathan Cooper March 21, 2015
    by Jonathan Cooper March 21, 2015

    What to pack for a 20 day Alaska ski mountaineering trip in the backcountry near Haines and Juneau.

  • WildSnow Ultimate Ski Quiver 2012/2013 — Pink Head Scarves and Davenport Legs

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow August 31, 2012
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow August 31, 2012

    Skis for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering, tested and reviewed, Ultimate Quiver including many brands and models.

  • Much more than a steep ski: Fischer Transalp 92 CTI Long-Term Review

    by Bergen Tjossem January 31, 2025
    by Bergen Tjossem January 31, 2025

    The 23/24 Transalp Pro revamp adds more muscle, durability, and skiability for all terrain, especially steeps. My touring partner and I botched the timing on a morning mission in Colorado’s Gore Range towards the end of last season. After booting…

  • How to Do an Early Season Gear Check-Up

    by Justin Park December 12, 2023
    by Justin Park December 12, 2023

    I grew up with an Army vet Dad who liked to yell out a favorite maxim from his West Point days: “Proper prior planning prevents poor performance!” When I asked Joe Howdyshell, head coach at Summit Endurance Academy and former…

  • For the Love of Carbon: Dynafit’s Blacklight Ski Boot

    by Jason Albert February 13, 2023
    by Jason Albert February 13, 2023

    The glossy carbon weave is attractive. When carbon is employed, we pay a premium for lightness and stiffness: Dynafit’s Blacklight ski boot doubles up with real-world stiffness and is a high-functioning boot for any mountain mission.

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