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  • HARDISH-SHELL SKI PANTS FROM BD, STRAFE, OR, AND ARC’TERYX: The Final Review

    by Gavin Hess July 15, 2022
    by Gavin Hess July 15, 2022

    The realm of hardshell and softshell pieces have fused into the “hardish” shell catgory. Gavin Hess reviews four hardish shell pants for backcountry skiing.

  • Hardish-shell Ski Pants from BD, Strafe, OR, and Arc’teryx- An Initial Look

    by Gavin Hess February 2, 2022
    by Gavin Hess February 2, 2022

    A first look at new backcountry ski pants from Outdoor Research, Black Diamond, Strafe, and Arc’teryx. We’re talking more about hybrid ski pants: hardish.

  • Bringing Steeze to Ski Touring — Strafe Cham Kit Review

    by Manasseh Franklin April 22, 2021
    by Manasseh Franklin April 22, 2021

    Review of the Strafe Cham Jacket and Pants, waterproof, breathable outerwear available in gender neutral sizes and colors.

  • Denali Prep — Coleman Glacier and Strafe Cham Pant

    by Guest Blogger June 4, 2018
    by Guest Blogger June 4, 2018

    Backcountry skiing on the Coleman Glacier, Mount Baker, Washington, ideal testing grounds for a new touring pant, the Cham Pant by Strafe.

  • Antarctica Gear — Part 2 — North Face and Strafe

    by Bob Perlmutter April 12, 2018
    by Bob Perlmutter April 12, 2018

    Review of Strafe and North Face clothing for ski touring, using Neoshell fabric, the best gear out there for ski touring.

  • Strafe Women’s Clothing Overview — High Performance Ski Touring

    by Lisa Dawson December 11, 2017
    by Lisa Dawson December 11, 2017

    Strafe ski touring clothing is super high quality outerwear designed for alpine athleticism, this is a first look review.

  • Get Strafed by Strafe — Apparel for the Ski Touring Athlete

    by Lou Dawson October 25, 2016
    by Lou Dawson October 25, 2016

    Overview of Strafe Outerwear, a relativly new company making ski clothing, with items specific to ski touring and skimo racing.

  • Ski Touring Pants Guide: Softshells, Hardshells, and Hybrids

    by Bergen Tjossem December 9, 2024
    by Bergen Tjossem December 9, 2024

    A good pair of touring pants are the foundation of a backcountry ski kit. They’re the only component of a touring wardrobe where adding or shedding a layer is impractical, so you need to land at the trailhead confident that…

  • DIY Suspender Tabs for the Sewing Newbie

    by Jason Albert February 11, 2022
    by Jason Albert February 11, 2022

    Suspender lovers need not despair if they find a great fitting pant without suspender functionality: here’s a basic DIY for sewing newbies.

  • Emergency Layers for Backcountry Travel

    by Jason Albert February 7, 2022
    by Jason Albert February 7, 2022

    With emergencies in mind, WildSnow suggests stashing some essential layers in your backcountry ski pack to prevent a bad situation from getting worse.

  • Ski Touring (And Resort) News Roundup — Late Summer 2021

    by Lou Dawson August 20, 2021
    by Lou Dawson August 20, 2021

    Ski touring and backcountry news roundup for summer 2021 covering land use at ski resorts, Olympic skimo, resort uphill pricetags and more.

  • Denali Gear: What Worked and What Didn’t — 2018

    by Guest Blogger October 22, 2018
    by Guest Blogger October 22, 2018

    Gear list for backcountry skiing expedition on Denali, updated for 2018 mountaineering equipment.

  • Power of 2, Power of 4, 2018 – Impressive Skimo Turnout

    by Lisa Dawson March 4, 2018
    by Lisa Dawson March 4, 2018

    2018 results from Aspen Snowmass ski mountaineering races: Power of Two and Power of Four.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup February 2018

    by Lou Dawson February 13, 2018
    by Lou Dawson February 13, 2018

    Backcountry ski touring news roundup for February 2018, Olympics and skimo mountaineering racing, more.

  • WildSnow Ski Touring Year in Review 2017

    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2017
    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2017

    Review of ski touring year 2016-2017 everything from backcountry avalanche safety to new boots.

  • Nosskidamus Predicts the 2017 Ski Touring Future

    by Lou Dawson January 2, 2017
    by Lou Dawson January 2, 2017

    New year predictions, ski touring in 2017 including boot thoughts, airbagbackpacks, and more.

  • WildSnow Top Blog Posts of 2016

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 30, 2016
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 30, 2016

    Popular ski touring blog posts of 2016, news, gear and trip reports defined the backcountry season, especially avalanche safety.

  • Mammut Ultralight 20 RAS Avalanche Airbag Backpack Review

    by Lou Dawson December 5, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 5, 2016

    Review of Mammut Ultralight 20 RAS avalanche airbag backpack, shows how to pack for ski touring and examines issues with volume.

  • Ski Touring Gift List Number 467

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow November 25, 2016
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow November 25, 2016

    Gift list for Christmas season 2016, ski helmets, radios and emergency gear, also ideas about safety presents all oriented to touring and backcountry.

  • Ski Touring News mid September — Housing and 80 mm Skis

    by Lou Dawson September 16, 2016
    by Lou Dawson September 16, 2016

    News roundup for ski touring mid-September 2016, Colorado uphill skiing, mountain town housing, airbag backpacks for backcountry safety.

Trip Reports

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Avalanche Department

  • Ask a Forecaster: Q&A with CAIC’s Andrew McWilliams

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Tips & Tricks

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    January 6, 2023
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