Author

Joe Risi

Joe Risi

Joseph Risi was raised on pasta and meatballs in the "backwoods" of Long Island before seeking higher education in the mountains of Vermont. Always looking for adventure, building treehouses, working too many odd jobs around the world he now lives in the Aspen area of Colorado.

  • Julbo Aerospace Goggles for Ski Touring — Review (October 21, 2015)

  • Big Sky Shedhorn Skimo Race : Skimo Montana Style (June 9, 2015)

  • Tech For The Masses — Dynafit OEM Ski Touring Gear (February 13, 2015)

  • AluBOOyah Backcountry Bike With Tech Toe Ski Carrier (January 30, 2015)

  • Pre-Season Fitness Training for Ski Touring & Mountaineering (October 16, 2014)

  • Backcountry.com Headquarters: Brick and Mortar’s Big Brother (August 15, 2014)

  • Nachtspektakel – A Grand Start to a Grand Reverse (April 3, 2014)

  • The Grand Reverso – 2014 Grand Traverse Race Report (April 1, 2014)

  • Volkl BMT 109 Ski Review – Quiver Arrow (March 26, 2014)

  • SIA On-Snow: Battle Of The Uphill (February 6, 2014)

  • Winter 2014 Outdoor Retailer – The Skis (January 28, 2014)

  • Crested Butte Leads — Other Ski Resorts Follow re Uphill Skiing Issue (February 14, 2013)

  • Bring Your Steak Knives for the Beef – Salomon and Atomic Tech Boots (February 13, 2013)

  • CAST Backcountry Skiing Alpine Binding Adapter (February 11, 2013)

  • The PLUM Army (and a camp follower) Visit Wildsnow (February 5, 2013)

  • Scott Cosmos – Adiós Garmont and Mod those Tech Fittings (January 22, 2013)

  • Scarpa Freedom Freeride Backcountry Touring Boot Debut (January 21, 2013)

  • Black Diamond Winter 2013 Backcountry Skiing Preview (January 19, 2013)

  • Winter 12/13 US & International Ski Mountaineering/Uphilling races (January 14, 2013)

  • Darn Tough Socks – American Made by the Other 99% (December 10, 2012)

  • Dynafit & Maruelli Anti-Twist Installation for Radical Binding (December 3, 2012)

  • Hurricane Sandy Aftermath — Coat Drive (November 13, 2012)

  • Inspector Gadget Infiltrates Wildsnow.com (October 30, 2012)

  • CRKT Tool – Backcountry Skier’s Ultimate Multi-Tool? (October 17, 2012)

  • Vaya a la Cumbré goes Further (October 5, 2012)

  • The Meeting comes to Aspen or is it NEPSA? (September 28, 2012)

  • State of the Industry: Peak bagging footwear (September 27, 2012)

  • Kiss That Wineskin Goodbye – Vapur Element (August 23, 2012)

  • Helicopters, Almond Milk, and Backcountry Artifacts — Whole Foods Comes to Town (August 16, 2012)

  • Scarpa Rush Backcountry Skiing Boots – Long Term Report (August 1, 2012)

  • Delorme inReach Review — Take Texting to New Lands (July 27, 2012)

  • $1000 Joe 2012 –Budget Ski Gear (July 23, 2012)

  • Dakine Arc 34L Rucksack – Long Term Review (June 14, 2012)

  • Salomon Guardian Ski Binding 2012/13 – Exposed (May 30, 2012)

  • OR All Mountain Demo – Ultimate Quiver Preface (April 13, 2012)

  • Wildsnow Goes Stealth – SCS Wraps (April 10, 2012)

  • Winter Teva Mountain Games – Baby got back (February 13, 2012)

  • Outdoor Retailer – 5 Intriguing Products (February 9, 2012)

  • Outdoor Retailer — Inspirations (January 31, 2012)