Fischer Vacuum Transalp ski touring skimo boots are the big news in their line for 2014-2015, but skis are all revamped as well.

Joe Risi reports from the 2014 Winter OR show on the latest backcountry skis for the US market from Black Diamond, G3, Atomic, Fischer, Volkl, LaSportiva, Dynafit, and DPS .

The latest women specific backcountry skis used for mountaineering and ski touring.

Alpin Magazine freeride backcountry touring skis, test and review for 2013.

Review of backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering and touring skis for 2013/14, emphasis on human power performance.

News at WildSnow website HQ, dog days of summer, bathroom plumbing and the weight of a Prior XTC splitboard for backcountry skiing and riding.