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  • Avalanches
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    • Airbag Backpacks
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  • Podcast
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    • Ski Touring Basics
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    • Fitness & Health
    • Gear Mods
  • Trip Reports
    • Fourteeners
    • Huts – Cabins – Lodges
    • Denali McKinley
    • 8,000 Meter Skiing
  • Stories
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    • Evergreen Ski Touring
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    • All Posts Listed
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    • Backcountry Skiing & Ski Touring Webcams
    • Ski Weights Comparison
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      • Trab TR2 Index and FAQ
      • Salomon Guardian & Tracker
      • Naxo Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Silvretta Pure Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Marker F10-12 Duke Baron
      • G3 Onyx Ski Binding FAQ
      • G3 ION Ski Touring Binding
      • Fritschi Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Fritschi Diamir Frame Bindings Mount DIY
      • Fritschi Diamir Bindings FAQ
      • Fritschi Tecton FAQ
      • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN
      • Dynafit Tri-Step Binding 2001-2003
      • Naxo randonnee alpine touring AT ski binding FAQ
      • Dynafit Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Dynafit Binding Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Review 1
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Page Two
    • History
      • Ski Touring Binding Museum
      • Trooper Traverse Intro & Index
      • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?
      • Chronology
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  • 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.

  • Light and Fast: but Make it Fun

    by Grace Staberg January 14, 2022
    by Grace Staberg January 14, 2022

    Grace Staberg, a U.S. skier on the ISMF World Cup, provides some insight into her stash of skimo race gear. Yup, it looks fast, and it’s light.

  • Resources for Climbing Skin Wellness

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 14, 2021
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 14, 2021

    Climbing skin snafus can take the smile off your face like frozen drizzle crusting a once perfect powder shot. Resources to keep your climbing skins dialed.

  • Ski Crampons — When To, When Not To and How

    by Doug Stenclik April 13, 2021
    by Doug Stenclik April 13, 2021

    In crucial moments, ski crampons can be your most valuable piece of ski touring or mountaineering gear. Here, the 411 on when, when not and how to use them.

  • Spring Touring Essentials for Day Trips, Overnights, and Ski Mountaineering

    by Slator Aplin March 29, 2021
    by Slator Aplin March 29, 2021

    Detailed overview of the spring ski touring kit, for general backcountry tours, overnights and camping, and ski mountaineering.

  • Pocket Vs. Harness — Where Should You Wear Your Beacon?

    by Rob Coppolillo March 18, 2021
    by Rob Coppolillo March 18, 2021

    Whether to wear your beacon in your pocket or in a chest harness is ultimately a personal choice, but each option has its pros and cons.

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