After exploding in popularity in the US over the last few years (decades behind Europe), Skimo makes its Olympic debut at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games. If you or someone you know has raced the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse,…
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The middle width skis strike a suspiciously good balance of float, stability, power, and lack of weight I couldn’t help but regret my ski choice for a hot second when I showed up to a fresh foot of snow blanketing…
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Backpacks and the backcountry go hand in hand. Or, strap in strap, or whatever analogy you’d like to make to emphasize how naked you’ll feel in the backcountry without a pack to carry the necessary tools to rescue your friends…
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Moment’s Wildcat Evolves into Its Latest And Lightest Form The Moment Wildcat 108 Tour lives up to its predecessor’s rep as a versatile powder-touring ski The Wildcat is Moment’s not-just-for-powder, powder ski. Originally known as the Bibby, it was…
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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…
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The Ortovox Tour 40 Pack: A Lightweight, High-Volume E-Airbag for Big Days
by Drew Zieffby Drew ZieffFor backcountry skiers and splitboarders looking for a higher-volume, low-weight electronic airbag, Ortovox’s AVABAG Litric Tour 40 is one of only a few options. The pack utilizes the LiTRIC system, a lightweight electronic airbag system co-developed by Ortovox and Arc’teryx…
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