I’ve long been a shell guy when it comes to outerwear for ski touring but as I’ve picked up my pace on uphills and toured longer and longer into spring and summer, I’ve found myself searching for lighter layers that…
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Secondhand shopping is big business these days. Online fashion resale giant ThredUp estimates the global clothing resale market will be a $350 billion enterprise by 2027. The trend is clear in fast fashion, but even for technical ski products, more…
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For me, the Scarpa Alien 1.0 is nearly the perfect race/light touring boot. While it certainly isn’t right for everyone, this boot really does perform shockingly well in all light and fast scenarios. Scarpa has three different Alien boots, the…
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This is the first piece in a new WildSnow oral history project called Picture Show. Mike Gardner and Jason Thompson discuss a classic photo from Hyalite Canyon.
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Prepare for the unexpected in the backcountry with systematic practice. Avalanche rescue skills are critical to being a competent partner, but are a reactive approach to safety. It is more important to take a proactive approach to managing your safety in the backcountry. Get educated, stay safe, and know how to effectively use your tools.
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Buzzwords abound when considering the “green” economy. WNDR Alpine, based in Salt Lake City, incorporates bio-materials into their building process and, along the way, nudges the ski and snowboard industry to think differently. WildSnow takes a WNDR Alpine factory tour and has a first look at their newly released BelleTour splitboard.
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