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…

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.

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.

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.

Ryan Burke reflects on how we refine our processes to become humble and aware of the big terrain we’ll undoubtedly encounter in the backcounty .

We love the bliss of October into early November turns. Despite gouged bases and maybe sparks (rocks lurk), early-season snow is often irresistible. But, early snow brings some precautions — in some mountain ranges— as the snowpack evolves. This conversation with Chris Dickson gives insight into why a love-hate relationship exists with the early snowfall.