Elongated grips, we love them for their functionality. We review three telescoping options: the BD Vapor 2, Black Crows Duos Freebrid, and Salomon’s MTN S3.

The 1000g class of touring boots has expanded in the past few years. Here’s our 2022-2023 gear guide for the lightweight class of backcountry boots.

Choices are often a lovely thing. That’s what Peter Vordenberg realized this spring in the Wasatch as he tested the DPS Pagoda Tour 100 RP and 94 C2.

The realm of hardshell and softshell pieces have fused into the “hardish” shell catgory. Gavin Hess reviews four hardish shell pants for backcountry skiing.

Outdoor Research’s Skytour Ascentshell bibs and jacket offer a weatherproof and breathable kit without significnatly depleting the bank account.

After skinning and descending in the Dynafit’s TLT X ski boot for a few months, we have anther look at the boot’s fit, flex, and short-term durability.