After a high and dry January and February, winter finally returned to Central Oregon in March and April, and as of early May, it’s still going strong. This spring’s frequent storm cycles have offered me ample opportunity to test out…

From Ski Trab we dive headfirst into a primo lightweight setup with the Magico.2 ski and Titan Vario.2 binding. Solid engineering and deep mission worthy.

BCA’s FLOAT E2 25 brings to market Alpride’s new E2 electronic airbag system and an understated pack ready for most backcountry efforts.

BCA has designed a rugged up-to-the-task airbag backpack in the FLOAT E2 25. The FLOAT E2 packs integrate Alpride’s new E2 electronic airbag system. The packs will be available next fall.

Continuing on the recent run of ATK reviews on WildSnow, the Kuluar 12 LT is another gorgeous Italian binding weighing 218g per binding.

The magic of lightweight, stiffness, tourabilty, and skiability. Technica’s Zero G Peak Carbon has the credentials: A first look.