The G3 FINDr 86 is a damp, relatively light ski. Unless you consider magnetic contact points bling, there’s no flashiness, only down-to-earth skiability.

The dreaded bootpack becomes, maybe, a bit less of a bear wearing ascent plates. Ben Hoiness introduces us to the refined gear of vertical snowshoeing.

Simple, bomber, reliable: The Rocky Talkie radio serves as an effective means for radio communication while backcountry skiing.

When I find a great pair of touring pants, I stick with them—call it ski-gear-monogamy. With the La Sportiva Excelsior pants, it’s time to meet the parents.

Nordica’s entry into the backcountry ski realm makes a welcome splash with a playful mid-fat ski in the Enforcer UL 104: here’s the deep look.

Eyeing the Strapoff, an aftermarket gizmo added to a Scarpa F1 or F1 LT 45mm shin strap to maximize range of motion and decrease fiddling.