Review of the 20-21 Black Diamond Cirque 78, a sub 1000g mountaineering ski with the objective oriented ski tourer in mind.

Roundup of light minimal to burly multipurpose ski mountaineering ice axes including Blue Ice, Black Diamond, Grivel and Petzl and how to choose.

Review of the Julbo Aerospace Goggles on a trip to the Andes where the performed well in sun, snow and fog on the uphill and down.

First look at Phantom Snow Industry’s Phantom Slipper, the first splitboard tech hard boot designed soley for backcountry riding.

Review of the Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Ski Touring pant, versatile, comfortable threads for dry winter days or sunny spring skiing.

Review of the Black Diamond Carbon Whippet with removable pick, tested in the Andes after a harrowing Fourteener slide prior to its invention.