Trip preparation for backcountry snowboarding and skiing in Sapporo on the north island of Hokkaido, Japan.

Review of Outdoor Research Intertia shell jacket, a hybrid shell that’s waterproof but not too heavy, and fits with enough room for layering.

Backcountry skiing rescue at the Asulkan Hut, BC, Canada.

Review of the Mountain Equipment Eclipse Thermal Layering System, for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

Backcountry ski of Mt. Olympus and hike through the beautiful Hoh Rain Forest, summer skiing in the Pacific Northwest.

Review of Black Diamond’s Whippet backcountry ski pole, useful for ski mountaineering and splitboarding.