Traveling to Bariloche, Argentina for backcountry ski mountaineering near Refugio Frey, South America snow 2014.

Review of Petzl Sirocco climbing helmet for backcountry adventuring, weighs in at only 165 grams, use for skiing or climbing.

Treacherous alpine climbing on the Becky Chouinard route in the Bugaboos, unexpected bad weather in wilderness backcountry.

Alpine climbing in the Bugaboos, Canada, ascent of Pigeon Spire, Bugaboo Spire and Snowpatch Spire in wilderness backcountry.

Mountain Equipment Helium 250 sleeping bag is an excellent option for warmth with less weight if you are climbing or ski mountaineering.

Skiing on Mount Rainier, Wilson and Kautz headwalls are worthy goals and difficult to get, check this trip report for details.