Recipe for homemade egg nog and a recap of WildSnow posts from the week of December 7th, 2015.

Long term review of SCARPA Maestrale RS backcountry boot for ski touring and mountaineering.

Date Torte recipe for carbo loading before, during or after backcountry ski touring.

Arcteryx Rush Shell jacket and Stinger Bib, a hard shell bib and jacket combination reviewed for backcountry touring and mountaineering.

Trip report ski touring in West Elk Mountains, Colorado has powder snow and perfect place for backcountry gear testing as well as burning Thanksgiving calories.

Tips for budget gear, how to try backcountry ski touring for less than $100.