Packing for ski trip to Hains Alaska area, ski mountaineering.

Backcountry skiing on Mt. Shuksan, in the North Cascades, during an incredible sunny weekend that was perfect for ski mountaineering.

Review of ABS Vario 40 airbag backpack for backcountry skiing avalanche safety.

Review of La Sportiva Lo5 backcountry ski for mountaineering AT and alpinism, they climb and ski well.

Review of Black Diamond Carbond Megawatt backcountry ski for mountaineering AT and alpinism. they’re fat but light.

Scarpa Gea RS ski boots reviewed by Julie Kennedy, backcountry skier with two new knees.