First look at new Fritschi Ski Touring Bindings for 2017-2018, Tecton and Vipec Evo 12 unboxing.

Backcountry skiing news for mid December 2016, using Google Translate for alpine news, global warming and enhancing memory.

Ski Touring news for mid December 2016, Austrian skiing and Tommy Hilfiger avalanche, John Gaston sets course record in Aspen.

Ski touring news end of November 2016, snow immersion danger, avalanche safety, blogging computers, bivouac sacks.

Ski touring news for end of November 2016, Ischgl ski boot ban, weather sattelites, Park Service muzzling Exum guides, more.

Summary of current backcountry skiing news for middle of November 2016, skimo and land use.