I searched “huts” in the Wildsnow search bar and it didn’t take much scrolling or convincing for me to fill a morning with hut reports and tales of shacks and shelters. From Noah Howell’s jungle dancing French Ridge Hut story…
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Backpacks and the backcountry go hand in hand. Or, strap in strap, or whatever analogy you’d like to make to emphasize how naked you’ll feel in the backcountry without a pack to carry the necessary tools to rescue your friends…
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Moment’s Wildcat Evolves into Its Latest And Lightest Form The Moment Wildcat 108 Tour lives up to its predecessor’s rep as a versatile powder-touring ski The Wildcat is Moment’s not-just-for-powder, powder ski. Originally known as the Bibby, it was…
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The 23/24 Transalp Pro revamp adds more muscle, durability, and skiability for all terrain, especially steeps. My touring partner and I botched the timing on a morning mission in Colorado’s Gore Range towards the end of last season. After booting…
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The Ortovox Tour 40 Pack: A Lightweight, High-Volume E-Airbag for Big Days
by Drew Zieffby Drew ZieffFor backcountry skiers and splitboarders looking for a higher-volume, low-weight electronic airbag, Ortovox’s AVABAG Litric Tour 40 is one of only a few options. The pack utilizes the LiTRIC system, a lightweight electronic airbag system co-developed by Ortovox and Arc’teryx…
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You already have the essentials covered. Beacon, shovel, probe, first aid kit, and so on. Maybe you’ve been on multi-day hut trips, or perhaps this is your first time packing for one. This article isn’t intended to explain the basics…
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