The Backland 85s aren’t the lightest or the burliest, but over a winter season their perfect level of functionality made them my most reached-for ski, even on the Coor’s Face of Wilson Peak.
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Getting that IFMGA guide pin, retreating Arctic sea ice, carbon offsets for travel, becoming an American in Chamonix: Rob Coppolillo tells it
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Tips for backcountry ski touring and mountaineering on the beautiful peaks and glaciers of New Zealand.
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For years, Mount Sopris beckoned. What better way to heed the call than a bike to ski to summit?
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When you want a durable shell for ski touring and lift-days, reach for OR’s Skyward II Jacket.
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Forget Japanuary. Pro skiers make the case for skiing close to home.
All backcountry skiing blog posts with content that doesn’t fit in other categories.