In a somewhat crowded marketplace for lighter and skinnier skis, the Fischer Transalp 86 Carbon stands out, not in a flashy way, as a can-do stable ski. Spring corn and firm steeps anybody?

Dynafit’s speed touring Blacklight brings all the best features of the TLT lineage into a new carbon-cuffed speed touring boot weighing (drum-roll) … around 1kg, depending on the size. These comfortable and capable boots are built for deep missions.

A New Year’s Resolution: celebrate your friends. A big ski traverse, as it should be, can pull you into the present. A Winds ski traverse did that for me. And upon reflection, despite being physically spent after each day, I know that time with my partners in the Winds was a mental and physical respite and a gift.

For a mental reset, often nothing compares to a solo ski tour. Embarking on a solo mission requires self-awareness, a set of rules, and a willingness to follow those rules that at once may be personal but are in place to ensure safe travel. Alex Lee has some thoughts.

Atomic updated their Backland series of boots for the 22/23 season. I plan to test the Backland Carbon. Before diving into more comprehensive field testing for this season, here’s a first look.   The Intro The Atomic Backland Carbon is…

Scarpa’s F1 GT piggybacks on the basic design of the venerable F1 LT. The GT’s softer flex and buckle closure offer another lighter weight option for those seeking a near do-it-all boot.