Travel report, Germany Bavaria and Austria Tyrol, beautiful fall weather, people already skiing on the heights, apples in the lowlands.

Backcountry ski touring news for October 2018, movie about lost resorts, Switzerland mountaineering deaths, ski shops, more.

Gourmet food tips for backcountry ski touring: fast, nutritious and exceptionally delicious.

Review carry on luggage for trip to ISSW, learning about ski touring safety, TNF Rolling Thunder roller bag takes on LAX.

Black Crows Camox Freebird 2017-2018 review, used exclusively for backcountry ski touring in the Pacific Northwest, recommended.

Headlamp mounting on SAR and ski touring helmet, using Scotch All-Weather hook loop adhesive fastener pads, Coast headlamp on Salomon helmet.