Petzl’s RAD line has become a standard for many ski mountaineers. WildSnow looks at this hyper-static rope and discusses its range of applications and limitations.
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Black Crows arrived on the freeride scene in 2006. With savvy marketing and an emphasis on building skiers’ skis, the Chamonix-based company spread its wings. Here’s a peak under the Black Crows’ hood with product lede Kenji Teshima and skiers Christina Lustenberger, and Adam Fabrikant.
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Avalanches and alpha angles are worth considering when deciphering how far a potential avalanche will run. With this introduction to alpha angles from Lou Dawson, we become more avalanche aware. Be safe.
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La Sportiva’s new Skorpius CR II makes the best of both worlds: uphill efficiency and downhill performance. This is a boot fond of deep mountain human-powered lines and skiers who need to carve up the snow-canvas with big and fast turns.
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The Art of Shralpinism — Lessons From The Mountains by Jeremy Jones: A Book review
by Jason Albertby Jason AlbertThe gift of a life well lived: Jeremy Jones offers up some life and mountain lessons in his new book, The Art of Shralpinism — Lessons From The Mountains. Along the way, there’s personal artwork and nuggets of wisdom as the pages turn.
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Elan jumps into the ski touring market with their Ripstick Tour line: inspired by Glen Plake, we’re hoping the iconoclast himself adds a splash of fun to these promising skis. Here’s our first look at the Ripstick Tour 94 W.
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