Tribute to Hayden Kennedy, who took his own life as the result of a Montana avalanche he was involved in with his girlfriend Inge Perkins, who also perished.

Avalanche airbag practice rig using compressed air from an external tank, pull the trigger to get used to it.

Lots of snow in the Pacific Northwest for early winter 2017-2018 equals tons of fun at Crystal resort and ski touring backcountry nearby.

Ski touring news roundup, focus on education including avalanche safety and basics of backcountry skiing, november 2017.

Review of updated SCARPA Maestrale RS 2 ski boot for backcountry touring and skiing, buckles and lean lock.

Review of Mount Baker ski touring guidebook from Off Piste Atlas publishing.