Black Diamond retools their lightweight technical tools with ice climbing capabilities in the new Venom LT axes and offers up a slick new shovel, the Transfer LT. Here’s our first look at this promising collection.

Ryan Burke reflects on how we refine our processes to become humble and aware of the big terrain we’ll undoubtedly encounter in the backcounty .

Vancouver-based G3 offers up a line of skins in their Minimist series with three builds on offer. We’ve got a review of the Universal (all-nylon), Glide (a 70/30 mohair/nylon mix), and Speed (100% mohair).

We love the bliss of October into early November turns. Despite gouged bases and maybe sparks (rocks lurk), early-season snow is often irresistible. But, early snow brings some precautions — in some mountain ranges— as the snowpack evolves. This conversation with Chris Dickson gives insight into why a love-hate relationship exists with the early snowfall.

A cool opportunity is worth shouting about: so we are shouting with a digital “Hear ye, hear ye!” Backcountry Access and the American Avalanche Association have a sweet scholarship opportunity. The aim is to support female-identifying avalanche workers and their professional development.

Moment is located in Reno, Nevada, at the foothills of the Sierra on Bible Way. Which, when you consider the biblical devotion of some Moment evangelists, is an apt street for the ski maker. We’ll genuflect towards a specific ski-binding pairing in this review, the Wildcat Tour 108 and the Voyager X II binding.