Review of new Scott ski touring products for 2017 2018 including S1 boot and Alpride avalanche airbag backpack.

Marmot Rosco bibs are utilitarian overalls for backcountry ski touring: roomy, stout construction and big storage pockets.

Callaghan Valley, south of Whistler gets more and lighter snow than surrounding regions; Journeyman Lodge provides luxury accommodations.

Fabulous backcountry skiing on Mt. Pilchuck, Pacific Northwest.

Review of Lange XT Freetour ski touring boot, built tough and stiff, this beef boot offering performs on the downhill in excellent fashion.

Colorado High Rockies are graced with a winter snow pack like Japan this year.