New year predictions, ski touring in 2017 including boot thoughts, airbagbackpacks, and more.

Summary of WildSnow posts, Dec 26-30, 2016 and Happy New Year for your backcountry fun.

Popular ski touring blog posts of 2016, news, gear and trip reports defined the backcountry season, especially avalanche safety.

Review of ski touring new year predictions for 2016, how did Lou do with his crystal ball, re airbag backpacks and more.

La Sportiva Vapor Float, wide, light, deep snow backcountry skis.

Opus Hut review, San Juan mountains Colorado, check out this full board full service hostel in the Rocky Mountains, winter skiing or summer hiking.