Here are 16 tips, count them up, to help those new to backcountry riding/touring and making important decisons, feel more at home in the mountains.

ZipFit is known for durable and great fitting liners. We give the GFT Touring Liner a long look, and we like what we see. With 30 days in the liner, there’s little wear. The liner’s weight at 577g in a 28/28.5 might make you cringe — maybe it shouldn’t, as the upsides are considerable.

In a follow up interview after Zahan’s recent Totally Deep podcast episode, we explore the roots of his training methodology and how to prepare the body and mind for dynamic ski terrain.

The Montane Fireball Lite jacket is an active insulation piece providing ample heat dumping and wind protection. (The fit is Euro-slim.) This piece deserves a place in the pack for those seeking active insulation excellence.

An all-women ski film produced and directed by women, Nexus resonates with fine skin lines and a compelling narrative. It premierws on Oct. 5th.

Pre-season is not mid-season: Now is the time to thoroughly check your gear to ensure your backcountry skiing dreams aren’t kneecapped by faulty gear. Here’s a pre-season checklist to help guide you on this important task.