Aaron Rose, a Colorado splitboarder, brings a grounded perspective to interpreting the dynamic backcountry realm. “The observed and felt clues yield the most evidence to consider terrain management and avalanche avoidance. Snow sense is fundamentally built on a visual-tactile experience. Auditory stimulus is secondary, at least for me.”

The DIY ATK tech binding mount process can be done. Take a breath, read up, and practice several times on a 2″ X 4″. Here’s a many-steps process to help guide you along. Ok, easy peasy, mount those bindings.

Like a Lotus flower, the La Sportiva Vanguard beholds many secrets, first among them are attributes making this boot great for ripping and laser focused control. The uphills and transitions, like the flower, however, are more complex. Oh, La Sportiva!…

Too long, too short, or just right. Aim for just right when it comes to length of your backcountry ski. For newcomers, here’s some basic adivce.

Being in the mountains is a time to feel your best and to test. (And be safe.) All that means is now is the time to begin training. Zahan Billimoria from The Samsara Experience discusses his training methodologies to feel your best in the hills.

Tecnica brings a carbon-cuffed uphill and downhill-oriented ski boot to market this fall. Here’s our post-first look review of this 1000g gem.