Minimalist in ski selection and attire, Jack Kuenzle set a new FKT up and down Mt. Hood on Sunday. “Racing in the backcountry is full tilt.” wrote Kuenzle.

BCA has designed a rugged up-to-the-task airbag backpack in the FLOAT E2 25. The FLOAT E2 packs integrate Alpride’s new E2 electronic airbag system. The packs will be available next fall.

The issues surrounding the Teton’s bighorn sheep and winter backcountry users enters a new phase as Grand Teton National Park calls for Public Comments.

For an off-the-grid satellite communication device, the Zoleo offers a solid build to survive a backcountry beatdown for most ski adventures.

Continuing on the recent run of ATK reviews on WildSnow, the Kuluar 12 LT is another gorgeous Italian binding weighing 218g per binding.

Ski crampons—maybe your best friend when skinning in firm conditions. But sometimes for steeper ascents, a mod is in order. Chris Dickson has an easy, cheap, and effective means of increasing ski crampon penetration with heel risers engaged.