I participated in a few Grand Traverse races. Something that resonated, and still does, was Reverend Tim Clark’s “Blessing of the Freeheelers.”

Forest Service wilderness areas have yet to ban AT setups. But according to a Forest Service administrator contacted by WildSnow and speaking off the record, a ban is imminent.

In every arena, there is a learning curve inherent to being in a new environment. Hadley Hammer has some thoughts on mentorship and building community.

The G3 FINDr 86 is a damp, relatively light ski. Unless you consider magnetic contact points bling, there’s no flashiness, only down-to-earth skiability.

The dreaded bootpack becomes, maybe, a bit less of a bear wearing ascent plates. Ben Hoiness introduces us to the refined gear of vertical snowshoeing.

Scarpa introduces the F1 GT into its F1 lineup. Slightly softer and heavier than the F1 LT, the GT sports buckles (no BOA), and a fine-tuned range of motion.