The marketplace for avalanche bags expands. A few weeks back, we received some spreadsheets from Ortovox providing a useful overview of comparative weights.

This episode of Totally Deep is about the gear we’re testing. Sandwiched in there is a speed skin-ski on Mt. Hood, and a “be safe out there” to end it all.

Simple, bomber, reliable: The Rocky Talkie radio serves as an effective means for radio communication while backcountry skiing.

Hyperlocal comes to the realm of disseminating information about snowpack and backcountry conditions with Chris Dickson and the San Juan Snowcast.

When I find a great pair of touring pants, I stick with them—call it ski-gear-monogamy. With the La Sportiva Excelsior pants, it’s time to meet the parents.

Nordica’s entry into the backcountry ski realm makes a welcome splash with a playful mid-fat ski in the Enforcer UL 104: here’s the deep look.