Car camping for us non-van lifers just got a whole lot more comfortable: WildSnow reviews the Backseat Bivy, a clever way to get a comfy snooze in your car.

Using a basic compass in conjuntion with a mobile navigation app is a smart way to conserve phone batteries: here’s a how-to for using GPS bearings.

It’s not exactly a slow news week for the NYT. Human-powered skiing stories make a three-peat in short order at the venerable paper is news.

Norrona’s Hiloflex 100 softshell jacket is a refined piece for those seeking a simple layering system on those cold high-pressure days.

There’s been chatter about Mount Saint Elias. With a dive into the WildSnow archives, we look back at some controversial St. Elias ski mountaineering.

If you’re looking for a happy (maybe even ecstatic) middle place where skiability and skinnability reign, Fischer’s Transalp Pro is a winner.