Discussion of “bottom up” versus “top down” approaches to ski mountaineering steep, consequential ski lines in the backcountry.

First Look at the La Sportiva Vanguard ski touring boot, a beefy 130 flex shoe for ski performance and touring.

Photo trip report of bike to ski mission on Mt. Sopris outside of Carbondale, CO, riding, climbing and skiing a total of 7600 feet over 36 miles.

Review of the DPS Pagoda Tour 112 RP and Tour 94 C2 as a quiver of two for ski touring, ski mountaineering, powder skiing.

Ski touring news, Patagonia surfing vest, crowded traiheads, ski touring housing and more.

Trip reports from Pacific Northwest Volcanoes including Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, Mt. Baker, Glacier peak.