Ahhh, the wonders of the vest: a functional and a key piece in the backcountry ski layering system. The Feather Friends EOS down vest comes to play as a warm and versatile layer from the reliable down folks in Seattle.

A person’s best friend. You know where we are going: dogs in the backcountry. Many words come to mind, like liability, poop, sit, stay, treat, dog-person, and cat-person. But damn, they are lovable. Do they belong out there with us?

If you are finicky about a boot’s range of motion, you’ve got plenty of options. Here’s a look at some of the information collected from our range of motion survey.

We’re trying to get an idea of what types of backcountry skis readers use. We’ve got a short Google Form asking for basic info about ski preferences.

The Black Crows Ova Freebird presents an 85mm underfoot ski with a friendly personality able to take on big spring skiing objectives and keep the weight to a minimum.   The ski crafters at Black Crows are on their third…

Across North America, the snowpack is proving touchy. As January opens up, it remains a time to be cautious and vigilant in the backcountry.