Long term review of the Spark R&D Surge Pro, a soft boot splitboard binding determined to be exceptionally dependable and thoughtfully ergonomic.

The benefits of stretching for ski touring and how to stop making excuses and start your own stretching program.

Four WildSnow authors publish full length books this fall. Here’s a preview from Rob Coppilillo, Mike Marolt, Anders Morley and Carolyn Highland.

News from the ski touring world including Vail Resorts COVID operating plan, concerns about a busy backcountry, an unreliable winter snow forecast.

Granite Gear Crown2 60 backpack review. An excellent choice for lightweight 3-season trekking tested on week-long backpack in Wyoming’s Wind River Range.

Roundup of light minimal to burly multipurpose ski mountaineering ice axes including Blue Ice, Black Diamond, Grivel and Petzl and how to choose.