Aaron Rice reviews the Atomic Backland Carbon touring boot, a lightweight slipper that cruises uphill, skis down decently, and is svelt enough to wear to dinner.

Deep look at what makes an effective splitboard pole, in depth reviews of the G3 Pivot and Black Diamond Expedition 3.

In Part II of Cody Townsend’s Quarantine Q&A, he talks gear innovation at Salomon, binding elasticity and the search for the ski setup Holy Grail.

The latest from the Covid-19 lockdown: skier triggered avalanches in Colorado, DPS makes surgical supplies, earthquake rattles Idaho’s Sawtooths.

Technical review, latest Backland MTN ski touring binding 2019-2020 is beefed, and modified.

Thorough review of the 20-21 Scarpa F1 LT as well as in depth comparison between the Alien RS and Scarpa F1.