Q&A with Andy Sovick, accidental publisher of Beacon Guidebooks. We talk maps, decision making, etiquette, how guidebooks help ski touring grow responsibly.

In the latest Ski Touring News Roundup, Lou reflects on Jake Burton’s snow sports legacy, dreams of Skimo races, contemplates skiing health benefits, more.

Snow is finally starting to make a timid appearance in the PNW. A few of us got out December 1 and December 8 to check out conditions. Here’s a brief report from both outings. Crystal Mountain With the moody weather…

Recap of Mountain Rescue Aspen talk on planning for backcountry tour. Navigation, emergency preparedness, snowpack, sidecountry is backcountry, human factors and heuristics.

Review of improved G3 Zed ski touring tech binding for 2019-2020, stronger and the same quality feel for skimo mountaineering.

On Totally Deep Episode 70, we talk resort uphill best practices, the differences (or lack of) between women’s and men’s gear and Mark Smiley gives the lowdown on Mountain Sense’s online education suite.