A visit with Sam Tischendorf of Tecnica’s boot fitting program, Project 165, and top tips on how to fit your ski touring boots.
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Tips on mental and physical fall ski touring preparation and commentary on the “wicked” backcountry, excerpted from The Ski Guide Manual.
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Lessons learned from a runaway ski that slid into a crevasse on Mount Rainier and what to do if it happens to you.
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5 steps to expedition planning success Garden greens are sprouting, bears have woken up in the neighborhood, songbirds are singing, and the rationale behind flip flops is already undeniable. The pleasantries of springtime harken something magical in the mountain community:…
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Louie combines Dynafit Cramp-ins with Tech Crampon 250’s for the ultimate Frankenpon, creates a new alpine “almost crampon” and more.
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Catching the perfect ski photograph takes creativity, planning, clear communication, good weather, and a little sprinkle of luck. Scott Bellow tells how.
Tips & Tricks is the home of WildSnow’s extensive library of how-tos. You’ll find info on ski touring basics like how to do a kickturn, endurance fitness and nutrition, and granular level gear mods. WildSnow’s Tips & Tricks is also where you’ll find deep dives into what to bring on extended ski expeditions or on a fast and light smash-and-grab ski mission. And if you’re looking for ideas on using Voile straps to attach a ski or splitboard to your bike? We’ve even got that covered. The archives here at WildSnow run deep.
We’re open to suggestions to expand this department; let us know what tips & tricks you’d like to see.
