August 2006

Zeal sunglasses reviewed by backcountry skiers

I was saddened to hear about last Saturday’s death of a climber on South Maroon Peak, a well known central Colorado 14,000 footer (14er) near here. According to newspaper reports, 66 year old Dr. Sterling Smith was eating some trail…

By popular demand, the flex test is back! We compared the 2005 Fritschi Freeride (white toe wings) backcountry skiing binding with the latest 2006 model “Plus” (black toe wings.) During one test cycle the flex measured exactly the same, while…

How do you inaugurate your get-ready for the backcountry skiing season? Over the years I’ve done everything from putting it off so I’ll have more energy in the spring, to getting up there as soon as the first dusting of…

I’m a recreation advocate and generally want to see more trails created, with more types of uses allowed on more public land.