November 2006

An experienced backcountry skier reviews Naxo NX01 (NX02) for ski touring and mountaineering.

Ski touring gear testing in Colorado, a big winter storm provides backcountry powder for backpacks, hydration and more.

Backcountry Access Alp 40 ski pack for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering

When I set out to climb and ski all of Colorado’s 14ers last winter, my goal was singular; to challenge my skills and abilities with a difficult goal.

The amount of knowledge we have about snow avalanches has increased immensely over the past several decades. Using this information, experts are constantly reformulating survival techniques and devising improved safety gear. The Avalung came out of knowledge that avalanche victims…

Woops, in my rant state of mind I almost forgot today is Thanksgiving! Good to look at life and pick a few things to be thankful for. I thank God I’m still able to get out in the beautiful wild…