April 2015

Spring backcountry skiing on Mt. Sopris plus recap of WildSnow ski touring posts from April 6-10.

Atomic Backland ski touring and backcountry skiing boots, review of use for descents as well as performance testing, lightweight with amazing fit.

Reviews of two books covering mountaineering accidents and emergencies, ‘Forever on the Mountain’ and ‘Exposed,’ cover alpinist decision making and gear choices.

Belaying ski cuts and ski mountaineering on the peaks of Glacier Bay, Alaska.

Camping on a glacier in Alaska is not always sunshine and views, sometimes you are stuck in a storm, hopefully you have food and other things to keep it safe and fun.

Review of Quarry Saw carbon fiber snow saw for avalanche professionals and anyone studying snow, super light weight, interesting for ski touring.