April 2020

Aaron Rice reviews the Atomic Backland Carbon touring boot, a lightweight slipper that cruises uphill, skis down decently, and is svelt enough to wear to dinner.

Deep look at what makes an effective splitboard pole, in depth reviews of the G3 Pivot and Black Diamond Expedition 3.

Review of the long-awaited Dynafit Hoji Free, a freeride touring boot that delivers big on ski performance.

In Part II of Cody Townsend’s Quarantine Q&A, he talks gear innovation at Salomon, binding elasticity and the search for the ski setup Holy Grail.

Cody Townsend is dialing back his skiing during the Coronavirus but has big plans for the crux lines of the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America.

The latest from the Covid-19 lockdown: skier triggered avalanches in Colorado, DPS makes surgical supplies, earthquake rattles Idaho’s Sawtooths.