December 2020

Review of the Elan Ripstick 96, a fun, capable shred machine for ski touring and backcountry skiing.

Tips to practice the five steps of an avalanche rescue: scene size-up, beacon search, probing, shoveling and patient care.

Ski touring and backcountry news, uphilling, resorts, avalanches — December 2020.

A Christmas poem to celebrate the joy of backcountry ski touring during the holidays.

Review of Outdoor Research Carbide jacket and bibs, a budget outerwear option for ski touring and snowboarding.

Review of Edelrid’s Rap Line Protect rope dry treated for ski mountaineering, glacier traveling, rappelling and more.