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Avalanche safety airbag system for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

Snowpulst avalanche airbag rucksack backpack for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

Backpacks and the backcountry go hand in hand. Or, strap in strap, or whatever analogy you’d like to make to emphasize how naked you’ll feel in the backcountry without a pack to carry the necessary tools to rescue your friends…

You already have the essentials covered. Beacon, shovel, probe, first aid kit, and so on. Maybe you’ve been on multi-day hut trips, or perhaps this is your first time packing for one. This article isn’t intended to explain the basics…

A splitboarder tired of breaking his poles gives his first impressions of Wolverine Snow Products’  three-piece Split Sticks. Woe is the splitboarder. We’re less efficient backcountry travelers than our two-planking brethren, and, it seems to me, more prone to equipment…

If you’re not a ski bibs person, I’m not here to argue with you. I’m a bib guy. This guide is for other ski bib appreciators, but for the bib-curious, I’ll explain the pros and cons. I primarily like backcountry…

The new LiTRIC system co-developed by Ortovox and Arc’teryx has been delayed in the U.S. and voluntarily recalled in Europe due to an unspecified “technical” issue.

ARVA’s Reactor Tour UL25 airbag pack sets itself apart as a high functioning pack bundling a reliable airbag system with easy access nutrition and hydration pockets for on-the-go backcountry tourers. Alex Lee checks in with an early season first look of the Reactor Tour UL25 from the hills above Anchorage.

The Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell is a weatherproof hardshell with minimal bulk and weight for those who count paperclips and like to stay dry.

Here are 16 tips, count them up, to help those new to backcountry riding/touring and making important decisons, feel more at home in the mountains.

Recalls or not, skier/rider trust with PPE manufacturers is critical. It is a two-way street with many moving parts. The bottom line: PPE gear must work. WildSnow explores recent and past gear recalls and what we can learn. (This is part one of a two-part series.)

BCA’s FLOAT E2 25 brings to market Alpride’s new E2 electronic airbag system and an understated pack ready for most backcountry efforts.

BCA has designed a rugged up-to-the-task airbag backpack in the FLOAT E2 25. The FLOAT E2 packs integrate Alpride’s new E2 electronic airbag system. The packs will be available next fall.

By Kevin Grove Risk, flow, and bliss: Something I have thought a great deal about over the years and continue to ponder and have lengthy discussions with friends and colleagues. Why do we do the things we do, and why…

Ortovox and Arc’teryx, two get-it-done brands, have collaborated on a new avy airbag system called LiTRIC™. The supercapacitor technology will be housed in a series of new airbag packs from each respective brand.

Items we’re eyeing this Monday morning: Fischer Rangers, BCA Float E2 avy pack, and some spicey Salomon MTN Pro ski boots.

To mitigate exposures to avalanches, Rob Coppolillo presents a case for using what he calls the exposure knob to make simpler decisions on complex tours.

If you’re looking for a happy (maybe even ecstatic) middle place where skiability and skinnability reign, Fischer’s Transalp Pro is a winner.

The Black Diamond Jetforce UL 26 trends towards the lighter side of avalanche airbag offerings. Looking for a gas canister avalanche pack to complement your more minimalist style? This pack might fit the bill.