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WildSnow weekend recap of ski touring blog posts, and a reminder to look at our backcountry skiing museum project.

It didn’t take long to feel comfortable on ZAG’s updated 2024/25 UBAC 95s, but I eased in anyway. I felt like I knew them quickly through soft snow, trees, soft chop, and powder. They just felt easy right off the…

Big and floaty and so so … so fine in ideal powder. This can be said about many skis, but, in particular, it is true of the DPS Pagoda Tour RP 112. And it turns out, this ski just flat out makes less-than-ideal powder more fun too.

If you are finicky about a boot’s range of motion, you’ve got plenty of options. Here’s a look at some of the information collected from our range of motion survey.

Vancouver-based G3 offers up a line of skins in their Minimist series with three builds on offer. We’ve got a review of the Universal (all-nylon), Glide (a 70/30 mohair/nylon mix), and Speed (100% mohair).

Set your sites and the scales on a svelte number, 88mm and 1150g to be precise: The Dynastar Vertical 88 delivers a lightweight ski with notable dampness. IFMGA guide Rob Coppolillo reviews the Vertical 88 and helps us discern where and when it’s best suited.

The Black Crows Mentis Freebird in its 80mm underfoot glory skis like a champ and is easy on the ups. Here’s our review after a season of use.

Choices are often a lovely thing. That’s what Peter Vordenberg realized this spring in the Wasatch as he tested the DPS Pagoda Tour 100 RP and 94 C2.

Phantom Snow Industries has been leading the industry in split-tech bindings for many years. The latest and greatest contribution to split-AT, or hardboot splitboarding, has absolutely been a purpose-built line of touring boots known as the Phantom Slipper and, moving forward, the Slipper HD.

Yes, the 2022-2023 Blizzard Zero G 95 maintains strong stiffness and a lightweight build. Situate this ski on firm snow and it thrives.

The Mammut Pro Removable Airbag 3.0 is a full-featured 45L airbag pack ready to journey with you on the big hauls during your backcountry adventure.

Scarpa introduces the F1 GT into its F1 lineup. Slightly softer and heavier than the F1 LT, the GT sports buckles (no BOA), and a fine-tuned range of motion.

Nordica’s entry into the backcountry ski realm makes a welcome splash with a playful mid-fat ski in the Enforcer UL 104: here’s the deep look.

Just like that, Salomon makes a splash in the 1kg ski boot realm with a stiff skiing (very stiff FWIW) and high functioning tourer in the MTN Summit.

Looking to learn about the skin basics? Here’s “Skins 101” to cover materials, tip and tail attachments systems, and stickiness- or lack thereof- of glue.

Last week Tecnica introduced their Zero G Peak series. A three-boot line that enters the 1000g backcountry ski boot realm.

Grace Staberg, a U.S. skier on the ISMF World Cup, provides some insight into her stash of skimo race gear. Yup, it looks fast, and it’s light.

With global supply chain issues and shipping delays, retailers and manufacturers problem solve as they gear up for winter.

Gear Guide for men’s and women’s Freeride Touring skis for powder skiing, ski touring in the backcountry.

All Mountain gear guide featuring Black Diamond, Moment, Blizzard, Kastle, DPS touring skis and more for backcountry versatility.