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First look and review of the updated Black Diamond Helio 104: powder plank with lots of pop in deep snow.

Tips on traveling cheap and finding the fluffiest powder in Japan’s backcountry near Hakuba.

February ski touring news and opinion, airbag packs making air pocket, skimo race victories, avalanche safety, bighorn sheep and more.

If you love backcountry skiing, there’s a good chance you’re a chionophile, or “lover of snow.” Here are five things chonophiles can do in the face of warming winters.

This week, we’re taking a look at the greener sides of the ski industry. From plant-based ski products, carbon offsets to easy steps backcountry skiers can take to reduce their own impact, here’s a glass half full take on sustainable…

Full review of MountainFlow Eco Wax, a plant-based ski wax that shows promise in replacing traditional petroleum-based ski waxes.

For 20/21, Dynafit sticks to its systematic roots by offering pre-mounted full ski, binding and skin set ups and Blacklight kits, but deviates with the tuned down Hoji Free 110.

In Courmayeur, Italy, SCOTT unveils the Freeguide carbon ski touring boot, a 3-buckle performance oriented boot inspired by the pursuit of big, steep descents.

Effective ski touring transitions means you have more time for skiing. Here are some tips on systematic approaches for uphill and downhill transitions.

Ski mountaineering racing is painful, gear intensive and dominated by men in spandex. But here’s why you should try it.

A sneak peak at Dynafit’s new Blacklight touring series, light skis for big ski mountaineering objectives, built to handle most variable conditions.

Skialper Magazine 2020 Buyer Guide reader survey, translated to English, ski touring statistics and metrics from 2,500 respondents.

Review of G3 Minimist Speed climbing skin for ski touring, light and easy to pack, superior glide, we recommend this ski mountaineering tool.

Tips on the ideal combination of ski touring layers including pros and cons of merino vs. synthetic, midlayer vs. outer layer and glove-mitt combos.

Yep, you did it again. You waited, as usual, until the ripe final countdown to Christmas to consider what gifts you’ll get those special ski tourers in your life. You haven’t decided whether backcountry dot com is worth your time…

Review of Julbo Cyrius ski and snowboard goggles, best in class photoreactive lenses, beautifully made.

In the latest Ski Touring News Roundup, Lou reflects on Jake Burton’s snow sports legacy, dreams of Skimo races, contemplates skiing health benefits, more.

With all of the gear, packing, logistics and more, ski trips can be overwhelming. Julia Dubinini breaks it down with these handy tips.

Round up of women’s boots for ski touring and ski mountaineering for 2019-20. Women’s boots from Atomic, Dynafit, Technica, Fischer, La Sportiva and more.

On Totally Deep Podcast Episode 69, TDP Cultural Lifestyle Ambassador Blake Gordon returns to discuss his recent Himalaya ski expedition with a crew of North Face athletes.