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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 Blizzard Zero G 105 touring ski asks the most of you, and gives back, in this review, Lou tells how.

After a full season of skimo race training, the Women’s La Sportiva Sytron proves itself as a versatile, mobile uphill machine that skis well. Full review.

Testing G3 ZED ski touring binding, evaluating movement of heel unit while walking uphill.

Thanks to Dynafit for sponsoring this Tech Tip. They’re psyched to make sure people are in the right gear and know how to use it. Light and efficient packs, avy gear, ropes and more By Teague Holmes What are we…

If you ski inbounds a lot, that touring/resort quiver of one isn’t your best economical bet. Jed Porter breaks down the dollars.

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

Recap of highlights from Outdoor Retailer Day 2: glow in the dark Kastles, an auto heel rising binding, hardboot splitboard plates, touring ski poles with detachable straps.

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.

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

Obehwhanskinoobie predicts the future of ski touring: no more speed nose, Freeride on the rise, clothing will continue to be worn, and more.

2010-2020 was a decade for tech bindings. Featherweight boots. Carbon everything. Le spandex. Airbag packs. Here are the top 20 most commented articles this decade.

Resort uphill skiing, skier’s rights and resort’s regulations. A breakdown of public land use, monetary gain and why resorts can restrict access.

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.

Review of improved G3 Zed ski touring tech binding for 2019-2020, stronger and the same quality feel for skimo mountaineering.

Observations from and lessons learned at the first annual Four Corners Snow and Avalanche Workshop in Silverton, CO. The avalanche and snowpack education never stops.

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.

Tech Tuesday is recurring segment sponsored by Dynafit to get you in the right touring gear and make sure you know how to use it. Denali expedition tips on sleds, food, electronics and more The gear…. holy cow the gear!…

Comparison review of Dynafit Hoji Pro vs Hoji Free ski touring boots, both would work fine for backcountry, Free is much stiffer, with less volume.