In depth overview of avalanche education resources in the US, including AAA, AIARE, Pro and Rec level avy courses, Companion rescue and more.
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Skialper Magazine 2020 Buyer Guide reader survey, translated to English, ski touring statistics and metrics from 2,500 respondents.
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Care and maintenance of your ski touring climbing skins needn’t be rocket science. Here, best practices for drying, storing and maintaining your skins.
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A full report on the highs and lows of a ski touring treasure hunt in Patagonia with stops in Bariloche, El Bolsón, Cerro Castillo, El Chaltén, more.
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Whether it’s snowing in zero degrees or blasting sun in the 90s, in the middle of the night or the height of the day, the Julbo Aerospeed glasses perform.
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In 2017, splitboarder and Navy Seal Josh Jesperson climbed and rode all of Colorado’s fourteeners in just 138 days. John Newman joins him on TDP Ep. 65.
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A ski touring yurt trip to Jalpak Tash, Kyrgystan gives way to remote backcountry powder skiing and close brushes with Kyrgyz culture post-solviet rule.
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Backcountry skiing in Bariloche: tough to figure out; easy to fall in love with. Andy Sovick offers sage wisdom and recounts incredible skiing.
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Desert season is the dessert of summer: the treat of crisp cool days and campfires among the falling leaves. A time to squeeze the last few sweet drops of warmth out of the year. A fragile fort to hide out from old man winter for a few more weeks.
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First look review of G3 Cabrio avalanche airbag backpack, a good application of the Alpride gas cartridge system.
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Gear list for backcountry skiing expedition on Denali, updated for 2018 mountaineering equipment.
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Part three of a Denali West Buttress typical climb, including skiing and storm dodging.
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Using 2-way radios is a good idea for backcountry skiers, review of FRS and GMRS and ham units both for safety and adding fun factor.
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New ski touring gear from G3 for 2018/2019 includes ZED binding and Seeker skis, interesting climbing skins.
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Review of ski touring year 2016-2017 everything from backcountry avalanche safety to new boots.
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Cascade Backcountry Alliance – Washington State Snowsports Access Advocacy
by Louie Dawsonby Louie DawsonCascade Backcountry Alliance seeks to improve access for ski touring, as well as safety and parking in Washington state.
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Review of Patagonia Descensionist jacket and pant for backcountry ski touring, real world testing.
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Ski touring and mountain culture news for July 2017, tiny houses, skiing Chile, solar power for backcountry huts and more.
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Visiting ski touring binding company Plum at 2017 ISPO, WEPA is the sweet spot in their line for lightweight skiing.
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear 4400 Porter Pack is a large, lightweight, simple backpack perfect for backcountry ski touring and mountaineering.