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  • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN Boot Stop-ectomy

    by Lou Dawson March 26, 2021
    by Lou Dawson March 26, 2021

    How to remove the boot toe stop from an Atomic Salomon MTN Backcountry ski touring binding.

  • Dynafit Race Review Part II — LTR 105 Binding, Backcountry Skimo

    by Slator Aplin March 16, 2021
    by Slator Aplin March 16, 2021

    Review of the superlight Dynafit Low Tech Race binding and commentary on how skimo gear performs in the backcountry.

  • 3 Packs for Small Backs — BD Cirque, Gregory Targhee, Ortovox S AVABAG

    by Manasseh Franklin March 12, 2021
    by Manasseh Franklin March 12, 2021

    Review of the Black Diamond Cirque 22, Gregory Targhee 35 and Ortovox 28 S AVABAG, packs for women and men for all ski touring endeavors.

  • Field Treatment for Climbing Skin Failure

    by Rob Coppolillo March 11, 2021
    by Rob Coppolillo March 11, 2021

    Reviving climbing skins in the field. Basic prevention to dealing with a full climbing skin failure. Tips to keep your backcountry ski tour going.

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    by Lou Dawson February 26, 2021
    by Lou Dawson February 26, 2021

    Ski touring news and review, backcountry February 2021.

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    by Manasseh Franklin February 24, 2021
    by Manasseh Franklin February 24, 2021

    Visit to Bluebird Backcountry in northern Colorado, the only backcountry ski area in the US that offers ski touring, avalanche safety classes and guiding.

  • A Carbon Fibre Freeride Boot? — Pierre Gignoux Mountain Review

    by Doug Stenclik February 1, 2021
    by Doug Stenclik February 1, 2021

    Review of Pierre Gignoux’s Mountain boot, a sleek all mountain carbon slipper, that weighs in at an impressive 750 grams.

  • Leaner and Softer — Modding The Hoji Pro

    by Lou Dawson January 31, 2021
    by Lou Dawson January 31, 2021

    Mod Dynafit Hoji Pro for more forward lean and softer flex.

  • Cooke City in Photos — Montana Trip Report

    by Julia Dubinina January 29, 2021
    by Julia Dubinina January 29, 2021

    Trip report from a week in Cooke City, Montana, exploring and touring the backcountry on skis and snowmobile.

  • G3 SLAYr Swift 114 Ski Review

    by Julia Dubinina January 28, 2021
    by Julia Dubinina January 28, 2021

    When the G3 SLAYr 114 arrived at my front door in the spring of last year, I knew right away that we would become friends. Unfortunately, Covid delayed our experiences together during the 2020 spring season. Once the next winter…

  • It’s Go Time — Fischer Travers CS Boot Review

    by Dr Alex Lee January 26, 2021
    by Dr Alex Lee January 26, 2021

    Review of the Fischer Travers CS ski touring boot that offers superior ski-ability and walk-ability in a lightweight package.

  • Giving Myself the Gift of Backcountry

    by Aaron Mattix January 15, 2021
    by Aaron Mattix January 15, 2021

    The arched cliffs rising like an oversized, un-finished Parthenon south of town were an obvious visual focal point. Less obvious was the meadow to the east, the overgrown roof of the Parthenon. The cliffs, while majestic, were a no-go zone.…

  • Euro Puro Amoro — La Sportiva Orizion Touring Pant

    by Lou Dawson January 13, 2021
    by Lou Dawson January 13, 2021

    Las Sportiva Orizion ski touring and hiking pant review, simple lightweight togs for sleek adventures.

  • Meidjo 3.0 Binding Review – Backcountry Telemark Evolves

    by Guest Blogger January 12, 2021
    by Guest Blogger January 12, 2021

    Review of the the Meidjo 3.0 telemark binding, marking an evolution in technical backcountry telemark touring equipment.

  • Six Who Dared — Elk Mountains Traverse & Richard Compton Tribute

    by Guest Blogger January 7, 2021
    by Guest Blogger January 7, 2021

    Ski traverse of Colorado Elk Mountains, 1980, trip report and narrative by Richard Compton.

  • Tele Tech First Look — Voile Ultra Vector BC, 22 Designs Lynx, Scarpa TX Pro

    by Aaron Mattix January 5, 2021
    by Aaron Mattix January 5, 2021

    Overview of telemark tech setup designed to maximize efficiency and featuring Voile Ultra Vector BC skis, 22 Design Lynx binding and Scarpa TX Pro boots.

  • Be Prepared — Avalanche Rescue Practice Tips

    by Jonathan Cooper December 29, 2020
    by Jonathan Cooper December 29, 2020

    Tips to practice the five steps of an avalanche rescue: scene size-up, beacon search, probing, shoveling and patient care.

  • Slim Versatility — Edelrid Rap Line Protect Review

    by Rob Coppolillo December 23, 2020
    by Rob Coppolillo December 23, 2020

    Review of Edelrid’s Rap Line Protect rope dry treated for ski mountaineering, glacier traveling, rappelling and more.

  • The Five Pillars of Skintrack Wisdom

    by Rob Coppolillo December 17, 2020
    by Rob Coppolillo December 17, 2020

    Five tips for skin track success when ski touring safely in the backcountry. Craft an efficient skin track to avoid avalanche terrain and danger.

  • For the Love of Spandex — Ski Mountaineering Race Outlook 2021

    by Doug Stenclik December 16, 2020
    by Doug Stenclik December 16, 2020

    Overview of 20-21 ski mountaineering and randonee races around the US and Europe including adaptations for Covid.

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