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Review and on snow testing of Kohla Fiberseal Climbing skins, European vacuum style ski touring skin available in the U.S. for Fall 2020.

Deep look at what makes an effective splitboard pole, in depth reviews of the G3 Pivot and Black Diamond Expedition 3.

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 latest from the Covid-19 lockdown: skier triggered avalanches in Colorado, DPS makes surgical supplies, earthquake rattles Idaho’s Sawtooths.

Does skier compaction stabilize avalanche prone slopes? A close look with ISSW research and CAIC input.

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

A day in the life of a mountain guide under Coronavirus quarantine in Chamonix, France.

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.

Louie combines Dynafit Cramp-ins with Tech Crampon 250’s for the ultimate Frankenpon, creates a new alpine “almost crampon” and more.

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

Review of the Black Diamond Helio 200, a lightweight and extremely well made binding we’ll sport on any mission, any size ski, and any type of terrain.

Review of the G3 SLAYr skis, surfy, uberlight powder sticks that want to charge.

It may not be the lightest but the La Sportiva Skorpius CR ski touring boot wins for versatility in backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

An exploratory ski tour in the Never Summer mountains leads to unexpected findings, including a dead mountain lion.

Hut trips are a great way to get kids into the mountains. Cindy Hirschfield recalls hut trips with her own family and offers tips for getting started.

Review of the Phantom Link Lever with the Atomic Backland Pro boot, game changing evolution in hardboot tech splitboarding.

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

A visit to the Black Crows skis headquarters in Chamonix raises the question: what really makes a ski brand successful?

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