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  • Hoji Pro and Free, Not So Identical Twins?

    by Lou Dawson October 25, 2019
    by Lou Dawson October 25, 2019

    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.

  • Kite Skiing — Touring on Skis and a Wing

    by Guest Blogger October 18, 2019
    by Guest Blogger October 18, 2019

    In New Zealand’s backcountry, Derek Grzelewski learns how kite skiing can open backcountry ski tours to a new universe of fun and possibilities.

  • FutureLight vs. Gore-tex — Ultimate Sweat Test

    by Doug Stenclik October 17, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik October 17, 2019

    A highly scientific, imaculately planned early fall sweat test reveals the true breathability of the FutureLight L5 LT jacket vs. Gore-Tex Pro Shell.

  • Arva Reveals Evo5 Avalanche Beacon (amended)

    by Lou Dawson October 13, 2019
    by Lou Dawson October 13, 2019

    Arva has come up with a nice, compact beacon, avalanche safety in a package that fits in nearly any pocket, check this review.

  • Boot Fitting Tips for Ski Touring Comfort

    by Doug Stenclik October 8, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik October 8, 2019

    Proper boot fit is essential for ski touring. Here, our top five boot fitting tips to make this your most comfortable touring season yet.

  • Backcountry Telemark Doesn’t Need to Die

    by Guest Blogger October 4, 2019
    by Guest Blogger October 4, 2019

    Backcountry telemark skiing appears to be on life support, but that doesn’t mean it’s dead. Here are some things that could resurrect it to its former ski touring glory.

  • Trip Report: Patagonia Treasure Hunt

    by Guest Blogger September 27, 2019
    by Guest Blogger September 27, 2019

    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.

  • Look Fast to Ski Fast — Julbo Aerospeed Review

    by Doug Stenclik September 26, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik September 26, 2019

    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.

  • Ski Touring Boot Buying Guide — Part II

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow September 24, 2019
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow September 24, 2019

    In Part II of our ski touring boot buying guide, we offer 7 tips for boot buying based on materials and features, as well as pros and cons of buying used.

  • Trip Report : Jalpak Tash, Kyrgyzstan

    by Guest Blogger September 20, 2019
    by Guest Blogger September 20, 2019

    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.

  • 1990 First Dynafit Branded Tech Binding — The Purple People Eater

    by Lou Dawson September 15, 2019
    by Lou Dawson September 15, 2019

    While the tech ski touring binding was first patented in 1984, it was not until 1990 that it was fully industrialized, check it out.

  • Trip Report: Cordillera Vilcanota, Peru

    by Mike Marolt September 13, 2019
    by Mike Marolt September 13, 2019

    On a high altitude ski mountaineering expedition to Nevada Vilcanota in Peru, Mike and Steve Marolt encounter one of the best ski descents of their lives.

  • Climbing Skins: 5 Myths and Buying Tips

    by Doug Stenclik September 10, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik September 10, 2019

    Climbing skins: underrated and totally essential to your ski touring kit. Here, we bust 5 climbing skin myths and offer tips for buying your next pair.

  • North America’s Ski Huts–Tribute to Diversity

    by Lou Dawson September 9, 2019
    by Lou Dawson September 9, 2019

    North American ski huts are prolific and amazingly diverse, check out this opinion writing about how wonderful they are for backcountry recreation and snow sports.

  • Trip Report: Bariloche Backcountry Skiing

    by Andy Sovick September 6, 2019
    by Andy Sovick September 6, 2019

    Backcountry skiing in Bariloche: tough to figure out; easy to fall in love with. Andy Sovick offers sage wisdom and recounts incredible skiing.

  • Buying your next ski touring tech binding–10 Tips

    by Doug Stenclik September 4, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik September 4, 2019

    Today, there are as many tech bindings as there are ice cream flavors in a Upstate New York roadside stand. Here, 10 tips to help you choose your next set.

  • Skyward II Jacket Review–Skiing Masterpiece by OR

    by Lou Dawson August 22, 2019
    by Lou Dawson August 22, 2019

    When you want a durable shell for ski touring and lift-days, reach for OR’s Skyward II Jacket.

  • History–Ramer Echo Avalanche Transceiver

    by Lou Dawson August 18, 2019
    by Lou Dawson August 18, 2019

    A nod to the Ramer Echo Avalanche Transceiver, a 1980s ski touring gem of a transceiver that’s lightweight with long battery life.

  • Dead Mountain–Revisiting the Dyatlov Pass Incident

    by Aaron Mattix August 12, 2019
    by Aaron Mattix August 12, 2019

    A ski tourer’s take on the NYTimes bestselling story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident begs the question: how prepared are we really when we head into the backcountry?

  • Ski Touring News Roundup — August 2019

    by Lou Dawson August 11, 2019
    by Lou Dawson August 11, 2019

    Ski touring in the southern hemisphere, snowmobiles across wilderness lines, and Alex Honnold: the greatest climber in the world? It’s all intertwined in Lou’s latest news roundup.

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