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.
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In New Zealand’s backcountry, Derek Grzelewski learns how kite skiing can open backcountry ski tours to a new universe of fun and possibilities.
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A highly scientific, imaculately planned early fall sweat test reveals the true breathability of the FutureLight L5 LT jacket vs. Gore-Tex Pro Shell.
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Arva has come up with a nice, compact beacon, avalanche safety in a package that fits in nearly any pocket, check this review.
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Proper boot fit is essential for ski touring. Here, our top five boot fitting tips to make this your most comfortable touring season yet.
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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.
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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 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.
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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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While the tech ski touring binding was first patented in 1984, it was not until 1990 that it was fully industrialized, check it out.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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When you want a durable shell for ski touring and lift-days, reach for OR’s Skyward II Jacket.
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A nod to the Ramer Echo Avalanche Transceiver, a 1980s ski touring gem of a transceiver that’s lightweight with long battery life.
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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?
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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.