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Callaghan Valley, south of Whistler gets more and lighter snow than surrounding regions; Journeyman Lodge provides luxury accommodations.

Overview of women’s backcountry ski boots available next season 2017/2018.

Review of Arva Reactor 18 avalanche airbag backpack, has smaller cylinder, folding trigger, many other features for backcountry safety.

Review of redesigned SCARPA Maestrale RS backcountry ski touring boot, new for touring 2017.

Avalanche beacon philosophy and new improved beacons by Mammut: Barryvox and Barryvox S.

Punching and fitting Salomon X-Alp ski touring boot, wider and molded for backcountry use and warmth.

New year predictions, ski touring in 2017 including boot thoughts, airbagbackpacks, and more.

Opus Hut review, San Juan mountains Colorado, check out this full board full service hostel in the Rocky Mountains, winter skiing or summer hiking.

Comparison review, Arcteryx Voltair and Black Diamond Jetforce avalanche airbag backpacks are quite different, but a decision is not easy.

Modifying ski boots for Mortons Neuroma mitigation, widen in a boot press and modify footbed, for ski touring and backcountry recreation.

A comprehensive guide to avalanche airbag backpacks for backcountry skiing, these ski touring rucksacks can save your life and increase safety.

Ski Touring news for mid December 2016, Austrian skiing and Tommy Hilfiger avalanche, John Gaston sets course record in Aspen.

Five tips for avalanche safety while backcountry ski touring, including decision making and philosophy of risk, how to not get killed.

Tuning ski binding ramp angle can be beneficial, here is how with Dynafit and other tech bindings.

Review of Mammut Ultralight 20 RAS avalanche airbag backpack, shows how to pack for ski touring and examines issues with volume.

Review of book, Avalanche Essentials by Bruce Tremper is a nicely sized guide to the most important details for backcountry snow sports such as skiing.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear 4400 Porter Pack is a large, lightweight, simple backpack perfect for backcountry ski touring and mountaineering.

Technical review of Dynafit TLT 7 TLT7 ski touring boot, could be their best scaffo yet, we are impressed by many features.