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  • Marmot Rosco Bibs — An Overall Review

    by Aaron Mattix February 6, 2017
    by Aaron Mattix February 6, 2017

    Marmot Rosco bibs are utilitarian overalls for backcountry ski touring: roomy, stout construction and big storage pockets.

  • Callaghan Country, Journeyman Lodge, Whistler BC

    by Lee Lau February 2, 2017
    by Lee Lau February 2, 2017

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

  • Women’s Ski Touring Boots — Outdoor Retailer 2017

    by Julia Dubinina January 24, 2017
    by Julia Dubinina January 24, 2017

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

  • Arva Reactor 18 Avalanche Airbag Backpack

    by Lou Dawson January 19, 2017
    by Lou Dawson January 19, 2017

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

  • Test Skiing with SCARPA and G3 — Part 1: New Maestrale Boots

    by Louie Dawson January 17, 2017
    by Louie Dawson January 17, 2017

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

  • Outdoor Retailer 2017 — Dynafit, Black Diamond, Petzl, Suunto and more!

    by Jonathan Cooper January 11, 2017
    by Jonathan Cooper January 11, 2017

    Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, new backcountry skiing products from Black Diamond, Petzl, Dynafit, Suunto and more

  • Beacon Philosophy & New Barryvox Units for 2017

    by Lou Dawson January 10, 2017
    by Lou Dawson January 10, 2017

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

  • Salomon X-Alp Boot Fitting and Mods

    by Lou Dawson January 6, 2017
    by Lou Dawson January 6, 2017

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

  • Nosskidamus Predicts the 2017 Ski Touring Future

    by Lou Dawson January 2, 2017
    by Lou Dawson January 2, 2017

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

  • Opus Hut — Full Service Alpine Lodging in Colorado

    by Lou Dawson December 26, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 26, 2016

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

  • Voltair and Jetforce Airbag Backpack Comparo Review

    by Lou Dawson December 14, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 14, 2016

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

  • Tele Tech and Singlespeeding — My Sophomore Ski Season

    by Aaron Mattix December 13, 2016
    by Aaron Mattix December 13, 2016

    Getting started with ski touring, how to gear up and dress need not be boring and can be somewhat funny DIY, compared to mountain biking.

  • Modifying Dynafit TLT-6 for Morton’s Neuroma

    by Lou Dawson December 12, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 12, 2016

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

  • Avalanche Airbag Backpack – Use One or Not?

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 12, 2016
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 12, 2016

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

  • Ski Touring News December 2016 — Table Tossing and Monarch Uphill

    by Lou Dawson December 9, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 9, 2016

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

  • Avalanche Safety: 5 Tips to Keep You Alive

    by Lou Dawson December 8, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 8, 2016

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

  • Ski Boot Binding Ramp and Delta Angles!

    by Lou Dawson December 7, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 7, 2016

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

  • Mammut Ultralight 20 RAS Avalanche Airbag Backpack Review

    by Lou Dawson December 5, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 5, 2016

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

  • 10 Commandments “Stone Tablets” of Avalanche Safety – Bruce Tremper

    by Lou Dawson December 2, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 2, 2016

    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 – First Look Review

    by Jonathan Cooper December 1, 2016
    by Jonathan Cooper December 1, 2016

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

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