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Details about how backcountry skiing enthusiasts can help victims of Hurricane Sandy on their road to recovery. Featuring New York Cares Coat Drive.

Building a larger platform next to our our backcountry camping shelter port-a-hut, how to do it fast and cheap.

Review of the Spot satellite messenger for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

Suspension lift by Slee Offroad makes Toyota Tacoma truck ready for backcountry skiing access.

Fitting ski boots for women backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering. Use a boot fitter, but know what you need to get the best results.

Masterfit University boot fitting classes are excellent and will focus on backcountry skiing if so desired.

Joe Risi reviews the CRKT Tool designed by Ed Van Hoy and Tom Stokes. Possibly the ultimate backcountry skiers multi-tool.

Joe Risi reports from Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House and the 8th version of The Meeting. Featuring ski industry panels, the latest snowboard films, and backcountry skiing movies.

Fall in Colorado, saturated with vibrant yellow aspen forests, is a excellent opportunity to test and review the Canon S100 camera for upcoming ski touring and backcountry skiing.

First look review of female specific backcountry equipment: Scarpa Gea RS boot and K2 SideKick skis.

Review of Petzl Tikka Core headlamp for ski mountaineering and backcountry recreation.

Glen Plake survives Manaslu avalanche but many other perish, backcountry skiing news from the 8,000 meter peaks.

Review of Helio pressure shower for backcountry camping and logging work.

Skis for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering, tested and reviewed, Ultimate Quiver including many brands and models.

International Down and Feathers Laboratory IDFL, site visit and report about how they test and measure fill products.

Bil Dunaway’s account of the first descent of the north side of Mt. Blanc, when he was with Lionell Terray in July of 1953.

In the midst of a Colorado winter with dismal snow, Amy Heuer heads to New Zealand for a sailing adventure in Marlborough Sound, New Zealand.

Vapur water bags are great for backcountry skiing and you can kiss your wineskin bota bag goodbye.

Review of The Golden Spruce book by John Vaillant, interesting take on logging and conservation.