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      • Fritschi Diamir Bindings FAQ
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      • Naxo randonnee alpine touring AT ski binding FAQ
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Two Rules to Break: No Strangers and No Guides

February 20, 2023 8 comments

I should have discarded two outdated rules years ago: never go with strangers or a guide. Here’s to a growth mindset at the Sunrise Hut with eight strangers and guides, Rob Coppolillo and Nino Guagliano.

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Ron Perla’s Snow Science Path

February 12, 2023 6 comments

Standing on the shoulders of snow scientist Ron Perla, the backcountry community can navigate avalanche terrain to forge a safer path and come home at the end of the day.

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The Snowpack Picture Up North with Grant Statham

February 4, 2023 4 comments

British Columbia’s Snowpack has been touchy this winter, particularly in the Interior. We spoke with Canmore-based avalanche forecaster Grant Statham to better understand in a general sense why this season has been atypical in the Interior.

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BEYOND THE GRAND — BILL BRIGGS BIOGRAPHY

January 27, 2023 1 comment

Bill Briggs biography: a ski mountaineering pioneer who made first ski descent of Grand Teton as well as traverses and history first ascents.

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On Skiing with Dogs

January 17, 2023 20 comments

A person’s best friend. You know where we are going: dogs in the backcountry. Many words come to mind, like liability, poop, sit, stay, treat, dog-person, and cat-person. But damn, they are lovable. Do they belong out there with us?

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Don’t Take An Intro Avalanche Course Just Yet

January 9, 2023 10 comments

Make the most of the time and resources you invest in avalanche education. Hone your basic backcountry skiing skills and fitness level, and prep your brain for the information download before taking that introductory avalanche class.

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  • R&D Interview: La Sportiva Skorpius CR II

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow March 17, 2023
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow March 17, 2023

    A flagship ski boot in the La Sportiva line, the Skorpius CR II is touted to offer performance for demanding ascents and descents. In this article, we connect with the Director of R&D at La Sportiva, Matteo Jellici, for a deeper look at the design and tech of the boot.

  • Julbo’s Montebianco 2 with the Reactiv 1-3 High Contrast lens: A Review

    by Jason Albert February 20, 2023
    by Jason Albert February 20, 2023

    The Julbo Montebianco 2 offers great eye protection from intense sun. And fit with the Reactiv 1-3 High Contrast prescription lens; this is eyewear I can use from dawn to dusk.

  • Questing with the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55

    by Austin Mallet February 20, 2023
    by Austin Mallet February 20, 2023

    Now beyond cult-follower status, Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG) remains a staple of the backpacking light crowd. Amongst the ski touring community, they have a following too. With the Headwall 55, they introduce their first ski-specific pack that is a great companion for overnighters and single-day tours.

  • Finding Comfort and Expanding my Horizons with the DPS Pagoda Tour RP 112

    by Jason Albert February 19, 2023
    by Jason Albert February 19, 2023

    Big and floaty and so so … so fine in ideal powder. This can be said about many skis, but, in particular, it is true of the DPS Pagoda Tour RP 112. And it turns out, this ski just flat out makes less-than-ideal powder more fun too.

  • Fast and Light and $: The Arc’teryx Alpha Lightweight Parka

    by Aidan Whitelaw February 19, 2023
    by Aidan Whitelaw February 19, 2023

    The Arc’teryx Alpha Lightweight Parka is a piece to keep you toasty when the pace stalls out on the skinner, flying downhill on the descent, or an emergency bivy is required.

  • Samaya 2.0 Tent: A Review

    by Sam Hennessey February 17, 2023
    by Sam Hennessey February 17, 2023

    Sometimes, we place a premium on roominess. In other situations, it’s about minimizing weight, space, and some comfort. But in both instances, it’s nice to stay dry. The Samaya 2.0 tent offers a significant step forward for lightweight, high-performance shelters in the high mountain environment.

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Gear Reviews

Julbo’s Montebianco 2 with the Reactiv 1-3 High Contrast lens: A Review

by Jason Albert February 20, 2023
by Jason Albert February 20, 2023

Questing with the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall 55

by Austin Mallet February 20, 2023
by Austin Mallet February 20, 2023

Fast and Light and $: The Arc’teryx Alpha Lightweight Parka

February 19, 2023
by Aidan Whitelaw February 19, 2023

Samaya 2.0 Tent: A Review

February 17, 2023
by Sam Hennessey February 17, 2023

Blizzard Zero G LT 80

February 16, 2023
by Aidan Whitelaw February 16, 2023

Click in and Go with the Kreuzspitze GT 2.0 Binding

February 14, 2023
by Jason Albert February 14, 2023

Avalanches

Ron Perla’s Snow Science Path

by Jason Albert February 12, 2023
by Jason Albert February 12, 2023

The Snowpack Picture Up North with Grant Statham

by Jason Albert February 4, 2023
by Jason Albert February 4, 2023

A Discussion with Jerry Johnson on the Power of Social Media

January 19, 2023
by Jason Albert January 19, 2023

Early January: Being Cautious and Vigilant

January 10, 2023
by Jason Albert January 10, 2023

Don’t Take An Intro Avalanche Course Just Yet

January 9, 2023
by Will McKay January 9, 2023

Travelling in Avalanche Terrain During Extremely Cold Weather

December 22, 2022
by Avalanche Canada December 22, 2022

Trip Reports

  • Revisiting a 2011 Trip Report: Adventure in the Pickets — Thread of Ice Ski Descent

    December 9, 2022
  • Feeding the Backcountry Soul on Crete

    August 25, 2022

Totally Deep Podcast

  • Totally Deep Podcast 107: Dialing it Back with Blase Reardon

    January 30, 2023

Tips & Tricks

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    January 6, 2023
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