For me, the Scarpa Alien 1.0 is nearly the perfect race/light touring boot. While it certainly isn’t right for everyone, this boot really does perform shockingly well in all light and fast scenarios. Scarpa has three different Alien boots, the…
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Review and modifications of Scarpa Alien RS ski touring boot, including a cuff swap and punching for width, backcountry comfort.
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Review of Scarpa Alien 2.0 full carbon skimo race boot for ski mountaineering and touring, super light and stiff.
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Thorough review of the 20-21 Scarpa F1 LT as well as in depth comparison between the Alien RS and Scarpa F1.
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Scarpa Alien ski mountaineering and racing boots.
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Scarpa Alien ski boots for backcountry skiing are one of the lightest and best climbing options out there.
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Alien 1.0 and Alien Scarpa backcountry skiing ski mountaineering race boot gear tidbit.
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Scarpa’s F1 GT piggybacks on the basic design of the venerable F1 LT. The GT’s softer flex and buckle closure offer another lighter weight option for those seeking a near do-it-all boot.
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Fitting and modifying the Scarpa F1 LT ski touring boot, a lightweight 1-kilo boot that’s just about perfect.
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Review of updated SCARPA Maestrale RS 2 ski boot for backcountry touring and skiing, buckles and lean lock.
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Review of redesigned SCARPA Maestrale RS backcountry ski touring boot, new for touring 2017.
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Scarpa F1 Evo ski touring boot has a variety of innovative features that set it apart, worth a look for backcountry skiing.
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Review and first look at Scarpa F1 Evo ski touring boot with unique hands-free lean lock and many other features.
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Scarpa Alien backcountry skiing boot review, ski mountaineering and randonnee racing footwear.
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A race boot can be many things, but first and foremost, they’re light and minimalist. Dynafit’s DNA is ready to play in the race and uphill fitness scene. But this svelte, beautifully designed boot might have a comfort range when speed objectives in the mountains are in play. Here’s a first look.
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Atomic updated their Backland series of boots for the 22/23 season. I plan to test the Backland Carbon. Before diving into more comprehensive field testing for this season, here’s a first look. The Intro The Atomic Backland Carbon is…
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Moonlight skis Cruiser 120 offers plenty of width underfoot, and throughout the ski, for that matter, to make the most of powder skiing. And if you are going the distance, the ~1600g won’t tax you too much on the skintrack.
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After a season of use, the ATK Revolution World Cup gets put through the wringer at the Grand Traverse and all the ups and downs while training.
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Sam Hennessey gets granular with the gear. He details the ski alpinism hard and soft goods to make the most of the Alaska Range.
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Hardish-shell Ski Pants from BD, Strafe, OR, and Arc’teryx- An Initial Look
by Gavin Hessby Gavin HessA first look at new backcountry ski pants from Outdoor Research, Black Diamond, Strafe, and Arc’teryx. We’re talking more about hybrid ski pants: hardish.