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  • Scarpa Maestrale XT VS. RS — Comparo & Review

    by Louie Dawson April 7, 2020
    by Louie Dawson April 7, 2020

    Side by side comparison of hard charging Scarpa Maestrale XT and it’s more ski touring oriented predecessor the Maestrale RS.

  • BREAKING NEWS — SCARPA Recalls Maestrale RS (Fall 2017 manufacturing run)

    by Lou Dawson September 13, 2019
    by Lou Dawson September 13, 2019

    The early first manufacturing run of the Scarpa Maestrale RS ski touring boot, fall of 2017, had a defect and cracked, Scarpa announces a total recall.

  • SCARPA Maestrale RS 2 — Review

    by Louie Dawson November 17, 2017
    by Louie Dawson November 17, 2017

    Review of updated SCARPA Maestrale RS 2 ski boot for backcountry touring and skiing, buckles and lean lock.

  • 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.

  • SCARPA Maestrale RS Backcountry Ski Boot — Long Term Review

    by Louie Dawson December 10, 2015
    by Louie Dawson December 10, 2015

    Long term review of SCARPA Maestrale RS backcountry boot for ski touring and mountaineering.

  • Maestrale RS – Perl Says “Best Boots Ever”

    by Bob Perlmutter February 7, 2013
    by Bob Perlmutter February 7, 2013

    Review of Scarpa Maestrale RS backcountry skiing boot, perfect mix of weight savings and performance.

  • Scarpa Maestrale RS — Gear Tidbit

    by Lou Dawson September 18, 2012
    by Lou Dawson September 18, 2012

    Review of Scarpa Maestrale RS backcountry skiing and mountaineering boots, beautiful craftsmanship.

  • G3 Spitfire Ski, meet Maestrale RS Boot

    by Lee Lau May 4, 2012
    by Lee Lau May 4, 2012

    Maestrale RS backcountry skiing boot and G3 Spitfire skis, reviewed in real conditions by a real skier using real muscles uphill and down.

  • Maestrale Boot Tongue Beef Mod

    by Guest Blogger February 8, 2012
    by Guest Blogger February 8, 2012

    Backcountry skiing boot Scarpa Maestrale is terrific, some folks like a stiffer tongue, here is one way to mod for that.

  • Scarpa Maestrale – Long Term Report

    by Louie Dawson August 4, 2011
    by Louie Dawson August 4, 2011

    Maestrale, Scarpa backcountry skiing boot long-term report covers durability and performance for ski mountaineering.

  • Scarpa Maestrale Backcountry Ski Touring Boots – A Quick Unboxing

    by Lou Dawson August 24, 2010
    by Lou Dawson August 24, 2010

    Review of Scarpa Maestrale Backcountry Skiing Ski Mountaineering Boots

  • Scarpa Maestrale — Light Stiff 4-Buckle Backcountry Skiing Boot

    by Lee Lau May 7, 2010
    by Lee Lau May 7, 2010

    Review of Scarpa Maestrale Backcountry Skiing Ski Mountaineering Boot that works for everything from touring to mountaineering.

  • SCARPA to Make Lightweight 4 Buckle Boot — Maestrale & Gea

    by Lou Dawson February 1, 2010
    by Lou Dawson February 1, 2010

    New Scarpa boots for skiing the backcountry, Maestrale and Gea, review and details.

  • Scarpa 4-Quattro SL: A First Look

    by Jason Albert November 29, 2022
    by Jason Albert November 29, 2022

    The 4-Quattro SL promises and delivers legit stiffness. The sole is GripWalk compatible for the 50/50 skiers out there. Don’t be fooled by the 50/50 … it could go 100/0. Here’s a first look.

  • Gear Recalls and the Consumer-Manufacturer Dance—Part One

    by Jason Albert June 8, 2022
    by Jason Albert June 8, 2022

    Recalls or not, skier/rider trust with PPE manufacturers is critical. It is a two-way street with many moving parts. The bottom line: PPE gear must work. WildSnow explores recent and past gear recalls and what we can learn. (This is part one of a two-part series.)

  • So Long, Good-Bye 75mm, Hello Progression

    by Aaron Mattix February 25, 2022
    by Aaron Mattix February 25, 2022

    Time marches forward, always, leaving some design principles behind, even in the telemark ski realm. Long live the 75mm norm, so long 75mm norm.

  • Downhill Dream Boot — Scott Freeguide Carbon Review

    by Guest Blogger April 26, 2021
    by Guest Blogger April 26, 2021

    Review of the Scott Freeguide Carbon ski touring boot, high performance downhill meets decent touring uphill.

  • Ski Touring Boots 2021-22 — Upgrades to Past Favs

    by Slator Aplin March 1, 2021
    by Slator Aplin March 1, 2021

    Overview of new touring boots for 2021-22 including upgraded options from Scott, Dynafit, Scarpa, La Sportiva, Tecnica and more.

  • Light(ish) & Robust — 2021/22 Fischer Transalp First Look

    by Manasseh Franklin February 18, 2021
    by Manasseh Franklin February 18, 2021

    First look at the 2021-2022 Fischer Transalp ski touring boot, a low-weight high performance boot for long ski tours and challenging ski descents.

  • Tele Tech First Look — Voile Ultra Vector BC, 22 Designs Lynx, Scarpa TX Pro

    by Aaron Mattix January 5, 2021
    by Aaron Mattix January 5, 2021

    Overview of telemark tech setup designed to maximize efficiency and featuring Voile Ultra Vector BC skis, 22 Design Lynx binding and Scarpa TX Pro boots.

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