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  • Skis From the Future — 2021/22 Is All About the Freeride

    by Slator Aplin February 11, 2021
    by Slator Aplin February 11, 2021

    Roundup of virtual takes from Outdoor Retailer Winter 2021. Freeride touring skis are hot, and more.

  • G3 SLAYr Swift 114 Ski Review

    by Julia Dubinina January 28, 2021
    by Julia Dubinina January 28, 2021

    When the G3 SLAYr 114 arrived at my front door in the spring of last year, I knew right away that we would become friends. Unfortunately, Covid delayed our experiences together during the 2020 spring season. Once the next winter…

  • Versatile and Sustainable — WNDR Vital 100 Ski Review

    by Aidan Goldie January 14, 2021
    by Aidan Goldie January 14, 2021

    Review of the WNDR Vital 100 Cambered ski, a versatile tool for a variety of skiing conditions. Fun in powder too.

  • Surf and Float — Voile HyperCharger Ski Review

    by Tom Bull January 2, 2021
    by Tom Bull January 2, 2021

    Review of the Voile HyperCharger ski, lightweight powder boards for long ski tours in deep snow.

  • Rippers Indeed — Elan Ripstick 96 Ski Review

    by Gary Smith December 31, 2020
    by Gary Smith December 31, 2020

    Review of the Elan Ripstick 96, a fun, capable shred machine for ski touring and backcountry skiing.

  • 20/21 Kaestle Ski Touring Dream Quiver

    by Scott Mellin November 11, 2020
    by Scott Mellin November 11, 2020

    Overview of three Kaestle quiver slots from their 20/21 lineup featuring the lightweight and updated the TX65, TX87 and TX103.

  • G3 Seekr Swift 100 — Ski Review

    by Lou Dawson October 8, 2020
    by Lou Dawson October 8, 2020

    G3 Seekr 100 ski is easy to turn, works well for variable conditions, lightweight.

  • Touring Skis – WildSnow Quiver Picks 2020

    by TheEditors OfWildsnow September 30, 2020
    by TheEditors OfWildsnow September 30, 2020

    Roundup of our top touring ski quiver picks based on in depth ski reviews formulated in the backcountry.

  • Light, Fast, Fun — Black Diamond Cirque 78 Review

    by Manasseh Franklin August 24, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin August 24, 2020

    Review of the 20-21 Black Diamond Cirque 78, a sub 1000g mountaineering ski with the objective oriented ski tourer in mind.

  • Blizzard Zero G 105 (2019-2020) — Review

    by Lou Dawson April 8, 2020
    by Lou Dawson April 8, 2020

    The Blizzard Zero G 105 touring ski asks the most of you, and gives back, in this review, Lou tells how.

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