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  • The Ski Trab Deep Look: Ski Trab Magico.2 Skis, Titan Vario.2 Binding, and Branded Mohair Skins

    by Alli Hartz May 13, 2022
    by Alli Hartz May 13, 2022

    From Ski Trab we dive headfirst into a primo lightweight setup with the Magico.2 ski and Titan Vario.2 binding. Solid engineering and deep mission worthy.

  • The G3 FINDr 86: Like a Trusted Old Friend, Just an Upgrade (Sorry Friend)

    by Jason Albert March 30, 2022
    by Jason Albert March 30, 2022

    The G3 FINDr 86 is a damp, relatively light ski. Unless you consider magnetic contact points bling, there’s no flashiness, only down-to-earth skiability.

  • Nordica Nails Its Backcountry Landing: The Enforcer 104 Unlimited Ski Review

    by Gavin Hess March 16, 2022
    by Gavin Hess March 16, 2022

    Nordica’s entry into the backcountry ski realm makes a welcome splash with a playful mid-fat ski in the Enforcer UL 104: here’s the deep look.

  • None More Pink: First Look Black Crows Corvus Freebird

    by Barry Wicks February 21, 2022
    by Barry Wicks February 21, 2022

    Pink and proudly French: An initial look at the 107mm underfoot Corvus Freebird from Black Crows. It’s likely of the charging breed.

  • Ski Trab Initial Look: Magico.2 Skis, Titan Vario.2 Binding, and pre-cut skins

    by Alli Hartz February 8, 2022
    by Alli Hartz February 8, 2022

    Ski Trab is the real deal for ski and bindings combos for use deep in the mountains. We have an initial look at the Magico.2 ski, Titan Vario.2 bindings, and precut skins.

  • Dynafit Blacklight Pro- Review

    by Doug Stenclik February 1, 2022
    by Doug Stenclik February 1, 2022

    Fast, light, stiff, solid edge hold. All descriptors of the Dynafit Blacklight Pro. Doug Stenclik, with his soft spot for featherweight, has this review.

  • Black Crows Mentis Freebird: An Initial Look

    by Jason Albert January 18, 2022
    by Jason Albert January 18, 2022

    The Black Crows Mentis Freebird is an 80mm underfoot near 1kg ski that remains stable and smooth when opening up the turn radius. And yeah, it’s seafoam blue.

  • Gear Guide — Men’s & Women’s Freeride Touring Skis

    by TheEditors OfWildsnow September 10, 2021
    by TheEditors OfWildsnow September 10, 2021

    Gear Guide for men’s and women’s Freeride Touring skis for powder skiing, ski touring in the backcountry.

  • Gear Guide — All Mountain Touring Skis

    by TheEditors OfWildsnow September 2, 2021
    by TheEditors OfWildsnow September 2, 2021

    All Mountain gear guide featuring Black Diamond, Moment, Blizzard, Kastle, DPS touring skis and more for backcountry versatility.

  • Gear Guide: Women’s All Mountain Touring Skis

    by TheEditors OfWildsnow August 31, 2021
    by TheEditors OfWildsnow August 31, 2021

    Women’s All Mountain gear guide featuring Dynastar, SCOTT, G3, Atomic touring skis and more for backcountry versatility.

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