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      • Marker F10-12 Duke Baron
      • G3 Onyx Ski Binding FAQ
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      • Fritschi Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Fritschi Diamir Frame Bindings Mount DIY
      • Fritschi Diamir Bindings FAQ
      • Fritschi Tecton FAQ
      • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN
      • Dynafit Tri-Step Binding 2001-2003
      • Naxo randonnee alpine touring AT ski binding FAQ
      • Dynafit Skiing Bindings – Info Index
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      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Review 1
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  • Dynafit DNA Race Boot: A First Look

    by Gavin Hess January 5, 2023
    by Gavin Hess January 5, 2023

    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.

  • The Art of Shralpinism — Lessons From The Mountains by Jeremy Jones: A Book review

    by Jason Albert December 15, 2022
    by Jason Albert December 15, 2022

    The gift of a life well lived: Jeremy Jones offers up some life and mountain lessons in his new book, The Art of Shralpinism — Lessons From The Mountains. Along the way, there’s personal artwork and nuggets of wisdom as the pages turn.

  • See You Tomorrow — The Disappearance of Snowboarder Marco Siffredi on Everest: A Book Review

    by Jason Albert November 1, 2022
    by Jason Albert November 1, 2022

    In his book See You Tomorrow — The Disappearance of Snowboarder Marco Siffredi on Everest Jeremy Evans captures the spirit of a young adventurer living with purpose.

  • The Art Of Up-Tracking: A Digital Handbook on Setting a Skinner.

    by Jason Albert October 17, 2022
    by Jason Albert October 17, 2022

    The skintrack can make you or break you. We prefer the former rather than the latter. ACMG/IFMGA guide Alex Geary shows us a shining path toward skintrack setting bliss in his digital handbook, The Art Of Up-Tracking For Skiers And Splitboarders.

  • Cooking with “Beyond Skid: A Cookbook for Ski Bums”

    by Jason Albert July 20, 2022
    by Jason Albert July 20, 2022

    Beyond Skid: A Cookbook for Ski Bums offers up a slew of modernist recipes for backcountry skiers loking for some menu inspriation.

  • Oregon Ski Atlas: A Photographic Guide to Skiing The High Cascades – Review

    by Jason Albert January 17, 2022
    by Jason Albert January 17, 2022

    The Oregon Ski Atlas brings the skiable terrain of Oregon’s bigger peaks to print. It also leaves plenty of adventure for those willing to find it.

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