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.

BCA’s FLOAT E2 25 brings to market Alpride’s new E2 electronic airbag system and an understated pack ready for most backcountry efforts.

BCA has designed a rugged up-to-the-task airbag backpack in the FLOAT E2 25. The FLOAT E2 packs integrate Alpride’s new E2 electronic airbag system. The packs will be available next fall.

Continuing on the recent run of ATK reviews on WildSnow, the Kuluar 12 LT is another gorgeous Italian binding weighing 218g per binding.

The magic of lightweight, stiffness, tourabilty, and skiability. Technica’s Zero G Peak Carbon has the credentials: A first look.

The Mammut Pro Removable Airbag 3.0 is a full-featured 45L airbag pack ready to journey with you on the big hauls during your backcountry adventure.

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.

The dreaded bootpack becomes, maybe, a bit less of a bear wearing ascent plates. Ben Hoiness introduces us to the refined gear of vertical snowshoeing.

Simple, bomber, reliable: The Rocky Talkie radio serves as an effective means for radio communication while backcountry skiing.

When I find a great pair of touring pants, I stick with them—call it ski-gear-monogamy. With the La Sportiva Excelsior pants, it’s time to meet the parents.