Sweet Protection Ascender ski mountaineering helmet with MIPS is triple certified for maximum protection and offers vents and other features for ski mountaineering.

Evaluating a plasma lighter (Sparkr) for fire starting in survival situations, specifically in the ski touring arena.

Cutting ski touring climbing skins, and a DIY trick to center the skin before cutting for this essential gear item.

Review of G3 Minimist Speed climbing skin for ski touring, light and easy to pack, superior glide, we recommend this ski mountaineering tool.

Review of Julbo Cyrius ski and snowboard goggles, best in class photoreactive lenses, beautifully made.

Can you learn to ski mountaineer online? We took IFMGA Guide Mark Smiley’s “Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing and Ski Mountaineering” course to find out.

Overview of recommended avalanche rescue shovels, for ski touring and backcountry mountaineering. Light weight and strong.

Whether it’s snowing in zero degrees or blasting sun in the 90s, in the middle of the night or the height of the day, the Julbo Aerospeed glasses perform.

When you want a durable shell for ski touring and lift-days, reach for OR’s Skyward II Jacket.

Review — Outdoor Research (OR) Skyward 2 ski touring and resort pants for skiing.