In New Zealand’s backcountry, Derek Grzelewski learns how kite skiing can open backcountry ski tours to a new universe of fun and possibilities.
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A highly scientific, imaculately planned early fall sweat test reveals the true breathability of the FutureLight L5 LT jacket vs. Gore-Tex Pro Shell.
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As ski tourers, we pride ourselves in our ability to earn our turns. But regular chairlift rides can make that uphill fitness go a longer way on the down.
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When does next year begin? Alex Lee offers 7 ways to link snow years including hydrological cycles, winter tire changeover, the rule of ablation and more.
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Arva has come up with a nice, compact beacon, avalanche safety in a package that fits in nearly any pocket, check this review.
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A ski descent of Washington State’s Mt. Oympus is not a typical ski tour. Tallying 40+ miles, it’s more accurately a rainforest slog with glacier ski bonus.
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The Black Diamond Recon BT avalanche beacon offers upgrades like Bluetooth and a new on/search/send switch, but keeps mainstays of previous generations.
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Der Lange Weg record holder, skimo champion, first descentionist and, now, mother, Janelle Smiley defines badass. We sat in her kitchen and talked skiing.
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Proper boot fit is essential for ski touring. Here, our top five boot fitting tips to make this your most comfortable touring season yet.
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CalTopo offers a variety of tools for navigating avalance terrain. Here, a breakdown of the most essential features for the backcountry ski tourer.
All backcountry skiing blog posts with content that doesn’t fit in other categories.