February ski touring news and opinion, airbag packs making air pocket, skimo race victories, avalanche safety, bighorn sheep and more.

Ski mountaineering racing is painful, gear intensive and dominated by men in spandex. But here’s why you should try it.

Two first time Grand Traverse partners trained for months. But on race night, one discovers compassion, not physical fitness, would get her to Aspen.

Der Lange Weg record holder, skimo champion, first descentionist and, now, mother, Janelle Smiley defines badass. We sat in her kitchen and talked skiing.

It’s never too early to build your fitness base for ski touring. US Ski Mountaineering Team Head Coach Joe Hardyshell gives his top tips to get in ski touring shape before the snow falls.

Ski touring news roundup for April 2019, skimo racing and climate, along with uphill skiing issues at resorts.

News of Sean Van Horn attempting to break 24-hour human powered uphill skiing record, he came close to victory.

Headlamp mounting on SAR and ski touring helmet, using Scotch All-Weather hook loop adhesive fastener pads, Coast headlamp on Salomon helmet.

Red Fox Ski Monsters Race reaches the highest peak in Europe, Mt. Elbrus, 5,642 meters, a test of climbing and ski mountaineering.