Effective ski touring transitions means you have more time for skiing. Here are some tips on systematic approaches for uphill and downhill transitions.

Tips on the ideal combination of ski touring layers including pros and cons of merino vs. synthetic, midlayer vs. outer layer and glove-mitt combos.

Using a Run Atlas for route planning and decision making in backcountry ski touring.

DIY boot fitting tricks including shims, punching, molding and when to retire your ski touring boot.

Reviving climbing skins in the field. Basic prevention to dealing with a full climbing skin failure. Tips to keep your backcountry ski tour going.

With all of the gear, packing, logistics and more, ski trips can be overwhelming. Julia Dubinini breaks it down with these handy tips.

In crucial moments, ski crampons can be your most valuable piece of ski touring or mountaineering gear. Here, the 411 on when, when not and how to use them.

In Part II of Denali 2019 — What Worked, What Didn’t, Gary Smith offers detailed insight into skis, crampons, clothes, and more.

Tech Tuesday is recurring segment sponsored by Dynafit to get you in the right touring gear and make sure you know how to use it. Denali expedition tips on sleds, food, electronics and more The gear…. holy cow the gear!…

Care and maintenance of your ski touring climbing skins needn’t be rocket science. Here, best practices for drying, storing and maintaining your skins.