It’s not always the ski, but the skier: some backcountry ski self-improvement ideas for those are already thinking of next winter.

Three different backcountry skiers and three different sleep systems. A breakdown of the sleep systems used on a recent traverse.

Spring means more opportunities to bike-to-ski/ride. Here’s a primer from @cascadeconnections on securing your skis/splitboard to a bike frame.

Especially on multi-day trips, but on single day outings as well, it’s valuable to think of yourself as the “opportunistic raccoon in a dumpster,” carrying an array of snacks and foods that are sure to keep you interested in eating even after a few days on the go.

1+1=2. I’m pretty certain it holds for the old and “new” math. Here’s the rationale and the dice rolling, and math for our ski traverse shelter.

Ski crampons—maybe your best friend when skinning in firm conditions. But sometimes for steeper ascents, a mod is in order. Chris Dickson has an easy, cheap, and effective means of increasing ski crampon penetration with heel risers engaged.