Tips, recommendations and mistakes of the backcountry ski touring beginner.

Guide for buying used ski touring gear including avalanche equipment, backpacks, radios, personal locator beacons and more.

How to dial your emergency car kit with ski touring specific gear so you never go into the backcountry unprepared.

As ski touring gains in popularity, etiquette in the backcountry is more important than ever. Here, a few thoughts to keep the skin track pleasant for all.

In-depth tutorial of steep skiing techniques including Doug Coomb’s “Folding Pole”, the Pedal Hop Turn and fundamental body positions.

Part 2 of DIY tech binding inspection, covering common issues and easy fixes for ski touring tech bindings.

Tips for early season tech binding checks, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

Guide to buying used skis, bindings, boots and skins. How to check wear and tear. How to choose best setup for you.

In this excerpt of The Ski Guide Manual Rob Coppolillo offers insight on the ski day debrief and using near misses as learning opportunities.

How can psychological studies inform positive team building in backcountry settings? Tips for building positive team culture.