November 2006

An experienced backcountry skier reviews Naxo NX01 (NX02) for ski touring and mountaineering.

Ski touring gear testing in Colorado, a big winter storm provides backcountry powder for backpacks, hydration and more.

Backcountry Access Alp 40 ski pack for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering

When I set out to climb and ski all of Colorado’s 14ers last winter, my goal was singular; to challenge my skills and abilities with a difficult goal.

The amount of knowledge we have about snow avalanches has increased immensely over the past several decades. Using this information, experts are constantly reformulating survival techniques and devising improved safety gear. The Avalung came out of knowledge that avalanche victims…

Woops, in my rant state of mind I almost forgot today is Thanksgiving! Good to look at life and pick a few things to be thankful for. I thank God I’m still able to get out in the beautiful wild…

We just couldn’t stand all that snow. Had to get a last desert fix with some warm rock thrown in for good measure. Just kidding… in truth,we are incredibly excited about skiing this year, but don’t mind an excuse (family…

Book review on mountaineer Neal Beidleman’s ski guide book to Aspen Snowmass ski areas.

Introduction for Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus backcountry skiing bindings dissection and take apart.

Colorado backcountry skiing mission near Aspen. We headed out to enjoy some of our amazing early season goods, and returned with large smiles.