April 2019

The North Face is on a FutureLight gear revolution. We sat down with the VP of Global Marketing Scott Mellin and product tester and alpine guide Nate Rowland to hear all about it.

Petzl Meteor climbing and ski touring helmet, review, this is lightweight and well ventilated, excellent for human powered adventures.

Uphill skiing Aspen Mountain Ajax in 1961, it was a thing. At lest for one ski tour guy.

Review of new clothing technology from The North Face, Futurelight is just about the lightest most breathable yet waterproof fabric ever invented, for ski touring.

Springtime fun at the Kokanee hut, ski touring Crazy Mary and KGR couloirs and more excellent skiing.

Review of the book “Training for the Uphill Athlete,” recommended how-to guide for athletic preparation, cardio and strength training.

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

Modifying the Hoji Pro ski touring boot power strap, removing Dynafit strap and add longer version.

New guidebook covers ski jumping off cliffs, hucking North America, includes first aid and physics, this is a review.