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Candide Thovex is the real deal. Known as the "Flying Frenchman," Candide is one of the world's most fluid skiers. It's an absolute joy to watch such an accomplished skier crushing it - especially when the film is free! Few...
Book Review: Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story Of The Dyatlov Pass Incident by Donnie Eichar In February of 1959, in the midst of the Cold War, a group of nine Russian university students, led by Igor Dyatlov, traveled deep...
Gear Review: Scarpa Freedom SL Boot Review Price: $769.00 Weight: 3 lbs, 13 oz per boot / 1978 grams (size 28) Summary: The Scarpa Freedom SL is an award winning, lightweight, reliable, alpine touring boot that tours well on the uphill and skis...
Watch A Skier's Journey - Kashmir India is one of the last wild ski destinations. Rich in culture and deep in powder, this is one destination that should be on everyone's ski bucket list. Watch Kashmir featuring skiers Chad Sayers and...
It's been an unfortunate and tragic weekend in the mountain community. First, the untimely death of legendary climber and BASE jumper, Dean Potter, and his friend, Graham Hunt, in Yosemite, California during a wingsuit flight on Saturday and now an avalanche death in...
Book Review: Select Peaks of Greater Yellowstone By Thomas Turiano If you're planning to ski any cool lines or bag any peaks in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem you need a copy of Thomas Turiano's Select Peaks of the Greater Yellowstone: A Mountaineering...
Gear Review: Black Diamond Whippet Self Arrest Ski Pole Review Price: $109.95 Adjusts: 97 cm to 140 cm Weight: 15 ounces / 430 grams Warranty: 1 Year Summary: The Black Diamond Whippet Self Arrest Ski Pole is an essential piece of ski mountaineering gear....
The Adventure Project: Gulmarg Powder Sessions  - 2015/16 Session Dates & Costs Are you already dreaming about next winter? We certainly are! Right now is the perfect time to make plans for your big 2015/16 ski trip. Why not choose skiing in Gulmarg,...
Mountain Safety Research Issues Recall On Operator T, Operator D, and Responder Avalanche Rescue Shovels On May 12, 2015, Mountain Safety Research (MSR) issued a recall of the Operator T, Operator D, and Responder avalanche rescue shovels. If you have...
Watch The Social Media Factor - Backyard Roots Beau Fredlund and KT Miller are making everyone jealous again in the 2nd episode of Backyard Roots. This one is called the Social Media Factor and it's worth watching the full 7:35...