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Gear Review: Marmot Exum Guide Glove MSRP: $100 Weight: 7.34 ounces / 208 grams Summary: The Marmot Exum Guide Glove is a waterproof, breathable, and windproof glove that also features exceptional dexterity, fit, and grip in a durable package designed for mountaineering, backcountry skiing,...
22 Designs Axl Telemark Binding Review Price: $320 Website: Twenty Two Designs Weight: 3.9 lbs / 1780 g Summary: The 22 Designs Axl is an aggressive binding that has an indestructible, burly feel and a free pivot touring mode. Plus, it's highly adjustable to suit...
Gear Review: Dynafit TLT Radical ST Binding Review Price: $499.99 Total Weight: 531 grams Summary: The Dynafit TLT Radical ST Binding is Dynafit's lightest weight, durable tech binding that still offers brakes. It's ideal for any backcountry ski mission. Buy Dynafit Radical ST Bindings Now ___________________________________________________ If...
Gloves keep your hands warm and dry during the cold months of winter. They come in handy for all sorts of things - shoveling out driveways, walking the dog, working at the resort, going ski touring, ski mountaineering, and so...
The Bozeman and Big Sky Backcountry Ski Guide - Your Guide To Backcountry Skiing In SW Montana Southwest Montana has hundreds of thousands of acres of wild mountains. It's a backcountry skier's paradise. This region is a bit of a...
Gear Review: Arcteryx Stinger Bibs Review Price: $499.00 Weight: 620 g / 1 lb 5.9 oz Material: N80p-X Gore Tex 3L, Keprotec, Cordura Nylon Summary: The Arc'teryx Stinger Bibs are engineered for backcountry/ski mountaineering missions. They offer superb mobility, ideal pocket configuration, and fantastic weather...
Gear Review Darn Tough OTC Ultralight Socks Price: $24 Weight: 2.9 oz Summary: Darn Tough Over-The-Calf Ultralight Ski Socks are some of the warmest, most comfortable, durable socks on the market. By using a lightweight, simplistic, seamless design that features antimicrobial, odor-proof, itch-free merino...
Book Review: Allen & Mike's Avalanche Book - A Guide To Staying Safe In Avalanche Terrain By Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland Buy Now! Everyone who ventures into the backcountry needs to know about avalanches. There are plenty of solid avalanche books...
Gear Review: ABS Vario Avalanche Airbag System MSRP: $1250 Weight: 7 pounds 10 ounces (Base Unit Only) Summary: The ABS Vario avalanche airbag system is an industry standard for the backcountry community. After years of success, it has proven to be a...
Skiing The Broken Thumb Couloir in Grand Teton National Park Location: North side of 25 Short, Grand Teton National Park Trailhead: Bradley Taggart Parking Area Distance: 7 miles Time: 5 hours Vertical: 3250 ft USGS Maps: Moose, Grand Teton ______________________________________________________________ After two big days of skiing in...