Archive | May, 2015

Off-Piste Magazine issue 65 March 2015

Off Piste Magazine Back Issues

Every summer we post the previous season’s back issues of Off Piste Magazine and here’s the links for the 2014-15 digital editions. These are digital “page turners” and it’s the same format that our digital subscription uses. Of course, subscribers get the digi editions during the ski season as they are released. You can look at previous seasons’ back issues… Read More

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Summit Fever Gone Bad

Here’s a short Tuesday time waster to remind you to be careful when locking into your skis on the summit . . . yikes. Summit fever gone bad

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dynafit Radical ST binding

Dynafit Radical Binding Review

The Dynafit Radical The proliferation of new tech bindings this past season is proof that the system has gained mainstream appeal. Of course, all the new options are sure to put pressure on Dynafit, the originator of the tech-binding concept. The Dynafit Radical binding is arguably the most widely used tech binding on the market. The Speed Radical, Radical ST and… Read More

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Mt Robson

Here’s a little pure ski inspiration – human-powered, big mountain fun in the Canadian Rockies . . .

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marker kingpin review

Marker Kingpin Binding – Review

2015 has been the year of the tech binding. The G3 ION, the Fritschi Vipec and the Marker Kingpin have all hit the market. Marker is the first big player to offer a significantly new take on the traditional pin-tech style heel attachment. The Marker Kingpin is essentially a hybrid binding featuring a tech toe and an alpine heel connection. The Kingpin’s… Read More

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Search for Freedom

The new film, Search for Freedom, looks pretty interesting. The Search for Freedom is a story told through the eyes of a group of people who helped create a cultural phenomenon. It is about the freedom that is accessible to everyone; the freedom that comes from living in the moment and doing what makes us feel the most alive. An… Read More

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g3 ion ski crampon

G3 ION Ski Crampon

G3 ION Ski Crampon I’ve been using the G3 ION tech binding this season in the backcountry and at the ski hill with great results. Given our less-than-stellar winter, I found I was in need of the ski crampon for the ION for a few adventures. Although the ski crampon functions much like any other AT binding crampon, the G3… Read More

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volcano summit fun

Cascade Volcano Skiing Conditions

Cascade volcano skiing season is going to be a bit shorter than normal this season due to the low Pacific Northwest snowpack this winter, but the access is opening up earlier than normal. Most access roads are snow-free, but a couple primary ones remain gated as of this week. I’d think this should change soon. In the meantime, you can… Read More

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