G3 Minimist Climbing Skins I’m a minimalist by nature. Less is more has proven to be a solid motto for most things backcountry skiing. Well, maybe not when it comes to the width of my skis, but today’s wide skis help fuel the less is more mantra, because if you’re gonna slide around on 110-130mm underfoot, you better lighten your… Read More
Archive | January, 2020
Ski Crampons – The What, Why and How
January 5, 2020 in Gear Reviews
Ski Crampons When the snow conditions are firm, nothing offers uphill touring security like ski crampons or, as they say in German, ”harscheisen.” The What Ski crampons are climbing tools that attach to your ski bindings (or ski as with some aftermarket telemark solutions) and pivot underfoot as you skin up the hill. They are made for use on firm… Read More