Heart of the Mountain – Shames Mountain, BC
British Columbia is well-known for its legendary snowpack and deep, wide-ranging mountains. While places like Whistler and Revelstoke have well-deserved
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Backcountry Skier Personalities – The Jaded Local
Backcountry Skier Personalities – The Jaded Local Continuing our sarcastic look at backcountry skier personalities, we profile the typically grumpy
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Swift. Silent. Deep – The Legacy of the Jackson Hole Air Force
The Legacy of the Jackson Hole Air Force In the early 1980s, a group of dedicated skiers began pushing beyond
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Pinnacle Alpine Insulation – Arc’teryx Cerium SV Down Jacket
Everyone will agree that a warm, puffy jacket is required equipment for backcountry skiing. It’s your ticket to comfortable transitions
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G3 Minimist Climbing Skins
Less is More I’m a minimalist by nature. Less is more has proven to be a solid mantra for most
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Voile Straps – The Origin Story
Voile straps embody Voile’s Simple, Solid, Backcountry mantra to the tee. Durable and versatile, Voile straps are oft-copied and never
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How to Choose Ski Goggles – The Best Goggles For Backcountry Skiing
How Do You Choose The Best Ski Goggles? What makes one ski goggle better than another? It’s a combination of
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Preseason Backcountry Skiing Checklist – Dial in Your Gear
Skis, boots, skins, poles, goggles, beacon, pack, shovel . . . It’s time to scour your garage, search the basement
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Blown-In 5 – Ski and Outdoor Industry News
Blown-In — A semi-regular look at the latest ski, outdoor and sometimes bike industry news bits is a collection of
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The Caretaker – Film Short
At the doorstep of Mount Washington, just below Huntington Ravine, sits The Harvard Cabin — a remote respite for ice
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Winter Weather Outlook – La Niña and Ski Season Weather
Greetings, weather nerds! Are you obsessing about ski season weather? Well, as forecast by the NOAA Climate Prediction Center in
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Smith 4D MAG Ski Goggles – Maximum Field of View
Ski goggles have advanced significantly over the last 10+ years. Optics are better, lens changes are simpler, tint options are
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Pearl Izumi Attack Hybrid Cycling Jacket — Wind-Resistant and Breathable
Dressing for cool weather gravel rides requires a balance of breathability, wind protection and warmth. Layering is important, but your
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Arcteryx Alpha SV – Alpine Minimalism at its Best
The Arc’teryx Alpha SV in a Word — Refined Prior to 1998, Arc’teryx was a niche Canadian brand making climbing
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The Power of Rolling – Foam Roller Massage and Recovery
Recovery and Maintenance – Foam Roller Time Anyone who prioritizes mountain adventure knows the importance of training to make the
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