The World’s Lightest Down Jacket
Crazy Light Down jackets are inherently lightweight. But the latest jacket on test redefines what a lightweight down jacket can
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GORE-TEX GUIDE – Everything You Need to Know
GORE-TEX 101 GORE-TEX is synonymous with reliable storm protection. Gore pioneered the waterproof, breathable membrane technology that dominates the outerwear
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Updated Avalanche Transceiver Interference Guidelines
If you’ve ever taken an avalanche safety course, you’ve probably heard about electronic interference and avalanche transceivers. Electronics like cell
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What is a DWR and How to Renew the DWR on your Jacket?
Ever feel like your waterproof jacket looks like it’s getting wet? Well, that’s because it is likely getting wet —
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Down vs. Synthetic Insulated Jackets
Insulated Puffy Jackets – Down v. Synthetic A warm, puffy jacket is required equipment for backcountry skiing (read our backcountry
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Smith Bobcat Sunglasses – Almost as Good as Goggles
What if you could wear the same glasses on the up and the down? Ski goggles are great. They let
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Build Your Own Backcountry Ski Repair Kit
Backcountry Ski Repair Kit – Pack Light or Go Big? Have you ever had a gear failure in the field?
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Patagonia SnowDrifter 30L Ski Pack Review
The Best Ski Packs Keep it Simple Backpack design is a funny thing. Designers are always looking for new ways
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What’s the Best Ski Mid Layer for Backcountry Skiing?
Dressing for a day of backcountry skiing takes a little practice. Getting it right for the downhill part is easy,
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How to Pack for the Backcountry – Five Tips for Packing Light
Pack Light. Go Far. It’s the rare day that look at a fellow backcountry skier’s pack and think, “Wow, that
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Scarpa Maestrale Review – Versatile and Utilitarian
The 2023 Scarpa Maestrale AT Ski Boots Renowned for balancing uphill walkability and downhill ski performance, the Scarpa Maestrale ski
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What’s The Problem? Understanding Avalanche Hazard
The classic backcountry ski checklist – shovel, probe, beacon, brain – has also come to include the avalanche forecast, and
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Arc’teryx Proton Hoody – Lightweight, Breathable Warmth
Arc’teryx Proton Hoody – Active Insulation Backcountry Skiing If you haven’t experienced the modern world of “active insulation,” it’s more
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BCA Hybrid Climbing Skins
Easy On, Easy Off — Hybrid Climbing Skins Most of us have struggled at one time or another while attempting
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Home Ski Waxing and Tuning Stand – Happy Norwegian
Happy Norwegian Ski Waxing and Tuning Stand If you don’t wax your own skis, it’s time to start. Thanks to
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