Pack-Friendly Ski Goggle Case Goggles are essential gear for most backcountry ski tours, but packing them is not so simple. Big hard cases are just that, big and bulky. And a simple goggle bag offers limited protection when goggle are in your backpack. Our favorite low-profile ski goggle case for ski touring use is the Niner from Tailgate Industries in Bend,… Read More
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Backcountry Access BC Link FRS Radio Review
January 2, 2020 in avalanche safety, Gear Reviews
Add On-The-Fly Communication to Your Backcountry Ski Packing List Good communication in the backcountry means many things. On the most basic level, communication is about actually being able to talk to each other. Two-way radios facilitate communication when the terrain splits your group. Whether it’s simply to make sure you get a photo set up just right or to share… Read More
Scarpa Freedom SL Review
September 5, 2014 in Gear Reviews
I’ve run the Scarpa Freedom SL for a full season of testing now, and it continues to live up to its first impressions as an incredibly lightweight and touring friendly alpine ski boot. I do not see it as a dedicated touring boot for a devoted backcountry skier but rather as the best of the crossover boots that provide alpine… Read More