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How Should an AT Boot Fit?

How Should an AT Boot Fit? 0

AT boots should fit a lot like an alpine boot, but much more comfortable.  On an average day ski touring, you spend 90% of your day going uphill. A...
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Choosing the Right Climbing Skin

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Avalanche Safety Gear: What's Required and What's Recommended?

Avalanche Safety Gear: What's Required and What's Recommended? 0

Beacon, shovel, probe are a must- but what else will help keep you safe in the backcountry? The words ‘beacon, shovel, probe’ are synonymous with a...
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Choosing the Right Ski-Touring Backpack

Choosing the Right Ski-Touring Backpack 0

PC: Evan Green The right ski-touring pack can make all the difference. Unless you’re rocking the lycra skinsuit and race skis on a training day, yo...
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Safety Considerations for Skiing in the Backcountry

Safety Considerations for Skiing in the Backcountry 0

PC: Evan Green I love skiing but I don't want to risk my life to do it. How can I stay safe while still enjoying the backcountry? Skiing or riding...
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How to Dress for Ski-Touring

How to Dress for Ski-Touring 0

They're aren't many sports out there more gear intensive than ski-touring. Here is a guide to dress comfortably for your next day out in the mounta...
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The Ultimate Ski Touring Starter Guide

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Climbing Skins: 5 Myths Debunked

Climbing Skins: 5 Myths Debunked 0

Check out the full article from owner Doug on WildSnow Pristine alpine bowls, untouched powder meadows, fitness laps at your local resort. All of ...
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How to Size an Alpine Touring Ski

How to Size an Alpine Touring Ski 3

Touring ski's look and ski like an alpine option, only much lighter. Touring skis have been evolving at a breakneck speed for the past decade with ...
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Telemark Skiing Isn't Dead!

Telemark Skiing Isn't Dead! 0

PC: (Evan Green) Free the heel free the mind.   Much like split boarding, you don't telemark in the backcountry because you are looking to be the l...
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What are the Different Ways to Ski in the Backcountry?

What are the Different Ways to Ski in the Backcountry? 0

So you want to ski in the backcountry, but what exactly does that mean? You've overheard stories on the chairlift or at the local apres bar of deep...
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How To Choose a Splitboard Binding

How To Choose a Splitboard Binding 1

Unlike ski-touring, your options for split board bindings are limited.  While options for purchasing a split board binding are slowly starting to i...
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