For some, when ski areas start closing down in the Spring it signals the end of the season. However, backcountry skiers and splitboarders know that
Women supporting other women in their careers, especially when it comes from within the mountain guiding industry, is just something magical to watch unfold. Our
AIARE 1 Hut Trips Our one-of-a-kind AIARE 1 Backcountry Hut Trips provide you with 3 days of luxury at a warm alpine hut. And, with skiing right out
Why Start Backcountry Skiing or Splitboarding? Want to start backcountry skiing or splitboarding? Are those fresh powder turns, untracked runs, a sense of exploration,
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I’ve owned nearly every iteration of the Scarpa Maestrale ski boot. I started skiing on the original Maestrale about 10 years ago. The way I
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Disclaimer: If you’re hunting for the number of grams or degrees of articulation in a SCARPA ski boot review, this article isn’t for you. If
Rocky Mountain National Park Conditions CMS Avalanche Course Leader and Guide Thomas White reports the field conditions from 1/09/2018 – 1/10/2018. The storm that moved
Christmas week brought a series of nice gifts for backcountry travellers. Storms on the 21st, 23rd and Christmas day provided 30-36 inches of holiday wrapping.
One of the student questions that comes up regularly in AIARE-1 courses is whether it’s safe to go into the backcountry on days when the
It’s important to know the history of the layered mountain snowpack if we want to understand the avalanche problems that threaten us and recognize the
During October the Front range zone got snow from a series of small storms. However, as last week’s Election Day storm began moving across the
This is my third pair of Scarpa Women’s Gea RS. Again, I would emphasize that this is my “third” pair. You are correct to think
In 1984 Fritz Barthell patented the original frameless (tech) binding. In the early 90’s Dynafit launched the Tourlite boot/binding combo revolutionizing the ski mountaineering industry
1. We know the snowpack in Rocky Mountain National Park better than anyone. We have spent all winter teaching Avalanche courses, skiing, and ice climbing
IFMGA Guide Mike Soucy has given these skis a thorough testing this season: New for me this year is a sub-100mm waist ski that I’ve
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