Review: MSR Dynalock Explore
MSR has branched out into the pole market and their Dynalock Explore model is a burly three-piece number with winter exploration in mind. It packs down short, which is convenient for storage, and...
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A day-to-day workhorse, in bounds or in the backcountry. In the age of hyper-specialization, I might be an anomaly—I like items that work well in a variety of circumstances. For example, I don't need a...
View ArticleA Winter Walk
Gear for the backcountry.Few things are more rewarding than earning your turns. But time in the backcountry requires focus, and you don't want to be worrying about your kit when you're trying to manage...
View ArticleVOORMI Ski Sock
Not often do you stumble across socks that can be worn six times without producing a stench to kill a small child. The VOORMI Ski Sock can make this claim and more. The soft merino-wool blend regulates...
View ArticleFast Forward
Upgrade your skis—and your skiing—with this high-performance package.Whether it’s a daily workout, an upcoming race, or just an occasional foray into the winter woods, good ski gear makes all the...
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My Alpine Education, Part 3: Gearing Up.Editor’s note: This is part three of a six-part series on learning about avalanches and how to keep oneself—and one’s partners—safe while ski-touring in the...
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