Spring Backcountry Skiing
Spring is a great time to enjoy the backcountry with a relatively stable snowpack and high-tide snow conditions. South-facing slopes will likely be firm in the morning but as the temps rise the day can often … Read More
Spring is a great time to enjoy the backcountry with a relatively stable snowpack and high-tide snow conditions. South-facing slopes will likely be firm in the morning but as the temps rise the day can often … Read More
The Deuter Speed Lite 32 is going to treat you right. This pack weighs in at an incredibly light 1 lb 15 oz, but none of the functional aspects seem to have been sacrificed to maintain a lightweight construction. … Read More
Moji specializes in therapeutic massage tools to help muscles recover faster after any number activities. Moji recently released an assortment of “heat” balls and rollers that help target, warm, and loosen tight muscles. The Moji Heat Roller is particularly great … Read More
Fitness tracking gadgets have become a valuable tool in helping us reach our fitness goals. By tracking our daily activity, these devices give us a glimpse of our daily fitness. GPS watches give us a more sophisticated range of sensors that … Read More
Over the last few ski seasons in Jackson we’ve had more mixed condition in the backcountry than ever before. There’s a whole new group of next generation rocker skis on the market this year that are designed to excel … Read More
Since the last review (read it here), I’ve had the Dhaulagiris out for about 15 more days of skiing. Pass laps, Glory hikes, a few 25 Short runs, and even a couple of days riding lifts at Grand Targhee. My … Read More
New for this season, Dynafit’s Dhaulagiri, is a lightweight, touring ski with an all arounder 99mm underfoot width, and ~3 lb. per ski weight. Similar to the Denali, the Dhaulagiri is a little heavier (1,400g vs. 1,190g), a little less … Read More
The Dynafit Chugach is a departure from the lightweight touring skis the brand is known for. They are wider, they weigh more, and have a full rocker to them, making them a burly descent-oriented ski for backcountry touring freeride … Read More