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Plum ski mountaineering and touring bindings, recommended top plate screws replacement for 2013 models.

When Outdoor Research sets out to craft a technical hardshell, they don’t mess around.  The Axiom alpine stormshell is loaded up with Gore-Tex® Active and a trim fit for some April showers around...

Review of Trab Freedom backcountry and mountaineering ski, no rocker but a very nice traditional ski for touring anywhere, any time.

Carl Dowdy and Matt Kamper complete skiing Colorado 14ers, they take time to do it right, excellent backcountry ski mountaineering.

Keeping it simple doesn’t mean you have to limit yourself.  Patagonia’s Quandary shorts allow you to pack and travel light, while staying well-equipped for your outdoor adventures. Features 10″...

There are two types of headphones in this world: finely crafted aural masterpieces for those who listen to their Mahler or Rachmaninoff while sipping cognac by the fire, or down-and-dirty cans for...

There are two types of headphones in this world: finely crafted aural masterpieces for those who listen to their Mahler or Rachmaninoff while sipping cognac by the fire, or down-and-dirty cans for...

Review of Dynafit Huascaran skis for mountaineering and backcountry, lightweight and perform though they have a speed limit.

Suunto altimeter watches have long been a staple in mountain towns where their shield-like form factor is worn like a badge of honor. However, that same badge of honor can be a distraction in the...

Amy Heuer backcountry skis to Glory Hole on her Scarpa Gea RS boots, outside Haines, Alaska.

Crisp morning rides sometimes require a bit of a wardrobe juggling act. As I’ve navigated the cool mornings this spring, the Hincapie Ardennes LS jersey has become a staple in my repertoire. With...

Plum backcountry skiing and mountaineering bindings imitate Dynafit tech, with a few variations, see this review.

Jessica Portmess reports on the Black Diamond Swift, a women's backcountry ski touring boot, lightweight and comfortable.

I don’t think I’m the only one carrying my iPhone 5 into places that I really shouldn’t. Smartphones are a part of our lives, but when that life involves being outdoors in all types of weather...

SPOT satellite messenger and inReach SE Delorme SOS emergency beacons for backcountry skiing, also covering satphone issues.