5 Gear Updates for Backcountry Spring Skiing
Seasons change -- so should your gear considerations! I’ll run through 5 changes I make in my ski pack as winter turns to spring.
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ProView – Gregory Verte 18 Review
While intended primarily for the frontside, the thoughtful design of the pack has given it a place in the slack and even (albeit light) backcountry.
ProView – Gregory Verte 12 Review
I never skied resorts with a pack previously, but I have become a convert due to the Gregory Verte 12. It’s the perfect size and fit for a long day of shredding at a resort.
How To: Find Your Own Secret Powder Stash
Untracked, fresh, backcountry snow is in limited quantity and doesn’t last forever. The scarcity of it can lead to hidden powder ‘stashes’ and locals being quite protective of their special spots.
ProView – Gregory Verte 18 Review
Finally, I found a pack that is the perfect blend of size, fit, accessories, and has versatility for both my long patrol days and fun laps (both resort and short backcountry trips) on days off: the Gregory Verte 18
ProView – Gregory Verte 12 Review
I finally found a replacement to my old resort pack that has all the features I want in as small a package as possible.
Dawn Patrol vs. Yawn Patrol: Embracing the Shorter Ski Tour
Dew is a natural phenomenon through which vapors condense to liquid. Most often, this involves water vapor condensing into liquid water, often on surfaces such as leaves and garments.
What is ‘Corn’ Snow?
There is a cult-like following of skiers in the Pacific Northwest that are devoted to skiing ‘corn’ snow in the spring and summertime, long after many others have put their skis away for the year. What’s the deal? What is…
A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Injury Prevention for Backcountry Skiing
A solid strength and conditioning program should be an integral part of an athlete’s regimen when out in the field whether that’s a soccer field or shooting down a couloir.
So You Want to Ski a Volcano? A Tutorial
Snow is science. Learning to understand the intricacies of snow and mountain weather takes a lifetime.