It’s hard to overstate the backcountry skiing terrain of Rogers Pass, British Columbia. Think massive faces, steep couloirs, great tree skiing, terrifying yet enticing avalanche slide paths, and playful pillows. Oh, and it’s all covered in legendary interior BC powder. Thanks to Douglas Sproul, it’s now also hard to overstate the area’s guidebook. Rogers Pass is a complex area but ..
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It turns out, you don't always need to charter a bush plane or helicopter to backcountry ski in Alaska! Resident guide, Joe Stock, shows you how to access the drool-worthy lines of Alaska with your own two feet. Think steep snowy spines, massive faces, huge glaciers, endless chutes, and jaw-dropping scenery. Now in its third iteration, The Alaska Factor covers areas throughout sout..
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HS could stand for "Han Solo," "Handsome Sonofagun," "Homely Sailer" - the list goes on. Swix thought it should stand for "High Speed" when they came out with their HS liquid wax line. Spray on, let sit for 15 minutes, brush it out and hit the snow. Your future is now, convenience is the name of the game with waxing now that you can ditch the iron and stop dedicating an entire gara..
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Ski lover? Perfect. History nerd? Excellent! Throw on your best flannel and spend your apres-ski with "Written in the Snows." Written by epic historian Lowell Skoog, you will explore over a century of ski culture in the Northwest, culminating in today's increasing love for sliding on snow. Early ski resorts are the backbone on which the ski industry was built and Skoog dives into t..
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Fans of multi-functional clothing and weight-weenies, join hands and rejoice! The Dynafit Low Tech Trucker Cap is a lightweight head covering providing protection from the sun and can be worn forwards, backwards, side to side, to the other side to side, and inside out (not really, but that's your choice). A stylish and weight conscientious piece of apparel that can be added to any ..
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Remaining very warm even when drenched in moisture, wool has long been prized as an insulating material. However, even wool is imperfect, mostly because of its heavy weight, scratchiness, and stubborn…unstretchiness. Enter the Wool Tech Beanie, which Ski Trab has prepared from a hodgepodge of wool, polypropylene, and polyamide for your wearing pleasure. The result is a wool beanie ..
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Whether attending a wedding, going for a stroll around town, or showing up for the birth of your first child, do so comfortably and fashionably in the Alps Tech Cap. The embroidered logo clearly shows your endorsement of Atomic to the world, which means you are all but obligated to keep your Atomic ski collection going. The sweatband keeps the sweat from dripping into your eyes, wh..
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Trucker caps are actually the most technical hats out there. Wind resistant on the front and breathable mesh at the back. It’s the tried and true formula for fast-moving apparel and is very similar to our favorite haircut style. We like to think of the sun-blocking brim as just an added bonus. This trucker cap features an Atomic logo, an adjustable snap strap, and an interior sweat..
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If you want to convey your love of Dynafit, snow, bright colors, or all three - look no further! Functional and lightweight, these socks do exactly what they should. The moisture-wicking material helps pull moisture away from your feet, keeping them warm and dry. The compression fit ensures the socks are held snugly against the skin, helping to prevent blisters. The FT Graphic Sock..
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With many years spent as an IFMGA guide in some of the harshest environments, Joe Stock has a thing or two (or three) to share about avalanches, snowpack discussion, and useful strategies for traveling through avalanche terrain. With the Avalanche Factor, Joe shares many lessons that can only be learned through years of experience and presents a logical and easy-to-understand syste..
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While often overlooked, New England boasts access to incredible mountainscapes, such as the Presidential Range, that provide awesome access to backcountry skiing. With Presidential Skiing, Kurt Niiler comprehensively details skiing in these kingly mountains, providing insider knowledge that only a local would know. In the book, you will find route knowledge, aerial photography, app..
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With its stunning photography, in-depth photos, and detailed information, the Ski Atlas(s) from Alpenglow Publishing are equal parts coffee table adornment and functional guidebook. With an individual and singular focus on Lassen & Shasta, Tahoe, Trinity Alps, Southern Wallowas, Steven's Pass, and Oregon, you can get beta on your next ski line AND get inspired at the same time...
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If making turns in Colorado’s front range sounds like a tick list project for you, then it’s easy to guess which book would be good to read. You guessed it. Making Turns in Colorado’s Front Range is all about doing exactly that. Volume 1 of this series includes everything South of I-70, which encompasses areas like Loveland Pass, Arapahoe Basin, Summit County, and much more. Detail..
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With new gear coming out every year, it can be hard to keep up with all the fads and trends. It seems like every season, a tried and true classic gets tossed out the door in favor of a new, modern, stylish alternative. Gore Tex sunglasses? Breathable water bottle? Ultralight kevlar bulletproof socks? Sometimes, all of these innovations get to be too much, and you find yourself long..
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The learning curve for ski touring is forever pointed upwards, even after you've mastered kickturns and reading the avalanche bulletin. So if you could attend an advanced ski mountaineering course with the top professionals in the industry for less than $35, you'd be crazy not to! Well, here's your chance. Rob Coppolillo's "The Ski Guide Manual" covers advanced critical concepts su..
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Toko Performance Liquid Paraffin Wax is easy, convenient, and painless. Simply spray it on, let it dry, brush it off, and enjoy the glide! It comes in three colors for different temperature ranges so you can always have the right wax for the day. The formula is fluoro-free, meaning you can enjoy excellent glide and be a better environmental steward. This sounds like a "win-win" if ..
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The e+LITE headlamp from Petzl is perfect for those adventures which you don't expect to need or want a headlamp, but are smart enough to never go without. Chock full of features, the e+LITE weighs just 26 grams (0.9 ounces). Stuff it in your pack and forget about it. Just remember you have it when you’re caught out!
Included carrying case disappears into virtually any pocket..
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The original Tikka from Petzl is back. Just as small and light as before but now with more lighting power. In a teensy package with 3 settings plus a red light, this little guy will keep your life lit up before the sun comes up (or after it goes down!). The Tikka is great to keep in the car so you don’t forget it when you’re groggily preparing for a dawn patrol. At 350 lumens in Di..
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Any trail runners, ski mountaineers, or climbers interested in refining and improving their fitness regimen or training program should race to get their hands on their own copy of Training for the Uphill Athlete. Aimed at providing a universal mountain-based approach to fitness, this tome provides its readers with the keys to a more efficient, thoughtful, and deliberate approach to..
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SCARPA has been designing and building quality footwear since 1938, resulting in many happy feet around the world. If you've navigated to this page, we dare say you'd likely agree! The Patch Trucker Hat from SCARPA is as it sounds; a trucker hat with a logoed patch representing SCARPA and the excellent contributions they've made to the outdoor world. It wears comfortably and keeps ..
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Colorado's state motto, "Nil Sine Numine," comes from Virgil's Aeneid and roughly translates to, "Nothing without providence." For skiers, the state motto might as well be "Nil sine nix firmitas," or, "Nothing without snow stability." When the Centennial State's tenuous winter snowpack transforms into a bountiful spring corn harvest, the Rocky Mountains open up to skiers hoping to ..
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While the Sierra Nevada has long been known to climbers and hikers as the Range of Light, for backcountry ski enthusiasts it might be better termed the Range of Corn. Home to a staggering variety of daylong tours, ski mountaineering objectives, and complex traverses, the Eastern Sierra transforms in spring into a glisse playground of peaks, passes and valleys. With so much to choos..
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This well-written skimo guide contains everything you need to know to get started racing. Even veterans of the sport will pick up some helpful tips. Written by Skintrack.com’s Stano Faban and Eric Carter who combined have many years of experience racing in World Cup and other ISMF races.
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Fritz Sperry’s Making Turns in Colorado’s Front Range is quickly becoming one of our favorite guide books. Published with an excessive amount of detail, this book does everything for you except for ski. Volume 2 includes 109 of the best routes north of Interstate 70 in Summit, Clear Creek, Boulder, Gilpin, and Grand Counties. Aspect, GPS coordinates, corn timer, elevation details, ..
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Skinning in a trucker cap is a great way to increase your cool points. But more importantly, because of the extra ventilated DynaStretch material, the Dynafit Tech Trucker Cap will keep your points cool. It does equally as well at keeping the sun out of your eyes as it does keeping the sun off of your neck when worn switch. It’ll even keep the sun off the side of your head if you’r..
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Do you ever find yourself struggling to fully express just how much you love skiing uphill? Then fear not! The oh-so-fashionable Ski Uphill Beanie from Dynafit will help you share your feelings—and much more. This retro style Pom-Pom beanie is, “cool,” as the kids say nowadays, and it also will keep your noggin' warm when the ambient temperature dips down, and wick the sweat away i..
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With a great boot comes great responsibility - to have a great sock! Crazy Idea Energy socks are a lightweight, well-fitted sock for any activity you might find yourself plunging into in the great outdoors. Designed with ski touring and racing in mind, these long compression socks wick moisture away from your skin and will keep your feet comfortable while you're charging uphill. Si..
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Stylish and suave, the DPS Everyday Cap is a must-have to add to your noggin's wardrobe. While looking great in the streets, it's just as at home on the trail or skin track. The cap is designed with breathable panels and a generous built-in sweatband, that makes it comfortable to wear, you guessed it, every day. Made from 50% recycled materials, what's not to love about the DPS Eve..
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While not rocket science, changing a U-spring can be challenging. Namely, spreading the U-Spring apart to slide it into or out of position on the turret. Making this daunting task easier is the ATK U-Spring Handling Clamp, which acts to help spread the U-spring apart for easier removal and installation. If you find yourself wrestling with U-springs often, the U-Spring Handling Clam..
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Acrylic scrapers tend to lose their edge over time, especially with repeated use. The Toko Scraper Sharpener brings your Plexi scrapers back to life, allowing you to scrape even the most stubborn wax from your bases. Multiple slots in 3, 4, 5, and 6mm widths to fit whatever you’ve got at home or in the shop. The stylish yellow coloring ensures you never misplace this tool, ensuring..
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Holy filtration! Katadyn just upped the ante for freedom of movement in the mountains with virtually unlimited water. With careful planning, this might be the only water you carry during an ultralight spring mission. It could also complement and slow the consumption of a bladder. Bring a bottle as backup on short day hikes. Use it for traveling in foreign countries. Give one to peo..
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Montana is called 'Big Sky Country' for its vast expanses, beautiful vistas, and abundance of mountains. Add snow to those peaks and you can find some of the best ski lines in the west. So many, in fact, that it's hard to know where to start. Thankfully a copy of "Peaks and Couloirs of Southwest Montana" will point you in the right direction. What could easily be described as a tru..
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Whether lining up for a skimo race, doing a long tour in the mountains, or going for a cold run in the Fall, the Thermo Cap Spire is up for the task. Being made from Vuelta, a warm and breathable fabric made in Italy, the Thermo Cap Spire remains comfortable and protective throughout the day. The Crazy Idea logo is reflective, allowing you to proudly show off your love of Crazy Ide..
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Want to take your skis on vacation but not sure where? Got a burning desire to get really far off the beaten path? Or perhaps you're just looking to daydream of faraway mountain ranges. Regardless, the World Ski Touring Guide provides over 300 pages of international ski touring inspiration choc-full of helpful maps, beta, and photos. However, this isn't just a journey to the expect..
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Waxing your skis is like flossing. Just like you may or may not fib to your dentist about your daily flossing routine, those skis aren’t getting waxed daily (or monthly) either. Start has a brilliant solution to your lazy base care woes. Start RG Race Liquid Wax is glide wax that can readily be applied in liquid form from straight from the applicator. After letting things sit, you ..
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Accessorize your Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio with a convenient at-the-ready microphone, speaker, and push-to-talk (PTT) button. This little gizmo is fully waterproof, so you can keep your radio nicely stashed away and still be able to communicate effectively. Turn on your radio, strap the hand mic to your shoulder, and go!
IP67 waterproof rating withstands being submerged und..
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Designed for agility, the Dynafit Racing gloves are made from Polarlite® DYNAstrech, a polyester / spandex blend that is form fitting yet very flexible. They also feature a soft chamude front which, combined with special silicone printed zones in the fingers and upper palm, offers excellent grip. The Racing gloves are finished with a brushed interior and neoprene cuffs to keep out ..
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The Petzl Bindi puts the power of 200 lumens in the palm of your hand. Actually make that around your head, since it’s a headlamp. Or neck, because it’s also a necklace? That’s right, you can wear the Bindi around your neck and still have it point out and illuminate your general direction. With an ultralight build, the Bindi is the perfect backup or emergency headlamp. But with the..
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Unlike at posh ski resorts, backcountry skiers don't have the luxury of ski valet while relaxing with a martini. So when you gotta carry the sticks yourself, stuff 'em in the Dynafit DNA Ski Bag. Made for race skis, the bag accommodates lengths up to around 175cm and only weighs 443 grams (15.6oz). And don't worry, in typical Dynafit fashion, it's got bright-colored logos so everyo..
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Until now, if you had a young’un with the Dynafit bug, they’d have to make do with another brand until they could grow into an adult-sized adjustable pole. With the introduction of the Dynafit Youngstar Pole, their kit can now be 100% Dynafitted top to bottom! Crucial to the success of these poles is their adjustability from 85-115cm, so the kiddos won’t outgrow them by next season..
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Of course, the joke around here is that the Dynafit Podium Sandals can only be worn as you strut up to the podium after crushing the competition. However do know that these sandals work equally well while watching others hop up on the podium, preferably while you're wearing sweatpants, eating pizza, and watching TV. Ever versatile, Dynafit's Podium sandals are capable "off roaders"..
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We may not yet have the technology to strap web shooters to our wrists and swing wildly through the corridors of New York City, but you can throw on a pair of easily deployable mitts and be ready when the wind picks up! Ski Trab’s Gavia Wrist Glove is a lightly insulated and weatherproof overmitt that packs into a convenient zippered pocket that can be comfortably worn around your ..
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Blisters are the last thing anyone wants to deal with during a long day out in the mountains. To combat blisters and elevate your mountain experience, SIDAS made the Ski Touring sock. Almost like a second skin, the grip yarn on the ankle allows the sock to securely wrap the foot, meaning the sock will stay snug and not allow hotspots to form. Because ski touring can be quite an aer..
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Nothing improves speed like a good hot wax. If you are an “Instagram skier” then you probably don’t need this, because it’s likely that you look fast enough. Swix’s Waxing Iron is the golden ticket for skiers that prefer to go fast in real life. Easily melts any kind of ski wax, butter, or whatever glide-y substance you smuggled out of Europe. Use on your ski bases and skins (at lo..
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Make your mark on the junior ranks with Ski Trab’s Gara Teen glove! These ain’t your granddad’s clunky gloves, and they’ve got the breathable triple-layer softshell construction to prove it. They host an abundance of advanced materials, including leather on the index finger (the better to manipulate a smartphone with!), fleeced palms, and a stretchy polyamide cuff to keep out the f..
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Built for those wanting an ultra-thin and precise fit, the Pro Fit Compression Nano Tour from Dissent is designed with serious backcountry travelers in mind. Unlike other wool and synthetic socks that get looser as the day progresses, the engineered fabrics of the Nano Tour are designed to resist stretching (even while wet), allowing for a precise “compressive” fit all day, every d..
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The Blue insoles are Superfeet's middle of the road model. They offer stability while racing and touring. Made with structured heel cup and full length foam to provide support for every step. The insoles help keep your heel in place while providing arch support for medium arches. They also add some insulation between your foot and the snow.
Thin construction is great for all ..
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As Superfeet’s most popular insole, the Green model fits the most feet. With a fairly high, well-placed arch and an ample heel cup, the green offers good support for skiing. It also features heavy-duty shock absorption which appeals the resort crowd and hucksters. It’s rather high volume so great if you are trying to take up some space in your ski boots to achieve the right fit. Ge..
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