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Gear Review: 2021-2022 WNDR Alpine Vital 100

Last season, I had the pleasure of testing the 2020-2021 WNDR Alpine Vital 100 Camber ski. That was among my favorite skis that I tested last season; so much so that I came back for more this season. I had the opportunity to test the updated version of the ski in a reverse camber configuration, which presents various pros and cons […]

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Clay Malott | May 22, 2022
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D.I.Y. Boot Fitting Part 2: Dialing In The Perfect Fit

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In part 1 of this series, we discussed how to choose a pair of ski boots. Now that you’ve skied in them for a few days, you may be noticing they don’t feel as good as they did on day 1. Maybe your toes are crushed, your heel is coming up, or they are just starting to feel a little […]

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Mike Lavery | May 4, 2022
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D.I.Y. Boot Fitting Part 1: Choosing The Right Ski Boots

The fit of your ski boots is hands down the most important equipment decision that you’ll spend time and money on. When your boots are dialed, it can be an incredible feeling that will take your skiing to the next level. I am not a professional boot fitter, but I am an engineer and a guy who disappears into the […]

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Mike Lavery | May 4, 2022
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Chris Davenport and Bode Miller’s Daily Driver: SCARPA’s New 4-Quattro Series Boots

Brought to you by SCARPA Chris Davenport and Bode Miller are two renowned and legendary names in professional skiing – there is a reason they choose SCARPA. Both of these legends have pushed different disciplines of the sport to progress skiing to where it is today. These GOATs are obsessed with the new SL and XT lines of boots in the […]

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Dominic Gawel | April 21, 2022
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The Pure Ski – Modern Freeride Weapon

Designed for the freerider that wants to charge from the alpine to the valley floor. Related: [GIVEAWAY] The SCOTT Pure 109 Ski These big mountain guns inspired by the Swiss charger, Jeremie Heitz, were built with three points in mind: Pure Innovation: A pure freeride sidecut inspired by Jeremie Heitz and a ski that provides stability and maneuverability in any […]

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Joseph Puetz | April 7, 2022
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[VIDEO] The Giro Orbit/Aria MIPS Snow Helmet

SnowBrains | April 5, 2022
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Gear Review: 2021-2022 Black Crows Serpo 93

This past fall, Black Crows added three new skis, one of which was the Serpo 93. Designed to have one foot in the on-piste and one foot in the off-piste world, the Serpo aims to satisfy any skier. Here’s what Black Crows has to say about the ski: “With 93mm at the waist, it’s a good carver, it’s there to really […]

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Clay Malott | April 2, 2022
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Gear Review: Dynafit Blacklight Alpine Touring Bindings—Light, Efficient, and Dependable

Light, efficient, and durable, Dynafit’s Blacklight alpine ski touring binding is dependable when it comes to bagging peaks and charging hard. The bindings are a new model from industry leader Dynafit that offers greater retention in a minimalist U-spring design. It’s a serious choice for backcountry enthusiasts who want to travel fast and light with the luxury of an adjustable […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | March 25, 2022
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