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Avalanche in Austria Buries 14 Touring Skiers

A massive avalanche in Schruns, near the ski resort Montafon in Austria, swept away and buried 14 touring skiers on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The group of 18 German touring skiers had set out on a ski tour to Öfapass when a cornice above them at 7,218 ft (2,200m) gave way. The weather was not optimal, with light snowfalls, poor […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 13, 2023
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[VIDEO] Snow Pit Basics with IFMGA Guide Evan Stevens

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AvyBrains | January 19, 2023
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The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing

Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of its dangers is vital to keep in mind. Related: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado | News Release: CAIC Trees Tree skiing is some of the best backcountry skiing, but early season snow coverage […]

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Clay Malott | October 6, 2022
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Gear Recall: Black Diamond Voluntarily Replaces Ascension Climbing Skins Made in 2021

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Black Diamond (BD) announced they are voluntarily replacing their Ascension Climbing Skins that were manufactured between January and March 2021 due to defects in the glue. According to BD’s press release the defect was related to “…a particular batch manufactured during the noted timeline does not meet Black Diamond product standards due to glue-to-plush bond issue causing accelerated glue failure […]

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Ryan Kime | July 11, 2022
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You Have A Ski Quiver, Should You Have A Boot Quiver Too?

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Your boots are the most important piece of ski equipment you own. Besides keeping your feet warm, they’re the only connection you have between you and your skis. Go ahead – buy the best skis and bindings, and hire Bode Miller as your personal coach, but if your boot fit sucks, so will you. You’ve got skis for every pursuit and […]

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Mike Lavery | May 2, 2022
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Going Farther in the Backcountry with Intuition Liners

Brought to you by Intuition Liners For backcountry skiing, comfortable boots are the key to longer tours and more aggressive descents. With the right boot and liner, you can take your backcountry stamina to the next level without cold, painful feet. Replacing the stock liners in your favorite boots can bring them to life and increase your performance, both uphill […]

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Katy Shipley | November 24, 2021
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The Alta Skiing Journal, Vol. 5: “Tombstone”

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Martin Kuprianowicz | November 9, 2021
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Alta, UT Report: Muggy, May Powder Skiing in Devil’s Castle

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing  Report from Monday, May 24, 2021 Powder is powder. I don’t care who you ask. At about 8:30 this morning I was cruising up Little Cottonwood Canyon, which felt wet and sleepy. There was a dead bull moose on the side of the highway. About five inches of new snow fell at Alta this […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 24, 2021
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