Scarpa first released the original Maestrale back in 2010, and it is now considered one of the most popular alpine touring boots to hit the […]
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Every winter I spend in Utah, I seem to ski the resorts less and the backcountry more. It’s to the point that I don’t really ski in-bounds at all, except to get a lift up to a backcountry access gate. After years of touring and tinkering around with my gear, I’ve found that backcountry skiing requires a completely different set of gear and outerwear compared to resort skiing. Skinning uphill creates a lot of heat, so backcountry outerwear needs to be able to breathe while, at the same time, providing enough warmth and protection for powdery descents—a tough task for any waterproof shell.
So far, the 2019/20 ski season here in Park City is off to a fantastic start. While November was warm and dry, a huge storm during the Thanksgiving holiday completely changed the start of the season.
Because of skiing’s inherent connection to the natural world, ski brands across the globe are committing themselves to minimizing their ecological footprint and maximizing their efficiency.
The allure of skiing untracked snow and exploring new terrain in a wilderness setting is usually enough to convince any avid skier or dedicated powder […]
To many people outside of the skiing world, backcountry skiing is an outlandish activity. Why would you hike uphill for hours just to ski one […]
There’s a lot to consider when planning a ski trip. Make sure your trip goes off without a hitch with these ski season travel hacks.
We were raised to believe that numbers don’t lie. If you attach a number to a measurement of some sort, that number should mean something distinct from all other numbers associated with that measurement system.
I’ve been lucky to travel a bit this winter. I’ve taken my weekend warrior status to the next level and gone up to Crystal, Jackson […]
Written by Jans Ambassador, Jackson Hogen, of Realskiers.com. Every skier, whether they know it or not, has a DIN number. It’s the torque value that their bindings are […]
Written by Jans Expert, Scott House. Most people dread winter weather; the snow, cold, and wind might have something to do with this lack of […]