Feeling fat and restless in the big city, Ken and I decided to get the heck out of town and really bask in some spring rain showers out in the wilderness somewhere. Since spring is a tricky time to get out in the hills, we decided to head south and leave the skis behind. A long drive through the desert found us in northern Nevada, where we decided to climb a peak and hunt around for antlers on the way up. We didn't find too many antlers, but the h...Read Article
Sad news pours from the rumor facet as we roll into Carbondale, Colorado. Unfortunately the rumors are true. Aspen valley backcountry skiers will have a lot tougher time accessing their favorite backcountry destination as the Marble Access Road will ...Read Article
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The Beginning"You're on board!" The words, spoken by Doug Stoup, confirmed that my dream of skiing in Antarctica would actually come true."You'll be working with the Warren Miller film crew, and you're going to need to turn over a bunch of paperwork ...Read Article
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This is a great soft shell pant that's durable and meant to work with those of us that ascend as much as we descend in a given day. The built in mini-gaiter keeps snow out, and the brushed interior is as comfy as you'll ever find in a pair of ski pan...Read Article
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Kirk Williams, a writer for Skiing the Backcountry, is one of those people. You know, the type of person who is contagiously enthusiastic about a good adventure? He's full of joy, always smiling & always willing to help out. You might remember him...Read Article
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Monkeying around in the mountains burns a grip calories.One of many great things about being a backcountry bum is eating whatever you want. While the rest of Western Civilization gets miserably fatter, we get blissfully stronger... at least in theory...Read Article
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If you're looking for warm gloves that actually perform, this might be your best option. Although there is a possibility of cold hands if your circulation is not up to par, I don't think there's another glove around that can up the BD Guide Glove. Th...Read Article
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Here is a quick yet entertaining interview that skiing the backcountry was able to take of Glen Plake a couple weeks ago. STB ran into Glen and his wife Kimberly during his Down Home Tour, where each year Glen and Kimberly travel to a region of the U...Read Article
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Update 1-8-09 8:32 PM MSTWe
are so sad to report that Big Wally is not going to make it. May he
rest in peace, skiing powder and joining loved ones who have already
passed. We are so grateful for his life's work of protecting
people he didn't e...Read Article
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The Marmut Exum pants are the only pants you'll ever need in the never-ending list of gear for a backcountry skier. As I mentioned, they will not fully insulate you on super cold days, but with the addition of a warm underlayer that problem vanishes....Read Article
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I love January, the air is colder than a pbr, the base is growing like a pre-teen off their Ritalin, and fun is everywhere. The backcountry ski season is in full swing, and you can finally put those rock skis away. Enjoy the video and be safe out t...Read Article
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Being a ski bum pretty much seems like living the high life. You bounce off to some beautiful resort or another, go riding everyday, drink your weight in Jagerbombs and maybe do a bit of work to keep things ticking over. However, with an abundance of...Read Article
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December 23rd, 2009"Oh man, Christmas is Friday !?!" That was my final thought last night as I drifted to bed after 6 hours of continuous powder skiing knowing I was scheduled to wake up at 5 am for an early backcountry mission in the morning. It nev...Read Article
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The ChallengeIs it possible that, as advertised, a pair of $40 Uvex Downhill II goggles will perform on par with the latest high-end Smiths and Natives? Well, the answer is both Yes and No. For someone unconcerned with style and high-end features, th...Read Article
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