2021-2022 Salomon MTN Explore W
The Salomon MTN Explore W is a women-specific AT boot that tours extremely well and offers good support for technical descents (especially if you don't need the stiffest boot out there).
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Biking 101: Bike Fit & Geometry—Part 2
Assessing a bike’s geometry is a huge part of determining proper bike fit and how a bike will ride. So in part 2 of our Bike Fit Guide, we walk through real-world examples to see what all those geometry measurements actually mean.
2019-2020 Fischer Ranger 102 FR
Our managing editor won’t stop raving about the Ranger 102 FR. It’s actually getting kind of annoying. But you should probably check out what all the fuss is about (and the rest of us are going to need to get on this thing). Here’s his review.
2021-2022 Scarpa Maestrale RS
We’ve now spent two seasons and around 70 days in the revamped Scarpa Maestrale RS, and are still very, very impressed by this touring boot. Check out our long-term update.
Bullying in Outdoor Sports: Reactions & Responsibilities (Ep.71)
Last week, professional climber, Sascha Digulian, announced that she has been bullied for years by a fellow pro climber. A firestorm of responses ensued, and sponsorships were terminated. So we discuss why this is more than just some isolated issue in the climbing world; whether the brand sponsors did the right thing; and what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate responses — by each of us — to situations like this.
BCA Float 27 Speed Avalanche Airbag
This year, BCA released an all-new lighter and more compact version of their Float airbag system, and we’ve been spending much of this season touring in the new Float 27 Speed pack. Check out our review.
Tension Climbing’s Will Anglin & Ben Spannuth, Part 2 (Ep.10)
In part 2 of our conversation with Will Anglin and Ben Spannuth of Tension Climbing, we talk about some of the finer points of shaping holds from wood, and what setting routes has to offer as a tool for learning difficult movement.
2019-2020 Blizzard Bonafide
We’ve been spending a lot of time skiing the current Bonafide, and it’s time now for our full review of this all-mountain ski that comes back unchanged for the 18/19 season.
2019-2020 Nordica Santa Ana 100
The Nordica Santa Ana 100 was one of the most impressive women’s skis we got on this year. Check out our review to find out why.
Climber & Filmmaker, Renan Ozturk, on MOUNTAIN (Ep.70)
We talk to Renan Ozturk, principal cinematographer of MOUNTAIN, about this film, what makes it truly unique, what he hopes the takeaway of the film will be, and his own evolving relationship to the mountains.
2019-2020 Salomon MTN Explore 95
The Salomon MTN Explore 95 is a touring ski that puts a premium on power and performance rather than shaving every last possible gram.
2021-2022 Fischer Ranger 115 FR
After getting a couple reviewers on it in conditions ranging from firm and rough to steep and very deep, you can now check out our full review of the Fischer Ranger 115 FR.
5 Reasons Why Spring Skiing is the Best Skiing
We’ve been doing a whole lot of spring skiing this year, and yesterday, one of our editors was arguing that spring skiing is the absolute best type of skiing. We heard him out, now you can. And we invite you to tell him why he’s wrong, or what reasons he left out. Check it out
Tension Climbing’s Will Anglin & Ben Spannuth, Part 1 (Ep.9)
This week we’re talking with Will Anglin and Ben Spannuth of Tension Climbing. Both have impressive climbing ticklists and volumes of insight into how climbing works. We discuss their “mad scientist” approach to designing holds, and what years of coaching and studying have taught them about how to improve your climbing.
Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
After running a few hundred miles more in it, we have a long-term update on Hoka One One’s aggressive trail shoe, the Speedgoat 2.
Sego Skis Founders: Tim & Peter Wells (Ep.69)
We talk to Sego Skis' founders - brothers Tim and Peter Wells - about the backstory of Sego; manufacturing in Victor, Idaho; their 18/19 skis, women's line, and working with Lynsey Dyer; and Sego snowblades.
How to Choose the Right Mountain Bike
"What mountain bike should I get?" Good question, but most of the articles on the topic are too simplistic to be helpful. So we created our own "How to Choose the Right Mountain Bike" guide.
2020-2021 Scott Scrapper 115
We’ve now spent time on the Scrapper 115 both inside and outside the resort. Check out our thoughts on how it stacks up against a number of other ~115mm-wide skis, and how well it works as a touring ski, inbounds ski, and 50/50 ski.
Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
When we asked our outerwear editor what he thought of the new Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody, he started saying things like “perfect,” “dialed,” and “my new favorite piece of apparel.” Check out his review to find out why.
Ski Terms (What We Talk about When We Talk about Skiing)
Talking about skiing and snowboarding can sometimes feel like a foreign language. So in this new piece, we've clarified a few terms, and we want to know what terms, concepts, or expressions you might be wondering about?