Tonight’s sunset in the Bridgers, Tobacco Root range on the horizon, Gallatin Valley and Bozeman blanketed in snow below. (Click image to enlarge)
Tonight’s sunset in the Bridgers, Tobacco Root range on the horizon, Gallatin Valley and Bozeman blanketed in snow below. (Click image to enlarge)
I’ve used the new Helix Carbon Fiber Ice Axe for two ski mountaineering couloir ascents now. All I can say is: awesome! My two 55 cm axes – with custom wrist leashes (AirCore Pro Rope) and a bit of sticky paint to roughen up the lower shaft – weigh 10 ounces – COMBINED. Two tools! […]
Greetings via satellite from the Montana wilderness! We’re out testing gear and taking photos this week for a new cover on the book before heading to Salt Lake for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. We finally have our satellite dispatch system up and running using a Qualcomm sat phone on the Globalstar network with an HP […]
After having dodged the bullet of a few readers about coming up with a kit list for day skiing in the backcountry using off-the-shelf gear, I finally caved. I’m neck deep in winter gear testing this year, and it’s been fun, and enlightening (no pun intended) to see the products that are not only designed […]
"Lightweight techniques apply to winter, too!" they say. OK, sure. But with a very serious disclaimer. You better know what you’re doing. Send someone out in the wilderness with an extra hat and a warmer jacket in combo with your summer kit and they could be in for a rude awakening. First, read Last Breath, […]