Author: Adam Fabrikant

This October, I traveled to the Andes in search of adventure, far-flung summits, and the unknown. I have been traveling to ski in the Andes for about 10 seasons and had a good hunch about what I was getting into—long dirt approaches, variable snow, and high desert skiing at its finest. Over the years, I have brought down the full range of gear, but this year I knew I wanted to go a little leaner as our objectives warranted 70-pound packs. 

The F1 XT was my boot of choice, and I was very content.