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Hell Yeah: Punxsutawney Phil Says We are Good to Go
Punxsutawney Phil keeps its real, as the storied groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter.
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Review: Arc’teryx Beta AR Hardshell
A jacket that makes you hope for stormy weather.
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DPS—Drinking the Carbon Kool-Aid
Pete Vordenberg does more than dip the toe; he drinks the Kool-Aid.
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THR Yoga
Many decades in, Pete Vordenberg is rejuvenated (and touring with more smiles) with help from yoga.
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Review: Prior Spearhead Splitboard
Prior’s Spearhead splitboard offered our reviewer some options that made him think outside the box and smile along the way.
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A Rough Toll in Austria
Thanks to the good work of educators and forecasters.
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Review: Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Freeride Jacket
Mastering active insulation.
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Making Art (Not Air) with Matthew Tufts
Photojournalist Matthew Tufts on The High Route Podcast.
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Keeping Skins in Play
Skins are on our minds as the price creeps upward for these seemingly disposable essentials.
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Effective Response
An Avalanche First Aid and Resuscitation workflow from Joe Stock.
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Review: La Sportiva Stratos Hybrid
Where a fine skimo boot fits into the boot quiver.
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First Look: Moonlight Cruiser Carbon Superlight
Call it niche: A sub 1200g 114mm underfoot powder ski.
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First Look: Voile TTS Transit Binding
A tech toe and removable heel throw may lighten the Tele load.
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First Look: Atomic Backland 86 UL
Skinny (sorta skinny) and light skis find their way into the Teton-focused quiver.
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Review: MTI Backcountry Preseason Training Plan
Rebounding from injury with some strength.
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The Foxy Turn
Here’s to a lovely 2026 and finding fine turns in unexpected places.




















