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Dalbello Panterra 85 Ski Boots Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Thanks to a softer flex and excellent fit, the Panterra 85 W GW is ideal for active female skiers. Even easier step-in, firm support and good power transfer to the edge make the Panterra 85 W GW the right choice for all conditions. Pre-fitted GripWalk soles improve comfort when...
Elan Ripstick 94 Skis Womens
  DESCRIPTION   The Ripstick 94 W is perfect for any adventure; front side, back side, chutes, steeps, trees and even the backcountry. You can trust this ski is the right choice, no matter the conditions.   Ripstick 94 W packs a ton of punch in a considerably lightweight package. It is the...
Salomon Shift Pro 100 Alpine Touring Ski Boots Womens
  DESCRIPTION   If you’re just at the beginning of your touring journey, get out on the skin track in style. The Salomon Shift Pro 100 Alpine Touring Ski Boots give you the option to hit the resort all day or flip it into hike mode and explore the backcountry. Custom HD...
Look Pivot 14 GW Ski Bindings
  DESCRIPTION   Look Pivot 14 GW Ski Bindings 20/21:   THE FREERIDE PIVOT SKI BINDING SETS THE STANDARD FOR CONTROL AND RELEASE FOR THE WORLD'S MOST DEDICATED SKIERS.   The binding's Full Action toe piece and unique turntable heel design offer expert freeskiers a responsive connection between boot and ski for instant power...
Liberty Skis Origin 101 Skis
  DESCRIPTION   The Origin 101 has the perfect width to take on whatever the day brings. With VMT 1.0® construction and PU sidewalls, the 101 can carve up the frontside and jump into the back with confidence. With the nimbleness of a narrower ski and enough float to smooth out snowy...
Salomon S/Pro Alpha 80 Ski Boots Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Developed for women looking for a comfortable boot that instantly adapts to the shape of their feet, Salomon’s S/PRO ALPHA 80 W offers a new level of fit and performance. Featuring an instantly comfortable liner, this 98 mm boot delivers a strong heel lock without adding unnecessary pressure on...
Salomon S/Pro MV 80 CS Ski Boots Womens
  DESCRIPTION   The S/PRO 80 CS provides an instant fit to skiers who prioritize comfort. It combines easy step-in, a seamless liner, and a Custom Shell so you can tailor your boots to deliver uncompromised performance and comfort while chasing the perfect turn. Now Gripwalk premounted, they offer more walking comfort....
Salomon S/LAB Shift MNC 13 Ski Bindings
  DESCRIPTION    Best of 2022 Awards   The new S/LAB SHIFT MNC 13 binding ushers in the next generation of freeride capability, blending the touring efficiency of a pin (low-tech) binding, with the performance of an alpine freeride binding. For skiers who like to push the boundaries of the mountain and...
Marker Griffon 13 ID Ski Bindings
  Description   Freeride enthusiasts looking to drive wider skis without fear of pre-release have long looked to the Marker Griffon 13 ID Ski Bindings for their fantastic performance and reliability. They return for 2021 with a re-worked Inter Pivot 3 heelpiece that significantly improves step in performance, thus eliminating the one...
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A Guide to Thru
  Written by: McKenzie Barney   New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail is the world’s newest long-distance thru-hike. Stretching 3,000 km from Cape Reinga, at the top of the North Island, to Bluff, at the bottom of the South Island, the TA is defined by its challenging terrain, unpredictable weather and navigational obstacles, and just may be the toughest of the world’s major...
From Sea to Source: Misadventures & Camping on the Hudson River
  In August of 2019, my friend Kirk and I fulfilled a childhood dream, paddling the Hudson River from source to sea. Growing up, my friends and I would explore my small hometown and go as far as we could get before making it home for dinner. We would go paddling, swimming, cliff jumping, hiking and occasionally jump trains when they...
“Link Sar has Been Climbed”—American Team Makes First Ascent
  Photos courtesy of Graham Zimmerman   Eighteen years after his first attempt to reach the summit of Link Sar, prolific climber Steve Swenson finally stood atop the notoriously technical peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram. He was joined by alpinists Mark Richey, 61; expedition leader Graham Zimmerman, 33; and Chris Wright, 36. In an endeavor that was uncertain right to the last moment,...
Packrafting the Flathead River in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness
  Packrafting opened up a world of adventure for me. Being from the desert, the idea of hauling a raft deep into the wilderness was fairly novel. But when photographer Jacob Moon and his wife Natasha invited me to go packrafting on the South Fork of the Flathead, one of the world’s premier rivers, I couldn’t say no.      Photo by...
Himalayas: Preparing for and Hiking at High Altitude
  I’ve joined friends and photographers, Dan and Janine Patitucci for a ten-day Himalayan adventure trek across the Gangotri Glacier organized by Ruck Sack Tours. This glacier is one of the main sources of the Ganges River, and one of the largest in the Himalaya. However, it is rapidly receding. We scramble over rock and rubble where ice once stretched to...
North of 60: Three Incredible Hikes in the Yukon Territory
  Story and Images by Joe Yelverton Story and Images by Joe Yelverton   The Sprinter van is packed, travel mug’s full of coffee, playlist is ready. Only 10 hours to go till I arrive in the Yukon Territory.   Despite being a full-time Alaskan I always look forward to my time in the Yukon— “North of 60” as many Yukoners call it—referring...
How to Hike the Oregon Coast Trail
  Words and Photos by Laura Lancaster      “I knew you were coming.”   I had been dreading this stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail that ran between Manzanita and Tillamook since we started weekend thru-hiking (or section-hiking) it in chunks back in 2017. Heading south from Tillamook, the OCT follows Highway 101—the main artery for the Oregon Coast—for over 10 miles...
Glacier Peak—Skiing Washington’s Most Remote Volcano
  Words Photos by William Woodward      Volcano skiing is a well-honored pastime in Washington. While our most famous volcanoes live in plain sight, like Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak often remains hidden but for a few high points on public roads. The fifth volcano highest in the state, Glacier is second only to Mt. Rainier in climbing prominence,...
Mountain Running in the Sierra Nevada
  One of the best parts of mountain running is when you get to walk. I’m not calling mountain running a gentle stroll, but generally, you’re not full-on, maxed-out sprinting hour after hour up an enormous rock pile. The running part is great, but the main draw is that rock pile and the ones around it. Just being, and moving, in...
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High-Volume Safety in a Compact Frame: Mammut Tour 30 Women’s Airbag Ski Backpack Review
  Not many ski backpacks target womens fit, let alone airbag-compatible ones.Enter the Mammut Tour 30 Womens Airbag-Ready ski backpack.   When I needed to carry everything for a full day through avalanche terrain, the Tour 30 became my trusted partner. Its thesmallersibling to Mammuts Pro 45 but offers plenty of volume for half-day or longer adventures. It is compatible with the lightweight,...
Multiday Trekking Pack Strips Down to 19 Oz.: Gossamer Mariposa 60L Backpack Review
  Leaning against a log along the Colorado Trail, a fellow hiker with the trail name “Papa” eyes my backpack with recognition. He asks if its the Gossamer Gear Mariposa, and I stop hiking, excited for an opportunity to talk gear. I whirl around to give him a better view of the pack and start listing off my favorite features. I...
Rescue Called Off for Woman Stranded With Broken Leg for 11 Days on Himalayan Peak
  The original version of this article appeared on ExplorersWeb.   Rescue efforts for Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna, who has been stranded for 10 days at 7,150m on Kyrgyzstans Pobeda Peak with a broken leg, were called off Friday as winds intensified and snow closed in.   The four rescuers descended to Camp 1, according to Anna Piunova ofMountain.ru. They had wanted to...
Tremendous Talent for Tight Squeezes: CIVIVI Baby Banter 2 TG Review
  Smaller knives, whether they’re fixed blades or folders, are appealing because their size lets them be discreet. However, the tradeoff in size reduction can be found in the knife’s inability to perform as well as a larger knife. At 5.5 inches, CIVIVI’s Baby Banter 2 TG could easily fall into that category. However, a few tweaks in design allow it...
Shockingly Capable Small, Electric SUV: 2026 Subaru Solterra EV Review
  Im 8,000 feet high in the Rocky Mountains, and I smell horses. I carefully turn the steering wheel and navigate the 2026 Subaru Solterra EV through tightly spaced lodgepole pines, then over a steep drop. As I wind through the working ranch, I grow increasingly impressed by this car that I may have earlier called cute.   No, its no truck....
2026 Kia Sportage HEV SX-Prestige First Drive Review: Keeping the Top Seller on Top
  Kia has been on a roll lately. With groundbreaking designs, impressive powertrains, and better-than-ever driving dynamics, the Korean manufacturer has turned into a true world-beating powerhouse.   Sportage is the company’s bestselling model and competes in the hotly contested three-row compact crossover segment. The company hopes to keep the crossover on shoppers’ lists with a host of upgrades for the 2026...
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How to Figure Out Your Foot Type, According to Podiatrists
  Sometimes it can feel like you need a medical degree when shopping for shoes. Though many footwear companies now provide an arsenal of information on their running and hiking shoes, detailing features designed to match nearly every foot variation known to humans, most people don’t actually know what their foot type is.   I get it: I had to get rid...
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