Jan 07 2013
Over the past three years I’ve had the opportunity to use two versions of BD Ascensions (Nylon), G3’s Alpinist (nylon), BCA’s Magic Carpet skins (nylon), GlideLite (nylon), Gecko (mohair), Clip-Skins (synthetic), Colltex (65/35 nylon/mohair), Pomoca (nylon), K2 (nylon), and La Sportiva (nylon). All were new within the last 3 years. Plus I’ve mixed in old …
Jan 01 2013
Yesterday was a classic Powder Monday. Two old ski buddies were in town and the plan was simple — take a tour somewhere around Lake Tahoe. West Shore beckoned and we took the bait. Russ, Ethan and I rendezvoused at The Back Country then headed south on Hwy. 89. There were three parking pull-outs …
Dec 23 2012
A few weeks back (13dec12) the Tahoe backcountry community was blessed to hear a bit about mountaineering and humility without a whole lot of braggadocio from Greg Hill. If you don’t know the name, perhaps it is because Greg is letting his accomplishments speak for themselves and in the grand scheme of things, as …
Dec 17 2012
only Duke has a track record proving it can rock as hard as you can in-bounds, as hard as you dare out-of-bounds, and can help you climb back for another run as easy as pie. Users are adamant and consistent in their endorsement of how well the Duke skis compared to any other touring binding
Dec 11 2012
Oh Wool! Would that I could express the many ways I love thee. In gloves, underwear, vests, shells, jackets, socks and pants. For your silky softness. The magical way you combat odor. Your longevity, naturalness, even your hand is a pleasure to hold and the warmth you control, warm when it’s cold and cool …
Dec 08 2012
Sugar Bowl ski resort, the Tahoe’s most backcountry friendly resort will be hosting a Backcountry Ball next Sunday, Dec. 16th from 3pm to 6pm upstairs in the Judah Lodge. What: Apres Ski Backcountry Ball When: Sunday, Dec. 16th from 3pm — 6pm Cost: FREE PRESS RELEASE: Both seasoned backcountry skiers and resort skiers curious …
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