Backcountry Skiing

The two most impactful pieces of backcountry skiing gear are your skis and your boots. While the other gear plays an important role, skis and boots are the things your going to notice the most on every step and every turn. When it comes to these two pieces of gear, there’s this paradoxical problem of wanting something that’s lightweight and flexible on the uphill, but burly and stiff for the descent. You want to be able to climb efficiently and comfortably, but you don’t want that feathery gear to hold you back from floating on powder and charging the descent. The G3 SENDr skis are a valiant solution to this paradox.

Backcountry ski touring has exploded in popularity over recent years. Increased avalanche educational resources, better infrastructure, and an overall desire to escape overcrowded resorts has led to the proliferation of this great sport. But let’s be honest here, getting into backcountry skiing is expensive.
Starting out with ski touring doesn’t only require specialized skis, boots, poles, and outerwear. It also requires all kinds of new gear like skins, avalanche safety equipment, touring packs, and more. The costs add up in a hurry! Thankfully, there are ways to get into backcountry skiing without breaking the bank. One of the ways to do that, without sacrificing on quality, is the Tecnica Cochise.

My fiance and I first discovered Black Crows at a demo day in Chamonix back in 2016. This was our first exposure to the brand as it wasn’t in North America at the time, but we were immediately captivated by the brand and impressed by their skis. Founded in 2006 by a pair of professional …

The Essential Backcountry Skiing Packing List When you’re out on a backcountry ski tour, having the right equipment with you can be the difference between a good day and a bad day. A comfortable day and a miserable day. A safe day and a dangerous day. That’s why it’s essential that after you plan your …

If you’re heading out of the ski area – you’re heading into Avalanche country. Learn how you can prepare yourself to be safer in this environment.