Words and Photo by Ian Mackie Free the heel, free the mind: Telemark skiers have said this for decades but, in truth, this should be the motto for all backcountry skiing. Whether you are on telemark or alpine-touring (AT) gear,...Read More...
Backcountry Skiing Tip by Andy Dappen Backcountry skiers spend hundreds of dollars shaving ounces of weight from their skis, boots, and bindings …and then they walk uphill, collect a lot of snow on the topsheets of their skis, and let...Read More...
by Ray Birks Back in the day, before specialized gear and actual knowledge of what we were doing, my friends and I used to “bikepack”. I put this in quotes because what we were doing was strapping any available backpacking...Read More...
Question: Ada tell us a bit about yourself, what is your age, what are your hobbies, outdoor activities, etc.? Answer: I just turned 13. I was born in Moscow, Idaho when my Dad was in Veterinary School at WSU. When...Read More...