Ski Rando Racing : What gear is needed?
While packing for a weekend of Ski Rando Racing (Ski Mountaineering Racing) in the Italian Dolomites, I though to snap a quick photo to present exactly what it is that goes and is typically required.
I have two races to choose from tomorrow and am prepared for each. One [...]
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Ski Rando Race Gear
Dynafit Eruption and Aurora Down Jacket Review
Isn’t it mandatory these days for Product Reviews to reveal whether or not the reviewer was given products for free? If so, I hereby admit that yes, Dynafit recently sent me a huge box of goods – for a photo shoot. But “free” gear does not always make for “good” gear, so when something is [...]
Ski Randonee and Ski Running Explained
Ski Mountaineering Introduction
Let’s just start by saying that I recognize that this is not a post for every kind of skier. For whatever reason, the subject of going backcountry skiing for more than just ripping turns or dropping into steep couloirs is more than some can handle. I know thanks to a few pieces [...]
Understanding Backcountry Ski Touring Gear
Backcountry Ski Options by Howie Schwartz
As a professional ski and mountain guide, I use and recommend Dynafit touring bindings. I also sometimes use and recommend Fritschi Diamir’s. I use and recommend Marker Barons with regular alpine boots. And yes, I even still use telemark gear on occasion.
Do I contradict myself by supporting such a broad [...]
Choosing Backcountry Ski Gear
In the last couple of years I have seen backcountry ski gear trends go in opposite directions in the US compared to Europe. Living in Europe, and skiing primarily big mountain terrain or long tours, I have embraced the idea of using lighter gear and shorter skis. In returning to the US for a time [...]
iPhone Camera & Photo Apps
A collection of photos from the iPhone made while traveling and doing sports. The photos have all had effects done to them using various photo applications
Twitter Reviewed for Athletes
Twitter as a Gear
You read that correctly, Twitter as Gear review for Athletes. And why not? Is it not one of the most widely talked about services in the modern world? Recently I have seen several cases where Twitter is simply outstanding, and yet I know that many friends have no idea what Twitter is [...]
La Sportiva’s Crosslite
Our favorite trail running shoe for the year is a no brainer – La Sportiva’s Crosslite.
On first appearance it appears to be a racing flat, minimalistic cushion and support, aggressive sole, not much to it – but no, it is so much more. How they pack so much comfort into such a lightweight shoe is [...]
GoreTex Review
Does GoreTex really work?
I’ll admit to some nerdy tendencies and let it be known that I keep a pretty detailed training and “fun log”. It keeps me informed about my training while providing some motivation to fill in each day’s square with what I did, training time, intensity, etc… Things have seemed pretty busy this [...]
La Sportiva’s Gandalf
La Sportiva’s website touts the Gandalf as: “The ultimate mountain shoe for technical alpine rock climbs and those unbelievable long days in the mountains.” We thought we’d test this and so yesterday set out with Gandalf on the Italian side of the Zillertaler Alpen – on the Wildgall’s south ridge, an easy 5th class scramble.
Together [...]
