Tech Tip: Comms in the Backcountry
I often emphasize routine in the backcountry. That routine should include solid communication plans, both within the group, and if an emergency …
Early Season Tips: Part 3 - Gear
In Part One of this series I covered avalanche gear and early season checks including beacon firmware updates, beacon function checks, probe and …
Part 3: Snowboard Wax
In this three-part series I covered snowboard base dynamics to help prepare your equipment and get a better understanding of how conditions impact …
Part 2: Snowboard Base Construction
In Part One of this series I covered forces effecting movement on the snow. In this section I will cover snowboard base construction, …
Tech Tip: Cutting Skins Splitboard
Cutting Skins Splitboard Cutting and fitting splitboard skins properly is easy and relatively painless if you follow a few easy steps. They …
Tech Tip: Ski Pole Baskets
Don’t lose a pole basket again This is a quick tech tip and modification that will keep you from losing a pole basket. …
Tech Tip: Trekking Pole Tip Replacement
This tech tip applies specifically to the Black Diamond Trail Shock trekking pole. Although, this would also apply to many of the …
Gear Mod: Slinger Leash / Ice axe carry
It goes without saying precautions should be taken if you have an axe on a descent in avalanche terrain. The idea of being tumbled in a slide with three sharp points isn’t a recipe for an awesome day. Be sure to set up your ice axe carry in a way that conforms to your pack.
Tech Tip: Backcountry Repair / Tool Kit
A break down of the Repair / Tool Kit. After blowing up a binding, try post-holing chest deep several miles back to your car in the dark and you will know what I mean. The following is a is an overview of a backcountry repair kit that you can work off of to tailor to your specific needs.
Renewing Glue On Skins — (before you try ‘glue renew’, try this)
I rarely have problems with skins during the winter season. Once spring and summer arrive it is a whole different story. The problem …